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Posted Apr 11, 2025
SECOND ANNUAL TILLES JAZZ FEST ANNOUNCED
Following the resounding success of its inaugural year, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the second annual Tilles Jazz Fest, presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, taking place Saturday, July 19, 2025. This all-day celebration of jazz will unfold across the scenic and historic Long Island University Post campus, with indoor and outdoor performances from 1 PM into the evening, culminating in headline performances by legendary trumpeter and ten-time Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval and acclaimed vocalist/guitarist John Pizzarelli with his Big Band. Tickets are on presale to Tilles Center members now, and go on sale to the public April 24.
Posted Apr 4, 2025
ABT PRINCIPAL DANCER MISTY COPELAND MAKES TILLES CENTER DEBUT
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at Long Island University is proud to host An Evening with Misty Copeland on Saturday, April 26 at 7:30 pm. This one-night-only event will see Ms. Copeland, ABT’s first Black female principal dancer, author, and philanthropist, in conversation with screenwriter, author and producer, Susan Fales-Hill, as Copeland speaks about her legendary career. Dance performances will also be included, featuring members of the prestigious American Ballet Theatre Studio Company, of which Copeland is an alumna, and students of Copeland’s BE BOLD program. Proceeds in part from An Evening with Misty Copeland will benefit the Misty Copeland Foundation (MCF) and its signature BE BOLD program, which will also hold special master classes for Long Island students at LIU on April 26.

JUST ADDED! Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton: “Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello,” Performed by Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton, Sunday, September 21 at 8 pm. Co-presented with Live Nation Gain early access! Tickets on sale to this special event to Members and Subscribers only starting Thursday, April 24. Become a member TODAY and gain exclusive early access to see Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton before tickets go on sale to the public on April 25! Membership starts at just $100. Visit TillesCenter.org/Membership Subscribers also gain early access starting Thursday! Not a subscriber yet? Learn more about becoming a subscriber at TillesCenter.org/Subscribe Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #TillesCenter #LongIslandUniversity #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland #ElvisCostello #ElvisCostelloAndTheImposters

Meet the Artist: Yo-Yo Ma Music and conversation, a perfect pairing that can tell a story in a multitude of different ways. On Sunday, April 27th at 3 pm, we are proud to host cellist Yo-Yo Ma, in Conversation with PBS NewsHour host Jeffrey Brown, in an afternoon that will use this pairing to take the audience on the journey of Yo-Yo Ma’s fascinating life and how he became the force that he is today. An Afternoon with Yo-Yo Ma, in Conversation with Jeffrey Brown will be about a 50/50 split between musical performances by Ma and conversation about Ma’s personal music journey. With Brown’s interview expertise and Ma’s talent and dedication to advocacy, this performance is one you definitely will not want to miss. Yo-Yo Ma was born to Chinese parents in Paris in 1955. He began to play music at just four years old and at the age of seven, his family moved to New York City which provided the opportunity for his music career to flourish. Ma attended The Juilliard School to continue his cello training and he later attended Harvard where he received a Liberal Arts degree. Since then, Ma has released more than 120 albums, 19 of which are Grammy Award winners. Ma’s lifelong mission has been to use music to create a stronger society that leads the future with humanity. ✨ Get to know more about Yo-Yo Ma on our blog - link in our bio! Sponsored, in part, by The Cosmo H. Guarriello & Lissa V. DeAngelis Happiness Fund. The Great Music series is supported, in part, by Ruth Stober and The Stober Lafer Family Foundation and Sandra L. and Steven P. Harris. Classical music performances are made possible, in part, by the Classical Music Fund in honor of Dr. Elliott Sroka. Classical Music Partner: WSHU Public Radio Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #MeetTheArtist #YoYoMa #Music #Cellist #LongIsland #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland

🐰 Hoppy Easter from all of us at Tilles Center! 🌷🥚Let’s celebrate this egg-cellent day with music, laughter and lots of chocolate! ⁠✨🍫 ⁠ #HappyEaster #EasterBunny #EasterEgg #TillesCenter #LIUPost #LongIsland

