Tilles Center at LIU Post Announces 2017-18 Season, Presenting Sponsor and New Tagline!

BROOKVILLE, N.Y., July 7, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post today announced its 2017-18 season. The entire season will be presented by Capital One. "Capital One is proud to support the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post for the 2017-2018 season. We celebrate the arts, music, performances and distinguished speakers that will enrich the local Long Island community," said Pete Appello, Executive Vice President, Small Business Banking and Long Island Market President, Capital One. "This remarkable line-up embodies our commitment to investing for good in the diverse communities where our associates and customers live and work."

This season has an exciting line-up and will feature everything from comedy to rock, jazz to classical, national Broadway tours and family shows to country and cabaret. Live It. Love It. Share It. is the new tagline that reflects the wide range in performances and community interests.

Patrons who want the best seats at the best price to Tilles Center performances can save 10% throughout the season by taking advantage of the Tilles Your Way program and purchasing tickets to three or more performances. For a complete listing of the 2017-18 calendar and ticket prices visit www.tillescenter.org.

"Our 2017-18 season features some exciting top performers including the addition of rock and comedy to our lineup. "Based on the feedback from the Long Island community, we're excited to bring a wide range of programming that appeals to a variety of ages and interests," said Executive Director Bill Biddle. "This year's line-up includes everything from Jazz favorites like Herbie Hancock to world-renowned classical performances such as the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba. PLUS we're excited to include top Rock concerts for the first time like Blondie, YES featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, and Rick Wakeman, along with key speakers like President Bill Clinton, thanks to the Global Institute at LIU. Our National Broadway Tours will be stronger than ever as will our robust Dance and Family shows. There's also a few exciting surprises that are yet to be announced!"

"In addition to our main events, we're providing our guests with Pre-Performance entertainment in our Goldsmith Atrium prior to each show, as a way of showcasing the phenomenal talent on Long Island and solidifying Tilles Center as a destination -- you'll want to live it, love it and share it with your friends and family!"

A snapshot of our season:

The Oak Ridge Boys Celebration Tour
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 AT 8 PM

2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees YES Featuring JON ANDERSON, TREVOR RABIN, RICK WAKEMAN
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 AT 7 PM

President Bill Clinton
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 AT 7:30 PM

Herbie Hancock
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 AT 8 PM

Blondie
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 AT 8 PM

Gala 2017:  Smokey Robinson
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 AT 8:30 PM

Brad Garrett and Rita Rudner
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 AT 7:30 PM

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Sponsored by Wells Fargo
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 AT 8 PM

Blue Öyster Cult and Jefferson Starship
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 AT 7:30 PM

Rudolph the Red-Nosed
Reindeer: The Musical
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 AT 2 PM

Johnny Mathis Christmas Concert 2017
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 AT 8 PM

Dirty Dancing
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 AT 8 PM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 AT 2 & 8 PM

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 AT 8 PM

Complexions Contemporary Ballet
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 AT 7 PM

Yamato – The Drummers of Japan
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 AT 7 PM

Go, Dog. Go!
Childsplay
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 AT 7 PM

Melissa Manchester
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Cabaret
SATURDAY, MARCH 10 AT 2:30 & 8 PM

The Chieftains
SATURDAY, MARCH 17 AT 8 PM

Michael Feinstein The Crooners
SUNDAY, MARCH 25 AT 7 PM

Endowment Concert 2018: The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma
SATURDAY, APRIL 7 AT 8 PM

The Wizard of Oz
SATURDAY, APRIL 14 AT 2 & 8 PM

Martha Graham Dance Company
SUNDAY, APRIL 29 AT 7 PM

Emerson String Quartet
SUNDAY, MAY 6 AT 4 PM

Family Fun programming is made possible with support from Wheatley Plaza and The Rita and Frank Castagna Family Foundation. Community Wellness initiatives are supported, in part, by the Fay J. Lindner Foundation.

Buy Three and Save
Subscription benefits include: 10% savings on individual ticket prices throughout the season, ticket exchange privileges, and advance notice and ticket purchase for newly added performances. Series subscribers also retain the same seats throughout the season, have access to the Sosnow Founders Room one evening during the season, have phone fees waived, and receive free seat upgrades when available.

Tickets
Tickets are available online at www.tillescenter.org, or ticketmaster.com, in person at Tilles Center's box office or by telephone at 516.299.3100 or 1.800.745.3000. The box office, located at 720 Northern Boulevard (Route 25A) in Brookville, NY, is open Monday-Saturday from 1-6 pm There are fees associated with all orders. There are no refunds.

About Tilles Center
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island's premier concert hall. For 36 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world- renowned artists in music, theater and dance. Tilles Center was the first to bring the New York Philharmonic to Long Island and Bruce Springsteen's legendary "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" was recorded onsite.
Tilles Center is located at LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd, Brookville NY. For more information on how to purchase tickets, please visit www.tillescenter.org

About Long Island University (LIU)
LIU, founded in 1926, continues to redefine higher education, providing high quality academic instruction by world-class faculty. Recognized by Forbes for its emphasis on experiential learning and by the Brookings Institution for its "value added" to student outcomes, LIU offers 500 accredited programs, with a network of 200,000 alumni that includes industry leaders and entrepreneurs across the globe. LIU's renowned faculty, the LIU Promise student mentoring program, innovation in engaged learning, further distinguish LIU as a leader among the nation's most respected universities. Visit liu.edu for more information.

About Capital One
Capital One Financial Corporation, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is a Fortune 500 company with branches located primarily in New York, New Jersey, Texas, Louisiana, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Its subsidiaries, Capital One, N.A. and Capital One Bank (USA), N. A., offer a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial clients. We apply the same principles of innovation, collaboration and empowerment in our commitment to our communities across the country that we do in our business. We recognize that helping to build strong and healthy communities - good places to work, good places to do business and good places to raise families - benefits us all and we are proud to support this and other community initiatives.

SOURCE Long Island University

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