Steve Martin & Martin Short: "The Dukes of Funnytown!" | Tilles Center Gala
Honoring
The Tilles Family
& Tilles Center's Board of Advisors
on the induction of Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame
Saturday, October 19, 2024
5:30 pm Cocktails
6:30 pm Dinner & Induction Ceremony
8:30 pm Show
Now in its 44th year, Tilles Center continues its commitment to entertain, inspire an enrich the community through arts performance, education and advocacy.
This fall, Tilles Center will join over 100 Long Island musicians, music executives and venues--from Billy Joel and Pat Benatar to Harry Chapin and Lou Reed--as it is inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
In celebration of this great honor, Tilles Center joins the Long Island community in gratefully acknowledging the dedicated leadership of both the Tilles Family and past and present members of Tilles Center's Board of Advisors for nearly 50 years of exceptional world-class performances and arts education programs.
Board of Advisors & Leadership Throughout the Decades
TILLES CENTER BOARD OF ADVISORS & LEADERSHIP
Co-Chair
Peter J. Klein
ALINE Wealth
2012 – present
Co-Chair
Sandra Krasnoff
2009 – present
Vice Chair
Mike Keenan
2014 – present
Secretary
Carolyn Mott
2017 – present
Swing for Kids Committee Chair
Peter Tilles
1991 – present
Chairman Emeritus
John R. Bransfield, Jr.
1992 – present
Barbara Bivona
2003 - present
Jadwiga Brown
Corporate Image Management
1996 - present
Ernie Canadeo
EGC Group
2018 - present
Neil Carbone
Farrell Fritz
2023 - present
Angel Cepeda
2018 - present
Sophie Christman
2008 - present
Renu Dalessandro
Jovia Financial Credit Union
2023 - present
Eugene DeMark
KPMG
1989 - present
Jennifer DeMaula
KPMG
2017 - present
Brianna DiCamillo
The Recording Academy
2023 - present
Anne W. Ellis
1984 - present
Russell Glick
Barbara Bell Cumming Charitable Trust
2019 - present
Andy Goodman
Sherwood Lumber
2023 - present
Lucinda Hurley
2020 - present
Steven A. Klar
The Klar Organization
1996 - present
Eric Kramer
Farrell Fritz
2019 - present
Seymour Liebman
Canon USA
1990 - present
Deirdre Costa Major
Americana Manhasset
2013 - present
Philip Malakoff
First Long Island Investors
2019 - present
Michael Martone
2002 - present
Robert Milas
Citizens
2023 - present
Jonathan Otto
MetroCapital Holdings
2014 - present
Justin Piccione
McLaughlin & Stern LLP
2019 - present
Diana Plotnitzky
2023 - present
Patricia Santoli
Wells Fargo Bank
2023 - present
Martin F. Scheinman
Arbitrator and Mediator
2013 - present
Jay Silverman
Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.
2018 - present
Irwin Tantleff
2002 - present
Hana Tilles
2023 - present
Roger Tilles
The Tilles Investment Company
1986 - present (Ex-Officio)
Felicia Tucker
KPMG
2023 - present
Brenda Wilensky
2023 - present
Marc Wong
2023 - present
LEADERSHIP THROUGHOUT THE DECADES
Past Chair
Frank Castagna
Castagna Realty Co.
1989 - 2020
Past Chair
Gilbert Tilles
The Tilles Investment Company
1989 - 1992
William H. Adkins Palanker
Chevrolet
2000 - 2005
Ira J. Adler
Certilman, Balin, Adler & Hyman
1992 - 2020
Theresa Ahlstrom
KPMG
2009 - 2012
Robert Albertson
RBC Dain Rauscher
1989 - 2008
Salvatore J. Alesia
JP Morgan
2012 - 2015
Cathy Altholz
2005 - 2013
Paul Amoruso
Oxford & Simpson Reality, Inc.
2002 - 2013
Angela Anton
Anton Publications
2003 - 2012
Pete Appello
Capital One Bank
2017 - 2020
Madolin Archer
1989 - 1992
Roger L. Bahnik
Mill-Max Mfg. Corp.
2010 - 2014
Phyllis Barell
1989 - 2003
John C. Bierwirth
Grumman Corporation
1983 - 1984
John J. Bishar, Esq.
