Billie Eilish will play the role of Sally alongside Danny Elfman’s Jack Skellington at the live-to-film concert experience celebrating Tim Burton’sThe Nightmare Before ChristmasLater in the month
Following a three-year hiatus — including 2020’s coronavirus-forced cancellation — the Halloween event takes place on October 29th with a family-friendly early show on October 31st at Los Angeles’ Banc of California Stadium, where Eilish will perform the stop-motion animated film’s “Sally’s Song.”
“I’m absolutely thrilled to have Billie joining up with the nightmare crew!” Elfman said in a statement. “This will be a real treat (not a trick)!”
It’s my pleasure to announce that special guest star @billieeilishWe will be singing Sally in the nightmare gang for our upcoming “Nightmare Before Christmas”The Banc of California Stadium will host shows https://t.co/AkSxZA2OQg
— Danny Elfman (@dannyelfman) October 1, 2021
“Weird Al”Yankovic will be there to perform the role of Lock. Ken Page will return his role as Oogie Boogie in the 1993 film. John Mauceri, the conductor, will conduct the concert’s orchestra. This includes the performers singing in tandem with their big-screen counterparts.
The concert — the first-ever film music event held at Banc of California Stadium — will also include pre-show activities like a costume contest and trick-or-treating.
“Jack is Back! I was so sorry to have missed last Halloween. (We all know why),”Elfman had previously made a statement. “BUT — I’m not skipping this year. Jack wants to get back on stage. I can’t wait to see you all.”
Eilish recently performed on the stage again after the pandemic year. She has been performing at iHeartRadio Festival and Life Is Beautiful Festival as well as Governors Ball.