An Afternoon with Yo-Yo Ma, in Conversation with Jeffrey Brown

An Afternoon with Yo-Yo Ma, in Conversation with Jeffrey Brown

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  • Date
    April 27
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    3:00 PM
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    Prices subject to change with demand.
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Black Friday comes early at Tilles Center! Use code HOLIDAY to buy 2-for-1 tickets to RENT in Concert, Ben Folds, Miracle on 34th Street the Musical, An Evening with Olympian Katie Ledecky, Dianne Reeves, Malcolm Gladwell, Melissa Errico with Billy Stritch holiday show, TINA - The Tina Turner Musical, The Three Italian Tenors, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience, family fun with Peppa Pig: My First Concert and much more! Unlock code HOLIDAY on Ticketmaster before choosing seats, and get ready to save! Visit TillesCenter.org/BlackFriday or link in bio for more information and to buy tickets. Or, call or visit the Tantleff Box Office at Tilles Center, Mon-Fri, 1-6 pm. Hurry, limited time offer and limited inventory available! Offer ends on December 1 at 11:59 pm. Restrictions apply. Participating shows only, while supplies last. Not valid on previous purchases. #TillesCenter #LongIslandUniversity #BlackFriday #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland
🏅It’s almost time! On Tuesday, December 2 at 7 pm, join us for an unforgettable evening with Katie Ledecky — 14-time Olympic medalist, 9-time gold winner, bestselling author, and the most decorated female swimmer in history. Recently named Health & Wellness Ambassador for Catholic Health, Katie shares her journey to gold, world records, and healthy living in a conversation moderated by WNBC’s Bruce Beck. ✨ We hope you enjoy this video of Katie speaking about her meaningful partnership with Catholic Health. This very special evening is sponsored by Catholic Health. 🎟️ Tickets at tillescenter.org #tillescenter #catholichealthli #longlivelongisland #longisland #longislanduniversity #newyork #katieledecky
JUST ADDED! Sesame Street Live!: Elmo’s Got the Moves on Tuesday, June 2 at 6 pm! Gain early access! Tickets on sale to Members and Subscribers only Thursday, November 13. Become a member TODAY and gain exclusive early access before tickets go on sale to the public on November 14! Membership starts at just $100. More information at TillesCenter.org/Membership. Subscribers also gain early access starting Thursday! Not a subscriber yet? Learn more about becoming a subscriber at TillesCenter.org/Subscribe. Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmo’s Got the Moves—the all-new Sesame Street Live show coming to your neighborhood! This exciting experience brings Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to the stage with singing, dancing, and furry fun. Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #CatholicHealthLI #TillesCenter #LongIslandUniversity #SesameStreetLive #ElmosGotTheMoves #longlivelongisland
Just added! Derek Hough: Symphony of Dance Encore on Sunday, July 19, 2026! Co-presented with Live Nation. Gain early access! Tickets on sale to Members and Subscribers only Thursday, November 13. Become a member TODAY and gain exclusive early access before tickets go on sale to the public on November 14! Membership starts at just $100. More information at 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 #CatholicHealthLI #TillesCenter #LongIslandUniversity #DerekHough #DWTS #LiveNation #LongLiveLongIsland
Matt Friend is a young comedian, actor, and impressionist who has amassed over 1 million followers on TikTok, Snap, Instagram, Facebook, and other social platforms, and is known for his impressive repertoire of over 250 impressions, from Jeff Goldblum to Timothée Chalamet. 🎭 Matt has appeared on major shows such as The Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Good Morning Washington, and many others. He recently hosted the 2024 NHL awards and is frequently sought out by A-List celebrities on red carpets to hear his famous impressions. 🏆 We are so excited to have Matt join us this Friday, the 14th on our Krasnoff Theater stage. Make sure to get your tickets today to see what hilarious and impressive impressions he will stun audiences with this time! 🎙️ Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #Impressions #Comedian #SocialMedia #NewYork #LongIsland #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland
October Usher of the Month- Reagan Davey! Meet Reagan, a positive and diligent worker who is always ready for anything. Her kindness is truly unmatched and we are grateful to have her on our staff. Thank you for everything Reagan! If you see Reagan at an upcoming event, make sure to congratulate her! 💙💛 #Ushers #UsherOfTheMonth #NewYork #LongIsland #TillesCenter
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Just added - Sarod Trilogy: Maestro Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Bangash, Ayaan Ali Bangash & Shane Shanahan on Sunday, March 29 at 6 pm! Co-presented with the Indo-American Arts Council, join us for an evening with Amjad Ali Khan, the award-winning sixth-generation sarod virtuoso credited with the creation and development of the sarod, which is a fretless stringed instrument. Amjad will be accompanied by his two sons, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, who carry forward the family’s extraordinary musical legacy, percussionist Shane Shanahan, and a tabla player. Gain early access! Tickets on sale to these events to Members only today. Become a member TODAY and gain exclusive early access before tickets go on sale to the public on October 31! Membership starts at just $100. More information at TillesCenter.org/Membership. Subscribers also gain early access starting tomorrow! Not a subscriber yet? Learn more about becoming a subscriber at TillesCenter.org/Subscribe. Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #TillesCenter #LongIslandUniversity #LongIsland #Sarod #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland #amjadalikhan
A special message from Cristian Măcelaru, Music Director and Conductor, Orchestre National de France, as he gets us excited for the orchestra’s appearance at Tilles Center on November 8 at 7 pm! Join us for an exquisite evening of French music that spans two centuries, featuring composers Maurice Ravel, Camille Saint-Saëns, and Elsa Barraine. Learn more about this beautiful program with a pre-show Arts Insider lecture with Michele Wong, NYC-based collaborative pianist. This Arts Insider event is free for all ticketholders! This is the orchestra’s first U.S. tour in almost ten years, so don’t miss your opportunity to see them! 🎟️ Tickets at TillesCenter.org or link in bio. Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #tillescenter #longislanduniversity #catholichealthli #longlivelongisland #newyork #ONF ##orchestrenationaldefrance #Ravel #saintsaens
