Danny Elfman brings the music of his celebrated film collaborations with Tim Burton to Resorts World Theatre for two performances on November 13 and 14, 2026, backed by the Las Vegas Philharmonic and presented with immersive cinematic visuals.
The program draws from films including Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Batman and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Each performance begins at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m.
Two nights at Resorts World Theatre
| Date | Doors | Show |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, November 13 | 7 p.m. | 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, November 14 | 7 p.m. | 8 p.m. |
Confirm availability and current event policies through the official Resorts World Las Vegas listing.
A film music partnership with its own sound
Elfman’s collaborations with Burton created one of cinema’s most recognizable musical worlds. The scores can be playful, gothic, romantic, heroic and unsettling, often shifting between those emotions within the same composition.
Hearing the music performed live changes the relationship between audience and film. Themes that may sit beneath dialogue and imagery move to the foreground, revealing the orchestration, rhythm and recurring musical ideas that connect different stories.
The Las Vegas Philharmonic joins the production
The Las Vegas Philharmonic gives the engagement a meaningful local dimension. Rather than functioning as a touring soundtrack presentation alone, the production places Las Vegas musicians inside the performance and gives the city’s resident orchestra a major Strip stage.
Resorts World Theatre is built for large-scale concert production, with immersive staging and clear sightlines. The visual component will support the orchestra without replacing the central experience of hearing the scores performed live.
Plan dinner and arrival at Resorts World
Doors open one hour before the performance, so dinner should be scheduled with enough time to finish comfortably and reach the theater. Resorts World offers dining and lounge options within the property, allowing guests to avoid an extra transportation move before the show.
Visitors staying elsewhere should account for Friday and Saturday evening traffic. Groups can coordinate arrival and return transportation through Earth Limos and use the Sin City VIP Las Vegas Guide to build the rest of the weekend.
A cinematic weekend in Las Vegas
This limited engagement can anchor a complete Las Vegas weekend for film fans, orchestral music audiences and visitors drawn to Burton and Elfman’s distinctive creative partnership. Secure the performance first, then build the hotel, dinner and post-show plan around it.
