Edward Scissorhands in Concert

📍 This event takes place at Powell Hall

🕒 2 hours, 20 minutes (including intermission)

Friday, Oct 23, 2026, 7:00pm Get Tickets Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, 7:00pm Get Tickets Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, 2:00pm Get Tickets

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Program

Larry Loh, conductor

Danny Elfman Edward Scissorhands

About this Concert

Step into the shadowy, surreal universe of Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands, where whimsy walks hand-in-hand with darkness. Follow Edward, played by Johnny Depp, the gentle outsider with scissors for hands, as he navigates love, friendship, and the bittersweet challenges of fitting in. Experience the stunning visuals and heartfelt storytelling of this off-kilter modern fairy tale, with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performing Danny Elfman’s hauntingly beautiful score live to picture.

© 20th Century Studios. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts © All rights reserved.

- Tim Burton and Danny Elfman have collaborated on more than 20 films, spanning four decades. Their work includes Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, Batman, and The Nightmare Before Christmas, with Elfman’s music perfectly capturing Burton’s signature blend of dark humor, eccentricity, and empathy.
- Elfman’s score uses lush orchestration, choir, and solo instruments to create a fairytale-like atmosphere, capturing Edward’s innocence, loneliness, and emotional journey. It has become one of his most iconic and recognizable works, celebrated for its expressive depth and storytelling power.
- Tim Burton originally conceived Edward Scissorhands as a short story, inspired by his own feelings of isolation as a teenager. The story grew into a feature film that blends fantasy, romance, and suburban satire.

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Larry Loh

Conductor

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Step into this hauntingly beautiful modern fairy tale, where a gentle outsider navigates love, friendship, and the bittersweet challenges of fitting in.