Name: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Start: 2026-12-19T18:00:00
Location: Roosevelt University

Chicago Philharmonic

Hugh Jackman

Ravinia Festival

Gregory Alan Isakov

Since rising to prominence in the early 2010s, English singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer Labrinth has continued to prove himself as one of most imaginatively expansive voices of his generation. The “endlessly talented polymath” (Rolling Stone) first broke through with collaborations alongside Tinie Tempah on chart-topping singles “Pass Out” and “Frisky,” before stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist with “Let the Sun Shine.” His 2012 debut album, Electronic Earth, cemented his reputation for genre-blurring production, cinematic scale, and emotionally powerful storytelling.

Labrinth

Released in 1990 and directed by Tim Burton (Beetlejuice, Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas), the film centers on Edward (Johnny Depp), a gentle artificial man with scissors for hands. Orphaned and unfinished by his creator (Vincent Price in his final role), Edward longs for connection and is coaxed into joining the town’s pastel suburban community. At first a sensation amidst the uniformity, his uniqueness eventually sparks jealousy and suspicion among the neighbors. Along the way, Edward develops a tender romance with Kim (Winona Ryder). Edward Scissorhands is celebrated for its poignant exploration of acceptance, enduring love, and the challenges of being misunderstood.

Edward Scissorhands

Roosevelt University

The score for Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is an integral part of the film's charm and emotional resonance. The music combines whimsical, light-hearted themes with dramatic, adventurous undertones. Williams' iconic score includes both the playful and suspenseful, action-driven pieces that perfectly complement Kevin's clever escapades and interactions with the burglars. The music heightens the holiday magic of the film while emphasizing the warmth, humor, and thrills of Kevin's adventure in New York.