ONE WEEK AWAY Ballet Icon Takes on Tilles 🩰 The iconic and beyond talented Misty Copeland will be coming to Tilles Center on Saturday, April 26th. The audience can expect a night of enriching conversation moderated by screenwriter, author and producer Susan Fales-Hill, complete with graceful dancing from American Ballet Theatre Studio Company and students from Misty’s BE BOLD program. Misty Copeland is best known for being the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre in 2015. She’s known worldwide not only for her incredible strength and technique, but also for everything she has done to give back to the dance community and inspire younger generations. Copeland’s journey to success is truly inspiring – her natural talent and determination made her rise to stardom. Proceeds from this special event will benefit the Misty Copeland Foundation (MCF), which provides opportunities for children in under-resourced communities to engage their bodies, hearts and minds in learning through dance and Tilles Center’s world class dance programming and educational activities. For tickets and more information, visit TillesCenter.org or click the link in our bio! Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #MeetTheArtist #MistyCopeland #Ballet #TillesCenter #ABT #LongIsland

ONE WEEK AWAY! Wynton Marsalis returns to the Tilles Center stage on Thursday, April 24 at 7:30pm with the phenomenal Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, presented in collaboration with our friends at Jazz at Lincoln Center. From his roots in New Orleans to performing over 5,000 concerts worldwide, Marsalis uses jazz not only as an art form, but as a powerful vehicle for freedom, education, and community. 🎷 This performance, Contemporary Jazz Masterpieces, will spotlight thrilling new works from today’s leading big band composers — an evening of bold, modern jazz you won’t want to miss. For ticket and more information, TillesCenter.org or click the link in our bio! Jazz programming sponsored by Sandy and Eric Krasnoff Sponsored by DIME Media Partner: WBGO Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #MeetTheArtist #WyntonMarsalis #JazzAtLincolnCenter #TillesCenter #JazzLegend #LiveJazz #NYJazz #ContemporaryJazz

NOW ON SALE FOR MEMBERS AND SUBSCRIBERS ONLY! Introducing the second annual Tilles Jazz Fest Saturday, July 19. Produced by Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, this one-day event will take place on four indoor and outdoor stages across the beautiful Long Island University Post campus, with performances starting at 1pm and swinging into the night! Confirmed artists to include: Co-headliners Arturo Sandoval and John Pizzarelli Big Band in Dear Mr. Sinatra Pedrito Martínez Group The Gotham Kings Summer Camargo Quintet Vanisha Gould Student Ensembles More Artists to Be Announced Grab your picnic blanket and enjoy food trucks, local artisans and vendors and more, for a fun-for-the-whole-family day! More info at link in bio or tillescenter.org/jazzfest Members and subscribers get 20% OFF THROUGH 4/23! Become a member TODAY and gain exclusive early access to see Tilles Jazz Fest 25 before tickets go on sale to the public on April 24! Membership starts at just $100. See link in bio to become a Member or visit tillescenter.org/membership Not a subscriber yet? Learn more about becoming a subscriber at tillescenter.org/subscribe Season Sponsor: Catholic Health Jazz Fest Sponsors: Sandy & Eric Krasnoff Dime Bank Additional support provided by McLaughlin & Stern #TillesCenter #LongIslandUniversity #JALC #Jazz #TillesJazzFest #CatholicHealth #LongLiveLongIsland

Meet the Artist: Misty Copeland Ballet Icon Takes on Tilles 🩰 The iconic and beyond talented Misty Copeland will be coming to Tilles Center on Saturday, April 26th. The audience can expect a night of enriching conversation moderated by screenwriter, author and producer Susan Fales-Hill, complete with graceful dancing from American Ballet Theatre Studio Company and students from Misty’s BE BOLD program. Misty Copeland is best known for being the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre in 2015. She’s known worldwide not only for her incredible strength and technique, but also for everything she has done to give back to the dance community and inspire younger generations. Copeland’s journey to success is truly inspiring – her natural talent and determination made her rise to stardom. ✨ Get to know more about Misty Copeland on our blog - link in our bio! Proceeds from this special event will benefit the Misty Copeland Foundation (MCF), which provides opportunities for children in under-resourced communities to engage their bodies, hearts and minds in learning through dance and Tilles Center’s world class dance programming and educational activities. Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #MeetTheArtist #MistyCopeland #Ballet #TillesCenter #ABT #LongIsland

