'Comedy for Cancer Starring Martin Short' coming to Tivoli Theatre in downtown Downers Grove
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- "Comedy for Cancer Starring Martin Short" is coming to Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre in downtown Downers Grove on Feb. 26, The H Foundation announced.
Actor, comedian and entertainer Martin Short will take the stage for an exclusive conversation filled with personal stories, humor and memorable moments, all in support of The H Foundation's mission to fund life-saving cancer research. The evening will be hosted by ABC7 Meteorologist Cheryl Scott, who returns to Comedy for Cancer following her widely praised conversation with Chelsea Handler last year. ABC7 Chicago is also serving as the event's official media partner.
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Other entertainment includes an appearance by the national touring comedian, Jim Flannigan, and others.
Guests are invited to arrive early for a unique special culinary experience before the show with tastings provided by a variety of popular local restaurants, including Aurelio's Pizza, Posto 31, Q-BBQ, Andy's Frozen Custard and more.
Celebrated comedian and actor Martin Short has won fans and accolades in television, film and theater since his breakout season on "Saturday Night Live" over 30 years ago. Short became an "SNL" fan-favorite for his portrayal of characters such as Ed Grimley, lawyer Nathan Thurm and "legendary songwriter" Irving Cohen. His popularity and exposure on "SNL" led Short to cross over quickly into feature films, including "Three Amigos," the remake of "Father of the Bride" and many more.
A two-time primetime Emmy winner, with multiple nominations for both primetime and daytime Emmys, Short is also a Tony award recipient and two-time nominee for his onstage acting work. Short's New York Times bestselling memoir, "I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend," was published in 2014.
"We're honored to welcome Martin Short to Comedy for Cancer and to the Tivoli Theatre," said Cortney Hausser, executive director of The H Foundation. "This will be a rare opportunity to hear from a comedy legend in a very personal way and enjoy a special evening that will have a lasting impact in funding basic cancer research."
Event Details
Location: Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave. Downers Grove
Date: Thursday, Feb. 26
Doors Open: 6 p.m. for a curated tasting experience from local restaurants.
Show Begins: 7:30 p.m.
Tickets & Pricing
Ticket prices start at $149 with premium seating options up to $349. All tickets include access to the tasting experience, featuring small bites from top local restaurants. A cash bar is available.
Tickets are available at www.hfoundation.org/comedy-for-cancer.
Proceeds from Comedy for Cancer directly support The H Foundation's efforts to fund innovative cancer research at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.
"It's a privilege for the historic Tivoli Theatre to partner with The H Foundation for such a meaningful cause," said Chris Johnson, owner of Classic Cinemas. "The Tivoli has always been a place where the community comes together, and we're proud to stand with our neighbors in the fight against cancer through this very special event."
About The H Foundation
The H Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization, with 100% of funding supplied through donations. Since its inception, it has raised over $15 million for the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. These funds are used as seed money for basic science cancer research projects to help them compete for additional government or private funding. As a result, donations have been leveraged into over $300 million of research dollars towards finding a cure.
Launched in 2001, The H Foundation was created, as many great ideas are, over a cocktail - this one named the "Goombay Smash." It started out as a few friends with entrepreneurial spirit who decided they could make a difference in the fight against cancer. As a result, for the past 25 years, the organization has hosted the Goombay Bash, a Caribbean-themed fundraising event held at Navy Pier that now draws over 1,000 guests and raises over $1.2 million, along with other special events that make a difference in the fight against cancer.
