Steve Martin & Martin Short: "The Dukes of Funnytown!" | Tilles Center Gala

Benefiting Tilles Center's mission as a non-profit organization to inspire, engage and educate the Long Island community through arts performance, education and advocacy

Saturday, October 19, 2024
5:30 pm Cocktail Reception, Goldsmith Atrium
6:30 pm Dinner, Goldsmith Atrium
8:30 pm Performance, Tilles Center Concert Hall

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

With very special guests JEFF BABKO AND THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS

Steve Martin and Martin Short’s “The Dukes of Funnytown!” is a show that redefines the form in unexpected and profound ways, from two of the funniest, most influential and acclaimed talents of the past century. Their humor is often subversive, but it is always a joyous self-deprecating romp from two comedy masters driven to make each other laugh as much as the audience. The jokes come at you at a rapid-fire pace with little set-up and big punch lines as they mock Hollywood and the fickle nature of celebrity, but the comedy truly soars when they lovingly (and relentlessly) roast each other. Martin and Short’s chemistry and timing on stage reflects a friendship forged over three decades which developed when they met for the first time on the set of the 1986 film “Three Amigos.” These two titans of comedy have been touring together since 2015, when they launched their first live show entitled “A Very Stupid Conversation.”

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. 

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