“Variety Show to support Matthew Tardy’s battle with cancer”

The Matthew Tardy Benefit Variety Show, a family-friendly, high-energy show featuring some of Maine’s top performers Livestreamed from Johnson Hall in Gardiner

Local juggler and variety artist Matthew Tardy was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 thyroid cancer, which has forced him to end his career of over 25 years. Friends and family are helping out the best way they know how, by putting on a BIG show!

“All of the performers in this show, including Matt, have done benefit shows before,” said Jason Tardy, long-time performing partner, and brother of Matthew. “This one is personal. We all know and love Matt and we are going to hopefully raise enough money that he does not have to stress about bills while dealing with his life-threatening disease.”

The performance will feature the mime and manipulation by Michael Menes, stunts and comedy of Steve Corning, masterful magic of George Saterial. high-energy juggling of Jason Tardy, the physical comedy of Michael Miclon and Fritz Grobe, and many more!

The group of Maine based performers featured have an impressive resume including performances at The Kennedy Center, The Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas, Cirque du Soleil TV show Solstrom, Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, America’s Got Talent, CBS Sunday Morning, David Letterman, multiple performances at the White House, as well as countless shows at events all over the world.

Live from the Johnson Hall stage…. at your home!

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ- The performance will be filmed live at Johnson Hall and broadcast over the internet to all who have the ticket link.

Each unique link will be sent out through e-mail by 5:00 on the day of the show to ticket holders. The Link will be sent to the email associated with your ticket purchase. Make sure you have access to that address on the day of the show.

Each ticket purchased covers your household.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Parking is available on Water Street, Machanic Street and in the Arcade Parking Lot off Main Street.  Look for parking signs and follow walking signs to get to Johnson Hall.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Contact our box office at 207-582-7144 Monday through Wednesday noon to 3:00 pm, Friday noon to 3:00 pm and day of show from 5:00 pm on.