“Boys and girls of ev’e’ry age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange?”
In 2026, Arts Center Lake Placid celebrates the Movie Musical on the Annex screen! From timeless classics to modern favorites, from stage-to-screen and back again, we’re showcasing the very best of the genre. Broadway goes to Hollywood!
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
The twisted minds of Henry Selick, Danny Elfman, and Tim Burton unwrap an offbeat holiday mashup that’s equal parts fright and festive delight.
Bored of the same old tricks and treats every October 31st, spindly Pumpkin King of Halloween Town Jack Skellington joyfully stumbles upon Christmas Town and decides to take over the holiday—kidnapping Santa Claus in the process. As his dream to fill Santa’s shoes unravels, it’s up to Sally, the rag doll who loves him, to stitch things back together.
Directed by Henry Selick
Written by Caroline Thompson and Michael McDowell (screenplay), Danny Elfman (music/lyrics), based on the 1982 poem and characters by Tim Burton
Starring the voices of Danny Elfman/Chris Sarandon, Catherine O’Hara, Ken Page, Glenn Shadix and Paul Reubens
Runtime: 1 hour 16 minutes
Rated PG