✨ Last week, members of The New York Community Trust – Long Island Board presented Tilles Center with a generous donation in support of our sensory-friendly programming, This occurred at one of the performances of Branching Out, our original immersive theater experience for individuals on the autism spectrum and those with sensory or complex communication needs. This support helps us continue creating inclusive, multi-sensory productions that invite audiences of all abilities to experience the wonder of live performance in a safe and welcoming environment. Thank you to The New York Community Trust for helping us make the arts more accessible for every member of our community! 💙 Tilles Center’s Sensory Friendly Programming is sponsored, in part, by The New York Community Trust – Long Island. #TillesCenter #BranchingOut #SensoryFriendlyTheatre #AutismAwarenessMonth #NYCT #ArtsForAll #LongIsland

🎺 Meet the Artist: Wynton Marsalis  Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Award-winner. Master of swing. Advocate, educator, and jazz revolutionary. 🎶 Wynton Marsalis returns to the Tilles Center stage on Thursday, April 24 at 7:30pm with the phenomenal Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, presented in collaboration with our friends at Jazz at Lincoln Center. From his roots in New Orleans to performing over 5,000 concerts worldwide, Marsalis uses jazz not only as an art form, but as a powerful vehicle for freedom, education, and community. 🎷 This performance, Contemporary Jazz Masterpieces, will spotlight thrilling new works from today’s leading big band composers — an evening of bold, modern jazz you won’t want to miss. ✨ Get to know the “Doctor of Swing” and read more about his incredible journey and impact on our blog - link in our bio! Jazz programming sponsored by Sandy and Eric Krasnoff Sponsored by DIME Media Partner: WBGO Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #MeetTheArtist #WyntonMarsalis #JazzAtLincolnCenter #TillesCenter #JazzLegend #LiveJazz #NYJazz #ContemporaryJazz

🎉 March Usher of the Month: Riley Webster! 🎉 Meet Riley — a standout usher and current senior BFA Musical Theatre student at LIU Post! Originally from Gray, Maine, Riley joined the Tilles Center team in September 2023, and we’ve been lucky to have her ever since. Thanks for everything you do, Riley! 💚 Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #UsherOfTheMonth #TillesCenter #TeamTilles #LiveEntertainment

Mark your calendars! Introducing the second annual Tilles Jazz Fest Saturday, July 19. Produced by Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, this one-day event will take place on four indoor and outdoor stages across the beautiful Long Island University Post campus, with performances starting at 1pm and swinging into the night! Confirmed artists to include: Co-headliners Arturo Sandoval and John Pizzarelli Big Band in Dear Mr. Sinatra Pedrito Martínez Group The Gotham Kings Summer Camargo Quintet Vanisha Gould Student Ensembles More Artists to Be Announced Grab your picnic blanket and enjoy food trucks, local artisans and vendors and more, for a fun-for-the-whole-family day! More info at link in bio or tillescenter.org/jazzfest GAIN EARLY ACCESS! Tickets on sale to this special event to Members only TODAY and to Subscribers only starting Tuesday April 15. Become a member TODAY and gain exclusive early access to see Tilles Jazz Fest 25 before tickets go on sale to the public on April 24! Membership starts at just $100. See link in bio to become a Member or visit tillescenter.org/membership Not a subscriber yet? Learn more about becoming a subscriber at tillescenter.org/subscribe Season Sponsor: Catholic Health Jazz Fest Sponsors: Sandy & Eric Krasnoff Dime Bank Additional support provided by McLaughlin & Stern #TillesCenter #LongIslandUniversity #JALC #Jazz #TillesJazzFest #CatholicHealth #LongLiveLongIsland

🎭 Ambassador Spotlight: Victoria Shand! 🎭 Meet Victoria, one of our incredible Tilles Center Ambassadors! ✨ 💡 Fun Fact: She has been playing piano since the age of 4! 🎟 Favorite Tilles Center Show: Stomp ❤️ Why Victoria Loves the Arts: She loves the arts because they let her express herself and feel connected to those around her in ways nothing else can! We’re so grateful to have passionate ambassadors like Victoria who help share the magic of live performances! Stay tuned each Sunday as we introduce more of our fantastic team! Are you interested in becoming a Tilles Center Ambassador? DM us and we will send you more information! Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #TillesCenter #TillesAmbassadors #Spotlight #Ambassadors #AmbassadorProgram #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland

