Saturday, October 11, 2025
5:30 pm Cocktails
6:30 pm Dinner & Induction Ceremony
8:30 pm Show
For sponsorship and registration inquiries, or to purchase gala tickets by phone or email, contact Erin Bevan, Advancement Coordinator, erin.bevan@liu.edu or 516.299.3825. Tilles Center is a non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
About the Show
Join us as Tony®, EMMY®, and five-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban takes the Tilles Center stage. From Broadway's Sweeney Todd to his seven-time platinum album Noël, Groban’s extraordinary voice and presence have captivated audiences across the globe. This special gala performance supports Tilles Center’s mission to present world-class events and deliver arts education to the Long Island community.
Proceeds from Tilles Center's Gala Underwrite its Mission
Proceeds from Tilles Center's Gala help underwrite its enduring mission to inspire, engage and educate the Long Island community through arts performance, education and advocacy. Tilles Center, a non-profit organization, is committed to presenting the world’s finest artists across all genres including music, dance, comedy and theater. We seek to explore innovation within the disciplines and are committed to a perspective that is inclusive and equitable. We believe that the performing arts are uniquely capable of fostering communication and understanding among people, supporting social and emotional health, and demonstrating the highest potential for human achievement.
In addition to presenting world-class performances, Tilles Center proudly supports tens of thousands of children and adult learners each year through its meaningful and impactful arts education programs. The focus is on providing arts experiences to underserved communities — from low-income school districts and those on the autism spectrum to local seniors.
With Gratitude to Past Honorees
The Tilles Family, featuring Steve Martin & Martin Short, 2024
Anne D. Shybunko-Moore, GSE Dynamics, featuring John Legend, 2023
Dr. Patrick O'Shaughnessy, Catholic Health, featuring Daryl Hall and Todd Rundgren, 2022
George and Gillis Poll, Poll Restaurants, featuring Jerry Seinfeld, 2019
Steven and Michael Dubb, The Beechwood Organization, featuring Diana Ross, 2018
In Memory of Gerald Monter, featuring Smokey Robinson, 2017
Lisa and Robert Arning, KMPG, featuring Brian d'Arcy James and Megan Hilty, 2016
Chris and Jack Bransfield and Elliot Sroka, featuring Kristen Chenoweth with the Concert Pops of Long Island, 2015
Michael T. Keenan, Wells Fargo, featuring Jay Leno and Rockapella, 2014
Robert Goldberg and Norman Schefer, Fay J. Lindner Foundation, featuring Diana Krall, 2013
Leslie Nylund, featuring Kelli O'Hara and Nathan Gunn, 2012
Eric Krasnoff, featuring Idina Menzel with Tilles Center Gala Orchestra, 2011
Lynn A. Pike, featuring Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, 2010
ProHEALTH Care Associates, LLP, featuring Linda Eder and Brian Stokes Mitchell, 2009
Joseph R. Ficalora, featuring Liza Minnelli, 2007
Hon. Sol Wachtler, featuring The Vienna Johann Strauss Orchestra and American Ballet Theatre, 2006
Roger Tilles, featuring Bernadette Peters and the Long Island Philharmonic, 2005
Gerald Monter, featuring Art Garfunkel with the Long Island Philharmonic, 2004
Robert M. Wallach, featuring Michael Feinstein and Jane Monheit, 2003
George L. Engelke, Jr., featuring Mandy Patinkin, 2002
The Albanese Family, featuring Tony Bennett and the Ralph Sharon Quartet, 2001
Tita and Joseph Monti, featuring Itzhak Perlman and Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra, 2000
Frank and Rita Castagna, featuring Betty Buckley, 1999
Robert B. Catell, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, 1998
Donald Rechler, featuring Marvin Hamlisch, 1997
Steven A. Klar and The Klar Organization, featuring The Boston Pops Orchestra, 1996
John Adam Kanas, featuring James Taylor with the Long Island Philharmonic, 1995
Arthur Walbaum, featuring The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra, 1994
Thomas A. Doherty, featuring Orchestra of St. Luke's, 1993
Don Felipe de Bourbon, Prince of Asturias, featuring National Orchestra of Spain, 1992
Abraham Krasnoff, featuring The New York Pops, 1991
Kitty Carlisle Hart, featuring Itzhak Perlman, 1985
Patrice Munsel and Cliff Robertson, featuring “Good Evening Angels” with Dick Cavett, Helen Gallagher, Larry Kert and Jane Powell, 1984
Arlene Dahl and Anthony Drezel, featuring Benny Goodman and his Sextet, 1982