Cullen & Dykman
1995 - 1998
Mark E. Bloom
Walsh Greenwood & Company
1990 - 1993
Marc Blumencranz
BWD Group LLC
2000 - 2003
Robert S. Boas
1989 - 1992
David Bonagura
Ernst & Young
1999 - 2001
Christina Bransfield
1990 - 2018
Paul R. Breuer
Capital One Bank
1990 - 2009
George Bullen
1989 - 1990
Jan Burman
Burman Properties
2003 - 2004
Joseph Caltagirone, Jr.
Chemical Bank
1987 - 1988
Thomas R. Cangemi
New York Community Bancorop, Inc.
2010 - 2017
Talia Y. Carner
1996 - 2003
Hope Catalano
North Shore Magazine
1996 - 2000
Robin Cohen
Colin Construction & Management
1996 - 2000
Chiara Coletti
1994 - 1995
Marian Conway
New York Community Bank Foundation
2008 - 2017
Rosanne Conway
1989 - 1997
Milton Cooper
Kimco Development Corp.
1989 - 2020
Ronald Cooper
Ernst & Young, LLP
1996 - 1999
John D’Addario
J. D’Addario & Company, Inc.
1992 - 2007
Arlene Dahl
1982 - 1983
Anthony Dalessio
KPMG
2011-2018
Christopher Daly
Farrell Fritz, P.C.
2008 - 2018
Raymond J. Depmsey
European American Bank
1988 - 1989
Ken DiCamillo
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
2007 - 2023
Robert A. DiFazio
DiFazio Electric
1986 - 1987
Michael Dubb
Beechwood Organization
2002 - 2004
Anthony Drexel Duke
1982 - 1984
Olga Duke
1989 - 1993
Bonnie Eisler
2004 - 2006
Harvey Ellner
Pregament Home Centers
1986 - 1987
Jerrold Feinstein
Alexander & Alexander of NY Inc.
1992 - 1998
Iris Feldman
1998 - 2004
Fenimore Fisher
IMC Magnetics Corp.
1987 - 1988
Alan Fortunoff
Fortunoff
1984 - 1985
Dorothy Fox
1989 - 2003
Deirdre Frank
1988 - 2000
Tony Fromer
The We’re Group
2000 - 2003
John Gambling
1982 - 1983
Erica B. Garay
Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C.
2013 - 2015
Joel M. Gazes
Coopers & Lybrand
1990 - 2004
Christopher Giamo
Commerce Bank
2003 - 2006
Carol Glick
2019 - 2020
Mr. Lionel M. Goldberg
Morgan Stanley
1985 - 1986
Kenneth M. Goldman
M. Robert Goldman & Company
1987 - 2009
Lawrence Gottlieb
Kronish Lieb Weiner Hellman, LLP
2000 - 2008
Sharon Grosser
Madison National Bank
2005 - 2009
Conrad J. Gunther, Jr.
European American Bank
1988 - 1998
John Gutleber
Castagna Reality Company/Americana Manhasset
2002 - 2013
Eric Hananel
BDO Seidman
1998 - 2013
Laureen Harris
Cronin, Cronin & Harris, P.C.
2002 - 2007
Msgr. Tom Hartman Telecare
1992 - 2016
Daniel M. Healy
North Fork Bancorporation, Inc.
1996 - 2000
Jean Henning
Nassau County Museum of Art
1987 - 2013
Dorothy Herman
Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate
2005 - 2013
Ron Horowitz
Birchwood Associates
1996 - 2013
Sherry Huseby
2006 - 2010
William I. Hollingsworth, III
1992 - 1994
Bernard H. Kaplan
BSA Advertising
1993 - 1998
Scott Kaplan
North Hills Office Services
2017 - 2022
Robert A. Karson
United States Trust Company of New York
2000 - 2009
Gisele Kehl, Ph.D.
1992 - 2001
Robert Kestenbaum
York International Agency, Ltd.
1998 - 2005
Samuel Kirschenbaum
Kirschenbaum & Kirschenbaum
1999 - 2013
John V.N. Klein
1989 - 1995
Peter D. Klein
PDK Development
1998 - 2013
Adolph Koeppel
Koeppel Martone Leistman & Herman
1989 - 2008
Bunny Koppelman
1998 - 1998
Kirk Kordeleski
Bethpage Federal Credit Union
2012 - 2015
Leonard Koval
M.R. Weiser & Company LLP
2002 - 2013
James Krantz
York International Agency, Ltd.
2006 - 2010
Dennis Kremer
BDO Seidman
1989 - 1990
Arthur J. Kremer
Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.
