Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Announces Dates for Holiday-Themed Concerts

PITTSBURGH - Today, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra announced two upcoming one-night-only concerts - Disney in Concert: Tim Burton's THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas - the Symphony Tour, on Monday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m.

One of his most celebrated films, Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas," will be projected on the big screen with dialogue and effects accompanied by Danny Elfman's enigmatic score played live by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Audiences will follow Jack Skellington, Halloween Town's resident Pumpkin King, through his adventure to Christmas Town, where residents are preparing for the upcoming, cheerful Christmas holiday. Bored with his perennial role as Halloween Town's frightening Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington is determined to shake things up in Christmas Town and enlists the help of some mischievous trick-or-treaters to kidnap Santa Claus and take over the job of delivering gifts to the children of the world. When his plan goes awry, Jack attempts to restore Santa to his rightful place. But first, he must rescue St. Nick from the clutches of the evil Oogie Boogie! Based on an original story written by Tim Burton, "The Nightmare Before Christmas" was released in October 1993. The score is provided by long-time Burton collaborator, Danny Elfman, and stars Chris Sarandon as Jack Skellington, Catherine O'Hara as Sally, and Ken Page as Oogie Boogie. This one-night-only concert is presented with no intermission. (Presentation made under license from Buena Vista Concerts, a division of ABC Inc.© All rights reserved.) Tickets, ranging in price from $25 to $105, for Disney in Concert: Tim Burton's THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS go on sale Friday, September 11 to the public at 9 a.m.

Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman as they present Home For Christmas -- The Symphony Tour. Featuring music from the all-female music ensemble's second Christmas album, "Home For Christmas," including holiday favorites "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and "Silent Night." This concert promises an enchanting and festive evening filled with mesmerizing music, performance and holiday cheer. Tickets, ranging in price from $35 to $96, go on sale to the public on Monday, September 14 at 9 a.m.

Tickets for both concerts can be purchased in person at the Heinz Hall Box Office, by calling 412-392-4900 or by visiting pittsburghsymphony.org.