🚨 Takeover time!🚨 Tomorrow, one of the cast members of Come From Away, Hannah-Kathryn Wall, is taking over our Instagram stories! Follow along as she takes you behind the scenes and shares her day preparing for the show! Head over to our stories for exclusive sneak peeks into her day! Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #TillesCenter #LiveAtTilles #InstagramTakeover #BehindTheScenes #ComeFromAway

🌿✨ THIS WEEK! ✨🌿 Experience the magic of Branching Out, an original immersive theater production created by Tilles Center, designed for audiences on the autism spectrum and those with sensory or complex communication needs. 💙 💙 April is Autism Awareness Month! We are honored to present this inclusive production, fostering accessibility, creativity, and meaningful engagement for all audiences. 🌸❄️🍂☀️ Celebrate the wonder of the four seasons through interactive storytelling, music, dance, and sensory experiences—feel the chill of winter, smell the flowers of spring, and catch summer fireflies! Participation is optional and customized for each guest. 🎭 Branching Out is a paid, professional experience for LIU theater students and recent alumni, offering hands-on training in sensory immersion theater—a unique and invaluable skill in the world of inclusive performance. School performances begin April 2nd, and public performances start April 5th! Space is extremely limited (only 20 participants per show), so reserve your spot now! Check out our website for dates, times, and ticket details. Check out this video for a sneak peek into rehearsals! Sensory Friendly Programming sponsored, in part, by The Fay J. Lindner Foundation. Additional funding provided by the New York Community Trust – Long Island. Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #BranchingOut #SensoryTheater #AutismAwarenessMonth #TillesCenter #InclusiveTheater #ImmersiveExperience #TheaterForAll

🚨 Takeover time!🚨 Tomorrow, one of the cast members of Branching Out, Delaney Grider, is taking over our Instagram stories! Follow along as she takes you behind the scenes and shares her day preparing for Branching Out’s Invited Dress Rehearsal. Head over to our stories for exclusive sneak peeks into their day! Sensory Friendly Programming sponsored, in part, by The Fay J. Lindner Foundation. Additional funding provided by the New York Community Trust – Long Island. Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #TillesCenter #LiveAtTilles #InstagramTakeover #BehindTheScenes #BranchingOut

🎭 Ambassador Spotlight: Kristine Thomas! 🎭 Meet Kristine, one of our incredible Tilles Center Ambassadors! ✨ 💡 Fun Fact: A few years ago, she was a contestant on The Match Game! 🎟 Favorite Tilles Center Show: Criss Angel ❤️ Why Kristine Loves the Arts: She LOVES the arts and believes in living life to the fullest. She tries to embrace as many experiences as possible and believes every day is an opportunity to make a memory! We’re so grateful to have passionate ambassadors like Kristine who help share the magic of live performances! Stay tuned each Sunday as we introduce more of our fantastic team! Are you interested in becoming a Tilles Center Ambassador? DM us and we will send you more information! Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #TillesCenter #TillesAmbassadors #Spotlight #Ambassadors #AmbassadorProgram #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland

🎸 ONE WEEK AWAY! 🎤 Get ready for an electrifying night of classic rock anthems as The Lead Singers of Classic Rock take the stage on Saturday, April 5th at 8PM! 🤘✨ 🎶 Jason Scheff (longtime lead singer of CHICAGO) and Tommy DeCarlo (former lead singer of BOSTON) are teaming up to bring you the iconic hits of the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s—from power ballads to guitar-driven rock favorites. 🎵 Come early for the pre-show vibes! Starting at 6:45 PM, enjoy live music in the Goldsmith Atrium with Star Harbor, plus light snacks, drinks, and great tunes. 🔥 Don’t miss this legendary night—secure your seats now at TillesCenter.org or at the link in our bio! Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #TillesCenter #OneWeekAway #ClassicRock #ChicagoTheBand #BostonTheBand #LiveMusic

