Steve Martin and Martin Short postpone Minneapolis Orpheum performances after reported death in Martin Short’s family

Shows scheduled for Feb. 28 are no longer set to proceed as planned

Steve Martin and Martin Short have postponed their upcoming Minneapolis appearances at the Orpheum Theatre, a change that follows the reported death of a member of Short’s immediate family. The comedians were scheduled to bring their joint live production, “The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short,” to downtown Minneapolis on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, with performances listed at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The postponement also affects the pair’s adjacent Midwest routing, including a previously announced stop in Milwaukee on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. Organizers in Milwaukee said the event would be rescheduled and that tickets would be honored for a future date.

What is known about the circumstances

Multiple outlets reported Feb. 24, 2026, that Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine Hartley Short, died at age 42 earlier in the week in Los Angeles. Reports described her as a licensed clinical social worker who largely remained out of the public spotlight. A family statement released through a representative described the family as “devastated” and asked for privacy.

Details regarding the Minneapolis postponement have not been accompanied by a new performance date in public listings as of Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. Event pages for the Minneapolis performances remained visible across major ticketing and event platforms, though status updates and next steps for ticketholders may differ by seller and venue policies.

What ticketholders should expect

• Rescheduled date pending: No replacement date for Minneapolis had been publicly confirmed at the time of publication.

• Ticket validity: For the Milwaukee date, organizers stated tickets would be honored at the rescheduled performance; Minneapolis ticketholders should watch for venue or ticketing communications for equivalent guidance.

• Point of contact: Patrons are typically advised to rely on the venue and the original point of purchase for official instructions on exchanges, future dates, and any refund options if a postponement becomes a cancellation.

“The Short family is devastated by this loss, and asks for privacy at this time.”

Local context

The Minneapolis stop had been marketed as a major touring comedy event for the city’s theater calendar, with the Orpheum Theatre hosting the duo for a one-day, two-show engagement. The production blends live comedy and music and has been presented in multiple U.S. cities as part of an extended tour schedule.

Updated show information is expected to be provided directly to purchasers once a new date is set or a final disposition is announced.