GOBLIN CITY – June 18, 2024 – For the first time ever, Jim Henson’s original masterpiece and musical fantasy film Labyrinth, starring the iconic David Bowie, will transport fans to Goblin City in an exciting fusion of film and live music on stage with “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert.” The 30-city North American tour launches September 24 – Jim Henson’s birthday – with stops in Atlanta, Orlando, and New Orleans. For tour dates, tickets, VIP packages and more information, visit www.labyrinthinconcert.com.
Labyrinth‘s loyal and steadfast cult following has grown for nearly 40 years since the film’s theatrical release on June 27, 1986. Audiences are invited to experience an epic evening as the movie is presented on a large HD cinema screen. On stage, a live band will perform in sync with Bowie’s original vocals, playing the songs and the score from the soundtrack composed by Bowie and Trevor Jones. See a trailer for the show here.
“Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert” producer Black Ink Presents, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, is known for its extensive history of breathing new life into iconic films with symphonies, orchestras, or bands live on stage, including Batman, Ghostbusters, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Rocketman, La La Land, and more. “I have always been a huge fan of the groundbreaking collaboration of Jim Henson, George Lucas, David Bowie, and Trevor Jones on this film, and bringing it to fans in a live concert screening experience is a dream come true,” says John Kinsner, CEO of Black Ink Presents. “Getting to hear Bowie’s vocals with a live band while watching the film is sure to give every Labyrinth fan goosebumps.”
“It’s always incredible when the amazing fans of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth come together to watch (and rewatch!) this beloved fantasy adventure,” says Nicole Goldman, Executive Vice President of Branding for The Jim Henson Company. “With ‘Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert,’ we are welcoming loyal and new fans to the world of the Goblin King, and celebrating the incredible music of David Bowie and Trevor Jones in a whole new way. It is certain to be a ‘Magic Dance!'”
Starring Bowie and Jennifer Connelly, as well as scores of goblins and creatures from the renowned Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, the film features a soundtrack of unique and memorable melodies, with Bowie’s original songs like “Magic Dance,” “Underground” and “As the World Falls Down,” along with Jones’ orchestral score. The collaboration between Bowie and Jones provides an enchanting and distinctive musical experience, perfectly capturing the whimsical and fantastical elements of the film and contributing to its lasting acclaim and popularity.
“Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert” tour schedule includes (subject to change):
2024 | ||
October 1 | Rutland, VT | Paramount Theatre |
October 2 | Medford, MA | Chevalier Theatre |
October 3 | Patchogue, NY | Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts |
October 4 | Cranston, RI | Park Theatre |
October 5 | Munhall, PA | Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead |
October 7 | Cleveland, OH | Agora Theatre |
October 8 | Louisville, KY | Louisville Palace |
October 9 | Columbus, OH | KEMBA Live |
October 10 | Lexington, KY | Lexington Opera House |
October 11 | Indianapolis, IN | Murat Theatre |
October 12 | Detroit, MI | Masonic Cathedral Theatre |
October 13 | Milwaukee, WI | Pabst Theater |
October 14 | Cincinnati, OH | Taft Theatre |
October 16 | Saint Paul, MN | Fitzgerald Theater |
October 17 | Waukegan, IL | Genesee Theatre |
October 18 | Kansas City, MO | Uptown Theater |
October 19 | Omaha, NE | Holland Center |
October 21 | Dallas, TX | Majestic Theater |
October 22 | New Orleans, LA | Orpheum Theater |
October 23 | Atlanta, GA | The Eastern |
October 24 | Jacksonville, FL | Florida Theatre |
October 25 | Orlando, FL | Plaza Live |
October 26 | Clearwater, FL | Ruth Eckerd Hall |
October 27 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | The Parker |
2025 | ||
March 16 | Santa Barbara, CA | The Granada Theatre |
March 17 | Cerritos, CA | Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts |
March 18 | Mesa, AZ | Ikeda Theatre – Mesa Arts Center |
March 19 | San Diego, CA | Balboa Theatre |
March 20 | Las Vegas, NV | Smith Center for the Performing Arts |
March 21 | Los Angeles, CA | The United Theater on Broadway |
March 22 | Monterey, CA | Golden State Theatre |
March 23 | San Francisco, CA | The Warfield |
March 25 | Sacramento, CA | Crest Theatre |
March 26 | Eugene, OR | McDonald Theater |
March 27 | Portland, OR | Revolution Hall |
March 29 | Tacoma, WA | Temple Theatre |
March 31 | Spokane, WA | Fox Theatre |
April 1 | Boise, ID | Egyptian Theatre |
April 2 | Salt Lake City, UT | Kingsbury Hall |
April 3 | Grand Junction, CO | Avalon Theatre |
April 4 | Denver, CO | Paramount Theatre |
April 5 | Pueblo, CO | Pueblo Memorial Hall |
April 8 | San Antonio, TX | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts |
April 9 | Austin, TX | ACL Live @ The Moody Theater |
April 11 | Houston, TX | Jones Hall for The Performing Arts |
April 12 | Oklahoma City, OK | Tower Theatre |
April 13 | Wichita, KS | The Cotillion |
April 16 | St. Louis, MO | The Factory at the District |
April 17 | Springfield, MO | Gillioz Theatre |
April 18 | Sioux City, IA | Orpheum Theater |
April 19 | Fargo, ND | Fargo Theatre |
April 21 | Davenport, IA | Adler Theatre |
April 22 | Joliet, IL | Rialto Square Theatre |
April 23 | Chicago, IL | Riviera Theatre |
April 24 | Peoria, IL | Peoria Civic Center |
April 25 | Nashville, TN | Andrew Jackson Hall @ TPAC |
April 29 | Baltimore, MD | The Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric |
April 30 | Washington DC | Warner Theatre |
May 1 | Rochester, NY | Kodak Center |
May 2 | New Brunswick, NJ | State Theater New Jersey |
May 4 | New York, NY | Town Hall Theatre |
For more information, including tickets and tour dates, visit www.labyrinthinconcert.com.