We are so excited to be a finalist for the Imagine Awards Fan Favorite Award! The Imagine Awards Fan Favorite Award, sponsored by Nerds that Care, gives YOU the power to support your favorite finalist! How to Vote: ✅ Visit - https://woobox.com/xa4e8q ✅ Enter your name & email (your info won’t be stored) ✅ Click the VOTE button under our photo ✅ Click SUBMIT at the top of the page 💡 You can vote once per day, EVERY day! ⏳ Voting closes at MIDNIGHT on March 31st—don’t wait, VOTE NOW! We thank you all for supporting Tilles Center and all of Long Island’s nonprofit community. 💙 Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #TillesCenter #CatholicHealth #LongIslandUniversity #LongLiveLI #ImagineAwardsLI #NerdsThatCare

We can’t wait to welcome you to The Rock! One week until we all find our hearts at COME FROM AWAY! Don’t miss COME FROM AWAY here at Tilles Center on Thursday, April 3rd at 7pm! Get your tickets at TillesCenter.org or at the link in our bio. Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #TillesCenter #ThingsToDoLI #ComeFromAway #BroadwayTour #Broadway #Musicals #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland

✨ Just Two Days Away: Complexions Contemporary Ballet! ✨ Join us on March 27 at 8pm as the groundbreaking Complexions Contemporary Ballet takes the stage, celebrating 30 years of innovation in dance! Led by icons Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, this electrifying company blends ballet and contemporary movement like no other. Following their acclaimed David Bowie tribute, Complexions now brings the music of U2 to life in For Crying Out Loud—featuring breathtaking choreography set to hits like Where the Streets Have No Name, With or Without You, and Pride (In the Name of Love). The evening also includes a powerful mixed repertory program spanning their rich 30-year history. 🎥 Check out this video of Dwight Rhoden on the creative process behind For Crying Out Loud! Don’t miss this game-changing performance! Secure your seats now at TillesCenter.org or at the link in our bio. 🎟️ Dance performances are made possible, in part, by the Eric and Sandy Krasnoff Dance Endowment. Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #ComplexionsBallet #LiveAtTilles #TillesCenter #ThingsToDoLI #DanceInnovation #U2 #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland

🎭 Ambassador Spotlight: Jennifer Bartko-McConnell! 🎭 Meet Jennifer, one of our incredible Tilles Center Ambassadors! ✨ 💡 Fun Fact: She moved to the U.S. from Poland at the age of 5! 🎟 Favorite Tilles Center Show: Ailey II ❤️ Why Jennifer Loves the Arts: Because the arts transcend language and cultural barriers. We’re so grateful to have passionate ambassadors like Jennifer who help share the magic of live performances! Stay tuned each Sunday as we introduce more of our fantastic team! Are you interested in becoming a Tilles Center Ambassador? DM us and we will send you more information! Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #TillesCenter #TillesAmbassadors #Spotlight #Ambassadors #AmbassadorProgram #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland

Reporting live from Tilles Center - COME FROM AWAY will be here in Brookville in 2 weeks! Don’t miss COME FROM AWAY here at Tilles Center on Thursday, April 3rd at 7pm! Get your tickets at TillesCenter.org or at the link in our bio. Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #TillesCenter #ThingsToDoLI #ComeFromAway #BroadwayTour #Broadway #Musicals #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland

🎺 Jazz lovers, this one’s for you! 🎶 Wynton Marsalis is a living legend, and his impact on the world of jazz is undeniable. As he celebrates the 20th anniversary season at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, we’re honored to welcome him and the incredible Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Tilles Center on April 24th at 7:30pm! Don’t miss your chance to experience this jazz icon and his world-renowned ensemble live—where masterful musicianship meets the timeless sound of swing. Take a look at this clip from his interview with CBS Mornings’ Gayle King! 🎟️ Secure your seats now at TillesCenter.org or at the link in our bio! Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center Sponsored by: Dime Bank Media Partner: WBGO Jazz programming is made possible by Sandy and Eric Krasnoff. Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #WyntonMarsalis #JazzAtLincolnCenter #LiveatTilles #TillesCenter #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland

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