1989 - 2013
James Lack
2003 - 2011
Diane Monsein Levitan
Center for Specialized Veterinary Care
2006 - 2008
Ethel Lewis
1989 - 2005
Mrs. George N. Lindsay
1985 - 1986
Erich Linker, Jr.
The New York Times
1991 - 1998
Frank Lourenso
Chase Manhattan Bank
1989 - 2007
David Mack
Mack Construction Company
1989 - 2000
Edward B. Marks
E.B.M. Enterprises Corp.
1993 - 1998
Manuel F. Martinez
Utopia Home Care, Inc.
2001 - 2007
Russell Matthews
Albanese Organization, Inc.
2002 - 2019
John E. McWeeney
Fleet Bank
1996 - 1997
Clarence R. Messick, Jr.
1989 - 1990
Sidney A. Miller
Delta Funding Corporation
1989 - 2003
John D. Miller
2002 - 2012
Cathy Nelkin Miller
The Garden City Hotel
2006 - 2013
Victoria Rodriguez Minowitz
2017 - 2022
Audrey Balog Monter
2002 - 2011
Gerald Monter
The Holiday Organization, Inc.
2005 - 2017
Joseph Monti
Crest Hollow Country Club
1989 - 2007
Kathi Morse
1989 - 1991
Patrice Munsel
1984 - 1985
Barbara Nelkin
Garden City Hotel
1997 - 2009
Richard E. Nussbaum
Nussbbaum, Yates & Wolpow, P.C.
1989 - 2007
Mrs. Ronald F. Ostrow
1984 - 1985
Brandon A. Palanker
Renaissance Real Estate Group
2009 - 2013
Sal Piropato
The New York Times
1991 - 2002
Irwin Polinsky
Cablevision Systems Corp.
1994 - 2002
Lisa B. Puntillo
Solomon Smith Barney
1996 - 2002
Donald Rechler
Reckson Associates
1989 - 2020
William J. Richardson
Alexander & Alexander of NY Inc.
1991 - 1993
Cliff Robertson
1984 - 1985
Bernard Rodin
1989 - 1992
Lorinda de Roulet
1986 - 2022
Megan de Roulet
Windham House/Pistachio
2008 - 2016
James G. Ryan
Cullen and Dykman LLP
1998 - 2016
Gary Neil Sazer
Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Wolf
1989 - 1998
Dixie Scovel
Newsday
1999 - 2006
Jane Shalman
Audiovox Corporation
1998 - 2015
Stanley Shapiro
Swan Club
1986 - 1987
Barry Shapiro
Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein P.C.
1999 - 2005
Edward H. Shutt, Jr.
Tambrands Inc.
1986 - 1987
Howard Siegel
Deloitte & Touche
1991 - 2004
Paul Silpe
Margolin, Winer & Evens
1989 - 2005
Mrs. Harvey Simpson
1991 - 1992
Stephen Sipola
Astoria Federal Savings
2014 - 2018
John Smith
Crystal & Company
2013 - 2016
Howard Stapler
Henry Schein Inc.
2004 - 2013
Bernard Stebel
1992 - 2000
Joan Steinberg
1991 - 2015
David A. Sterling
Sterling & Sterling, Inc.
2004 - 2013
Charles M. Strain
Farrell, Fritz, Caemmerer, Clearly, Barnosky & Armentano, P.C.
1991 - 2008
Sheldon J. Streisand
FPC Corporation
1989 - 1995
John Talley
1989 - 1994
Rose Tilles
1991 - 2009
Albert Togut
Togut, Segal & Segal
1994 - 2004
John Treiber
The Treiber Group
2007 - 2014
Rose Tummarello
Tummarello & Associates, Inc.
2010 - 2018
Richard Turan
Briarcliffe College
1994 - 2000
Sandra Tytel
1996 - 2005
Candy Udell
London Jewelers
1993 - 2000
Anthony T. Vaccarello
The DeMatteis Organizations
1988 - 1989
William E. Viklund
Long Island Savings Bank
1989 - 2012
Philip H. Wachtler
WK Equities
1992 - 2014
Arthur Waldbaum
Waldbaum’s Supermarkets
1995 - 2002
Robert Wallach
The Robert Plan Corporation
2000 - 2004
Joan Ward
1982 - 1984
Maureen Evers-Willox
KPMG
2018 - 2023
Robert C. Wright
National Broadcasting Company
1989 - 1990
Frank Zuckerbrot
Sholom & Zuckerbrot Realty LLC
2010 - 2013
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.
With Gratitude to Past Honorees
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