🏊‍♀️ Dive into inspiration! On Tuesday, December 2 at 7 pm, join 14-time Olympic medalist (including 9 golds!) and bestselling author Katie Ledecky for an unforgettable conversation, moderated by WNBC’s Bruce Beck. Hear stories from the world’s most decorated female swimmer, from world records to her journey as Health & Wellness Ambassador for Catholic Health. 🌟 This special event is sponsored by Tilles Center’s Season Sponsor, Catholic Health. 🎟️ Tickets at tillescenter.org or link in bio. #TillesCenter #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland #LongIslandUniversity #LongIsland #KatieLedecky
Check out this week’s episode of Behind-the-Scenes Saturdays, featuring Tantleff Box Office staff members Michael Johnson, Box Office Manager, and Alex Firmbach, Assistant Box Office Manager! 🎫 The box office works endlessly to ensure that when a patron purchases a ticket, they are getting the most seamless experience possible. We can’t thank them enough for how much they do for us! 💙💛 Enjoy this short interview with Michael and Alex, and make sure to tune in next week for another episode of Behind-the-Scenes Saturdays! Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #BehindTheScenes #BoxOffice #Tickets #LongIsland #Theatre #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland
IG Takeover Time! Follow along tomorrow as Marina Rose Pierce, cast member of “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical,” will be taking over our Instagram! See what a day in the life looks like on a national tour, from traveling, to rehearsing, to performing!🎭🌴 Marina, a theater artist and educator in Seattle, Washington, is delighted to be making her national tour debut with “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.” Favorite former roles include Maria (“The Sound of Music”), Liesl (“The Sound of Music”), Hodel (“Fiddler on the Roof”), and Luisa (“The Fantasticks”). We can’t wait for tomorrow! 👏 Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #ChickChickaBoomBoom #Family  #TakeOver #NationalTour #NewYork #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland
🇫🇷Coming to Tilles Center on Saturday, November 8 at 7 pm, Orchestre National de France presents a captivating program that showcases both French elegance and symphonic power: Elsa Barraine’s Symphonie No. 2, a rediscovered gem of 20th-century modernism; Saint-Saëns’s Piano Concerto No. 2, performed by internationally celebrated piano virtuoso Daniil Trifonov with dazzling brilliance; and Ravel’s Concerto in G and Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2, radiating color, rhythm, and sensual lyricism. Together, these works form a sweeping portrait of French musical artistry—at once intimate, inventive, and unforgettable. This is the orchestra’s first U.S. Tour in nearly ten years, and one you will not want to miss! All ticketholders are invited to a free pre-performance Arts Insider event from 5:45-6:30 pm in the Krasnoff Theater, with Michele Wong, NYC-based collaborative pianist. The performance is the Joan and David Steinberg Annual Endowed Concert. The Great Music series is supported, in part, by Ruth Stober and The Stober Lafer Family Foundation. Classical music performances are made possible, in part, by the Classical Music Fund in honor of Dr. Elliott Sroka. Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #tillescenter #catholichealthli #longlivelongisland #longisland #longislanduniversity #orchestrenationaldefrance #onf #piano #orchestra #france
Our next episode of Behind-the-Scenes Saturdays features our extraordinary Arts Education department!📚🎭 Crucial to supporting our mission of making the arts accessible on Long Island, our Arts Ed department is always working on finding new points of connection to members of our community.  Check out the video for an in-depth explanation of everything that happens in Arts Ed from Stephanie Turner, Director of Education, and Megan Montemurro, Education Programs Manager, and to hear some beautiful moments they are able to see through their work. We will see you next Saturday for our next episode of Behind-the-Scenes Saturdays! 💫 Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #BehindTheScenes #ArtsEducation #Education #Theatre #LongIsland #CatholicHeathLI #LongLiveLongIsland
🎉September Usher of the Month- Alyssa Schneyman!🎉 Meet Alyssa, a kind and hardworking individual who is always ready to help out. Her smile will always brighten your day and we are so lucky to have her as an usher. Thank you for everything you do Alyssa! If you see Alyssa at a show, make sure to congratulate her! 💙💛 #Ushers #UsherOfTheMonth #NewYork #LongIsland #TillesCenter
Check out our first episode of Behind-the-Scenes Saturdays featuring our Front of House staff! ⭐️ Our hard working Front of House staff are often some of the first friendly faces you see when you enter to see a show at Tilles Center. The ushers make sure you know exactly where to go, and our concessions staff is always there to provide you with the best refreshment and snack to pair with the incredible show you are about to see. Listen to some of our managers share a little more about their job, including some favorite stories from their time here at Tilles! Enjoy, and stay tuned next week for another episode of Behind-the-Scenes Saturdays!🎬 Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #BehindTheScenes #FrontOfHouse #Ushers #Concessions #Theatre #NewYork #LongIsland #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland
LOW TICKET ALERT! Tomorrow night we welcome Tony, Emmy, and five-time Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban as he takes the stage at Tilles Center and headlines our annual Gala! ⭐️ Tilles Center is a non-profit organization, and the Gala helps support our mission to inspire, engage, and educate the Long Island community through arts performance, education, and advocacy. 📚 The evening will commemorate Tilles Center’s New Works Initiative and celebrate Tilles Center’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence, Broadway star Adam Pascal.  Limited tickets remain for what will be an amazing evening of music with Josh Groban! To buy tickets, see link in bio. 🎫 Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #TillesCenter #JoshGroban #Gala #ArtsEd #NewYork #LongIsland #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland