"...shear theatrical magic."—TIME MAGAZINE

"Matthew Bourne's long-awaited staging of Edward Scissorhands has finally arrived at the Brooklyn Academy of Music...and a magical world beckons..."
—THE NEW YORK TIMES

"...as haunting as it is whimsical."—USA TODAY

"...original and memorable...moves from its opening curtain through to its snow-falling curtain calls with a grace, a charm, a wit, a momentum and a depth worthy of any creation calling itself a ballet."—WALL STREET JOURNAL

"Not a word is spoken, but the story of the strangely endearing misfit…is as clear, offbeat and enchanting onstage as in the beloved Tim Burton film on which it’s based."—SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

"...[Matthew] Bourne has fashioned a tender, dark, and funny dance play about the ultimate outcast. 4 stars!"—THE TIMES (UK)

"An unforgettable production that will melt the steeliest of hearts, and strike a chord with anyone who ever felt just that little bit different. Pure perfection."—EVENING TIMES (GLASGOW)

• DEVISED, DIRECTED, AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY MATTHEW BOURNE
• NEW MUSIC AND ARRANGEMENTS BY TERRY DAVIES
• BASED ON THE THEMES FROM THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SCORE COMPOSED BY DANNY ELFMAN

MAR 14*—31
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BAM HOWARD GILMAN OPERA HOUSE
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Known for bending the conventions of theater—from his all-male swan corps in Swan Lake to the dance-drama Play Without Words to his edgy choreography for Mary Poppins on Broadway—Matthew Bourne returns to BAM with a witty re-imagining of Tim Burton's beloved film, Edward Scissorhands (20th Century Fox). A huge hit at its London premiere, the production comes to BAM for a strictly limited three-week run.

After an eccentric inventor leaves him with scissors in lieu of hands, the bewildered Edward flees to a candy-colored suburban community. Before long, the entire town embraces his unique hair-cutting and topiary talents, and he falls for the teenaged daughter of his adopted family. She’s smitten as well and their tender love story is the heart of Bourne’s stage interpretation, told entirely without dialogue.

Adding to the magic are exquisite sets and costumes, and music based on themes from the captivating film score. Each element, in concert with wonderful performances by the 24-member company, propels the story to an enchanted place where even the hedges—which Edward so lovingly shapes—spring to joyous life.

Approximate running time is 1 hour 52 minutes, including a 20 minute intermission.

• BASED ON THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE BY ARRANGEMENT WITH 20TH CENTURY FOX
• ORIGINAL STORY AND MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY TIM BURTON
• ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY STORY AND CO-ADAPTATION BY CAROLINE THOMPSON
• DESIGNED BY LEZ BROTHERSTON
• LIGHTING DESIGNED BY HOWARD HARRISON
• SOUND DESIGNED BY PAUL GROOTHUIS