The postponements affect three dates on the duo’s “The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short” tour, which was set to play Milwaukee on Friday and two Minneapolis performances on Saturday. Promoters said ticketholders should hold onto their tickets while new dates are arranged.
What we know about Katherine Short
Katherine Short, 42, was the eldest of Short’s three children with his late wife, Nancy Dolman. While Martin Short has spent decades in the spotlight, Katherine Short largely kept a low public profile and focused her work on mental health care and advocacy.
Authorities responded to Katherine Short’s home in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles, and investigators said Katherine Short died by suicide, according to reporting by the Los Angeles Times.
In addition to private-practice work as a licensed clinical social worker, Katherine Short was involved in efforts aimed at reducing stigma around mental illness, the Los Angeles Times reported. The family requested space to grieve and did not share additional details publicly.
Show updates after Katherine Short’s death
Venue postings in both cities described the changes as postponements, not cancellations, and said previously purchased tickets will be honored:
- Milwaukee (Feb. 27): The Pabst Theater Group’s event page lists “The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short” as postponed and says ticket holders will be contacted with updates when a new date is set. (See the notice here.)
- Minneapolis (Feb. 28): Hennepin Arts posted a similar update for the Orpheum Theatre performances, saying the Feb. 28 shows have been postponed and tickets will be honored for a rescheduled date. (See the Orpheum listing here.)
As of Thursday, the tour’s next listed stop is March 13 in Washington, D.C., though schedules can change as organizers update plans.
A long-running partnership between Martin Short and Steve Martin
Martin and Short have turned decades of friendship into an onstage act that blends storytelling, sharp banter and music. Their collaboration has included a recorded live special, “Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life”, released in 2018.
They have continued touring in various iterations since then, including recent years when dates were billed under the “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!” banner, as noted in a 2023 local announcement previewing a fall stop on the tour (NBC12 in Richmond reported the booking).
In earlier interviews, Short has also spoken about balancing work and family, including grief after personal loss. In a 2019 profile with AARP, he described his late wife as a continuing presence in his life and decision-making.
Remembering Katherine Short
As fans and colleagues process the news, the family’s statement has kept the focus on Katherine Short’s life and the private nature of the loss. For venue and ticket updates, organizers have urged fans to watch official event pages as rescheduled dates are announced.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 in the U.S. to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
