October, 2026
Edward Scissorhands in Concert
Event Details
Edward Scissorhands – Live In Concert with the Chicago Philharmonic
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Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: The Auditorium
Featuring:
Chicago Philharmonic
Thiago Tiberio Conductor
Special Pre-Event Party hosted by Svengoolie
About the Show:
The Auditorium and Chicago Philharmonic present Edward Scissorhands in Concert, featuring GRAMMY®‑winning composer Danny Elfman’s acclaimed score performed live to picture. Since its release in 1990, Edward Scissorhands has become one of the most celebrated collaborations between Elfman and director Tim Burton, with critics frequently citing the score as a defining element of the film’s emotional world.
Elfman’s music blends fantasy, innocence, and longing through a small set of core themes that shift meaning throughout the story. Analysts note that the score is anchored by two central motifs: a choral “lullaby” theme expressing Edward’s inner life and a graceful waltz associated with his origin, both of which evolve as the narrative unfolds. Elfman has described Edward’s theme as “the heart of the character,” intentionally saving its full statement for Edward’s first on‑screen appearance.
The score’s distinctive blend of choir, orchestra, and storybook textures has been widely praised for shaping the film’s dreamlike atmosphere. Experience the film’s iconic imagery and Elfman’s unforgettable music brought to life by the Chicago Philharmonic in one immersive evening at The Auditorium.
Do312 Cut Above Pre-Party
Step into a fantastical Halloween-season celebration before Edward Scissorhands In Concert at The Auditorium, featuring the Chicago Philharmonic performing Danny Elfman’s unforgettable score live to the film. Start time is 5:30pm for this special event.
In partnership with Do312 and Do312 MORE, this limited VIP pre-party invites guests to arrive early for an immersive evening of movie magic, costumes, creativity, cocktails, candy, and spooky fun.
VIP guests will enjoy a complimentary cocktail, light bites, sweet treats, and exclusive pre-show festivities, including a special meet-and-greet with Chicago’s own Svengoolie, who will also emcee the evening’s costume contest and Edward Scissorhands-inspired hair design competition.
Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween best, show off their most imaginative Tim Burton-inspired looks, or bring a hairstyle worthy of Edward himself. Adding to the spectacle, local favorite Parabellum Barber Shop will be onsite with live haircut and creative styling moments during ingress and intermission, bringing Edward-inspired artistry to life throughout the evening.
VIP tickets are $50 and include early entry, a complimentary cocktail, light bites, candy, exclusive pre-show festivities, and access to the Svengoolie meet-and-greet.
Add on the VIP Pre-Party experience at checkout when purchasing your tickets!
Learn More About the Score
About the Chicago Philharmonic
Founded in 1989 by musicians of the Lyric Opera Orchestra, the Chicago Philharmonic Society is dedicated to reimagining the orchestra concert experience. With nearly 200 musician members and a unique system of musician governance, Chicago Philharmonic is recognized as one of the most versatile, innovative, and ambitious orchestras in the country.
Chicago Philharmonic proudly collaborates with the world’s greatest artists across multiple genres. Past partnerships include Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Joshua Bell, Kishi Bashi, The Joffrey Ballet, English National Ballet, Tank and the Bangas, William Basinski, American Ballet Theatre, Ryan Speedo Green, and more.
Since Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40 honoree Terell Johnson became Executive Director in 2021, the orchestra has continued to expand its artistic reach and push the boundaries of symphonic performance. Notable recent milestones include a history-making debut at Lollapalooza as the first orchestra to perform at the festival, a sold-out Carnegie Hall debut with Sleeping At Last, and a world premiere tribute to Whitney Houston at Ravinia Festival. From groundbreaking live film concerts to dynamic collaborations with today’s most exciting artists, Chicago Philharmonic remains at the forefront of innovation and inclusion in the city’s performing arts landscape.
About Thiago Tiberio
A young and energetic talent with a quickly-expanding international career, maestro Thiago Tiberio is often praised for mature musicianship, clarity of expression, and accurate technique. His classical, operatic, and film music career includes work with the world’s most prestigious orchestras in countries such as the United States, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Turkey, Bulgaria, South Korea, China, and Brazil.
Mr. Tiberio is a specialist in live musical synchronization to film, having led orchestras in scoring sessions during most of his career. Fusing his conducting experience with an awardwinning training as a composer, he has arranged, orchestrated, and directed concert adaptations of a variety of films, most notably Love Actually, The Hunger Games, Cinema Paradiso, The Goonies, Coraline, Bridget Jones’ Diary, Get Out, Grease, and Twilight. Mr. Tiberio’s awards include an Emmy, a Luso-Brazilian Award from the United Nations, and an International Brazilian Press Award. He was the first Western conductor to perform in the Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, with La La Land in Concert. At Disney’s request, he has premiered Star Wars Live in Concert in France, Portugal, and Brazil, as well as the fully-orchestrated version of Coco in Concert at Ravinia Festival, 2019.
Perhaps the only maestro in the world who makes his own batons and binds his own scores in hardcover, Mr. Tiberio is a polyglot and multi-instrumentalist in the classical and jazz domains. He lives in New York with his wife Patricia and their Maltese, Dori.
