A soundtrack truly has the power to make or break a movie or TV show. Fantastic scores heighten emotions and elevate scenes while lackluster compositions can leave audiences feeling underwhelmed and disappointed. To celebrate this essential audio layer of on-screen magic, Candlelight is paying tribute to the iconic soundtracks of your favorite movies and shows right here in Chicago.
As a special treat for music and movie fans, Music Box Theatre is hosting this series of magnificence concerts by Candlelight. Let yourself be transported to the movies as a string quartet performs the most iconic compositions from universally adored films and series for over 60 minutes of musical magic.
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The Best of Hans Zimmer at Music Box Theatre
Escape from reality for an evening and relive some of the most memorable moments that cinema has to offer. Candlelight is celebrating the tremendous works of Hans Zimmer—the Oscar-winning, German film score composer. Reintroduce yourself to the likes of The Dark Knight, Inception and Sherlock Holmes at this stunning venue located in the heart of the city.
The Best of Joe Hisaishi at Music Box Theatre
It’s about time that the legendary Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi got his own magical Candlelight tribute in Chicago. After working his magic on some of the most iconic anime movies and series to date, his compositions have certainly helped shape the anime art form. From Merry Go Round of Life to Path of the Wind, you’ll hear the very best of this ingenious composer while the flicker of candlelight lights up the Music Box Theatre this spring.
The Best of Danny Elfman at Music Box Theatre
Danny Elfman rose to fame as the singer-songwriter for Oingo Boingo and has since composed music for famous films and tv shows. From Alice in Wonderland and Men In Black to Batman and Edward Scissorhands, Elfman has certainly made his mark on the business of film scoring. You will definitely be familiar with the instrumental theme song of The Simpsons. Danny Elfman came up with this iconic piece of music while he was driving home from a meeting!
This Candlelight features music from the aforementioned popular movies and shows—and many more—being performed by a talented string quartet at the historic Music Box Theatre.
Movie buffs won’t want to miss out on these mesmerizing Candlelight concerts taking place in Chicago this season. Watch how Music Box Theatre lights up with the flickering glow of hundreds of candles and the soothing compositions of your favorite movie and series soundtracks.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.