Batman 1989 is on tour thanks to DC in Concert! Starting in January 2024, the event allows attendees to see Tim Burton’s iconic big-screen adaptation with a live orchestral score. Getting to see Batman on the big screen again, with Danny Elfman’s score being performed live? Hell yeah!
The tour will focus mainly on the US. However, the final two stops are in France and the UK.
Exclusive merchandise will also be for sale during the event at the venues. Speaking of which, here are the tour dates and locations:
- Los Angeles, CA (January 13)
- Washington DC (January 19)
- Tampa, FL (January 20)
- Jacksonville, FL (January 21)
- San Antonio, TX (January 27)
- Atlanta, GA (February 02)
- Conway, AR (February 03)
- Flint, MI (February 24)
- Newark, NJ (March 02)
- Orlando, FL (March 09)
- Portland, OR (March 30)
- Kansas City, MO (April 27)
- Paris, France (May 24)
- London, UK (May 26)
Tickets for Batman (1989) in Concert can be picked up via from DC Films In Concert’s website. The price of admission varies from venue to venue. So, get ready for a bit of sticker shock.
“For the First time, the DC Universe is coming to audiences, live. Fans will unite to see these epic films on larger-than-life screens with the amazing scores performed live.”
Yes, this is indeed being performed by a full orchestra. DC in Concert even lists the number of players and which instruments have been modified from the original score:
Original Instrumentation:
- 1 Alto Sax
- 1 Tenor Sax
- 1 Guitar
- 1 Musical Saw
- Flute 1
- Flute 2 – Alto Flute
- Flute 3 – Piccolo, Alto Flute
- 2 Oboe
- 1 English Horn (Doubles with Alto Sax, Tenor Sax)
- Clarinet 1
- Clarinet 2
- Clarinet 3 – Bass Clarinet
- Bassoon 1
- Bassoon 2
- Bassoon 3 – Contrabassoon
- 6 Horn
- 4 Trumpet
- 3 Trombone
- 1 Bass Trombone
- 2 Tuba
- 5 Percussion
- 1 Timpani
- 2 Harp
- 1 Piano/Celesta
- 1 Synthesizer/Pipe Organ
- 6 Violin 1
- 6 Violin 2
- 6 Viola
- 4 Violoncello
- 4 Contrabass 1 doubles as E.Bs and Solo Jazz Bs.)
Total Players: 68
Modified Instrumentation:
- Flute 1
- Flute 2 – Alto Flute
- Flute 3 – Piccolo, Alto Flute
- 2 Oboe
- 1 English Horn (Doubles with Alto Sax, Tenor Sax)
- Clarinet 1
- Clarinet 2
- Clarinet 3 – Bass Clarinet
- Bassoon 1
- Bassoon 2
- Bassoon 3 – Contrabassoon
- 5 Horn
- 3 Trumpet
- 2 Trombone
- 1 Bass Trombone
- 1 Tuba
- 4 Percussion
- 1 Timpani
- 1 Harp
- 1 Piano/Celesta
- 1 Synthesizer/Pipe Organ
- 4 Violin 1
- 4 Violin 2
- 4 Viola
- 4 Violoncello
- 2 Contrabass (1 doubles as E.Bs and Solo Jazz Bs.)
Total Players: 50
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