Press Release: The Modesto Symphony Orchestra Performs Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Live In Concert To Film
MODESTO, CA – The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will perform Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” featuring a screening of Disney’s timeless holiday classic with Grammy®-winning composer Danny Elfman’s musical score performed live to the film. The concert will be led by Principal Pops Conductor Ryan Murray on Friday, November 3rd, 2023 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, November 4th, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto. Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary this October.
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Nicholas Hersh, Music Director
Contact:
Caroline Nickel
(209) 523-4156
cnickel@modestosymphony.org
For Immediate Release: September 29, 2023
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The Modesto Symphony Orchestra Performs Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Live In Concert To Film
Concert features Composer Danny Elfman’s Complete Score Performed Live to Picture Conducted by Ryan Murray Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Film Release
MODESTO, CA – The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will perform Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” featuring a screening of Disney’s timeless holiday classic with Grammy®-winning composer Danny Elfman’s musical score performed live to the film. The concert will be led by Principal Pops Conductor Ryan Murray on Friday, November 3rd, 2023 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, November 4th, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto. Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary this October.
“We are so excited to bring Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” back to the stage with our Modesto Symphony Orchestra,” says Caroline Nickel, President and CEO of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. “We last performed this concert in two sold-out performances in 2017, and it was such a thrilling experience to see our audiences be swept up in the magic of Danny Elfman’s score. It was amazing to see the creativity and enthusiasm the audience showed by dressing up in costume for the event. We hope to recreate the experience this year and I look forward to seeing everyone dress to impress!”
First released in 1993, Tim Burton's “The Nightmare Before Christmas” was directed by Henry Selick (“James and the Giant Peach”) and based on a story and characters by Tim Burton. The film follows the earnest-but-misguided adventures of Jack Skellington, Halloween Town's beloved Pumpkin King, as he attempts to take over the Christmas holiday. Against the advice of Sally, a lonely rag doll who has feelings for him, Jack enlists three mischievous trick-or-treaters – Lock, Shock, and Barrel – to help him kidnap Santa Claus. The film is rated “PG.”
Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Live in Concert is presented by the Modesto Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ryan Murray and will be performed at the Gallo Center for the Arts on November 3, 2023 at 7:30 pm and November 4, 2023 at 2 pm. For tickets and further information, visit www.modestosymphony.org.
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert Live to Film
Friday November 3, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 2 pm
Ryan Murray, conductor
Gallo Center for the Arts, Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
1000 I Street, Modesto
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert Live to Film is presented by Disney Concerts. © Disney
Tickets:
Pricing: $ 20* / 36 / 52 / 72 / 94*
*Limited seats are available.
Tickets are available online through ModestoSymphony.org or through the Gallo Center for the Arts Ticket Office at (209) 338-2100.
Group Prices available: Groups of 10+ receive a 15% discount on tickets. Call (209) 338-5064 for more information.
Gallo Center Ticket Office Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm / Saturday 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Subscription packages are available now online, by phone, and at the Gallo Center Ticket Office. Pops Series Subscribers can save 15% off single tickets. Visit ModestoSymphony.org for full details.
2023-2024 SEASON PARTNER:
Boyett Petroleum
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The Modesto Symphony Orchestra is a Resident Company of The Gallo Center for the Arts.
The DoubleTree Hotel is the official hotel of the MSO.
Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra Performs The Great American Songbook March 17
MODESTO, CA – The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO), led by Principal Pops Conductor Ryan Murray will perform The Great American Songbook on Friday, March 17th at 7:30 pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto. Broadway star, Ryan Silverman who previously performed with the MSO in 2019, swings back into town to croon your favorite jazz standards!
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Contact:
Caroline Nickel
cnickel@modestosymphony.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / February 27, 2023
(Pictured from left to right: Ryan Murray, conductor; Ryan Silverman, guest vocalist)
Modesto Symphony Orchestra Performs
The Great American Songbook
March 17th
March 17 – Modesto Symphony Orchestra performs the greatest hits made famous by Frank Sinatra, Cole Porter, and more!
MODESTO, CA – The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO), led by Principal Pops Conductor Ryan Murray will perform The Great American Songbook on Friday, March 17th at 7:30 pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto. Broadway star, Ryan Silverman who previously performed with the MSO in 2019, swings back into town to croon your favorite jazz standards!
“The Great American Songbook is a collection of jazz standards, popular music, and musical theater from the early part of the 20th century. Music that has withstood the test of time. In fact, Tony Bennett calls the Great American Songbook, ‘America’s classical music.’ It features some of our most beloved composers and singers like Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Sammy Davis Jr, and Judy Garland,” says Principal Pops Conductor Ryan Murray, “It was so fun to work with Ryan Silverman to create this program featuring so many of our favorite songs. Ryan is an incredible artist and I have such great memories of our Holiday Pops together back in 2019. He moves effortlessly between jazz, musical theater and popular music and you are sure to be transported back to this golden era of song!”
The Great American Songbook headliner, Ryan Silverman, has performed with numerous major American orchestras including the Seattle Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Houston Symphony, and the New York Pops in Carnegie Hall with previous MSO Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke. He previously performed with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra for their Holiday Pops! concert in December 2019.
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Great American Song Book
Friday, March 17, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Ryan Murray, Principal Pops Conductor
Ryan Silverman, Guest Vocalist
Modesto Symphony Orchestra
Gallo Center for the Arts, Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
1000 I Street, Modesto
Tickets
Pricing: $19 / 29 / 39 / 49 / 69 / 94
Ticketing Information
Tickets are available online through ModestoSymphony.org or through the Gallo Center for the Arts Ticket Office at (209) 338-2100.
Group Prices available: Groups of 10+ receive a 15% discount on tickets. Call (209) 338-5064 for more information.
Gallo Center Ticket Office Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00am-6:00pm / Saturday 12:00pm-6:00pm
Artist Bios
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The Modesto Symphony Orchestra is a Resident Company of The Gallo Center for the Arts. The DoubleTree Hotel is the official hotel of the MSO.