Beloved comedic duo Steve Martin and Martin Short have been forced to cancel two shows on their "The Dukes of Funnytown!" tour due to a COVID-19 diagnosis for Martin. The cancellation affects shows scheduled in Virginia Beach and Richmond. Martin announced the news on Instagram, expressing his disappointment and assuring fans that rescheduled dates are planned. He shared a humorous post alongside the announcement, featuring his dog and a later post jokingly showcasing his COVID test results. The pair's next scheduled performance is at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Florida on October 4th, a date already rescheduled from January 11th. The extensive tour continues to span numerous cities including Las Vegas, Boston, Pittsburgh, Austin and will conclude in Cleveland in April 2026. This isn't the first time the comedic legends have faced tour disruptions due to illness. Earlier this year, Martin Short's COVID-19 diagnosis resulted in postponed shows. This latest setback follows their appearance at the Emmy Awards and subsequent attendance at the Disney Emmys party. The news comes as Martin and Short continue to star alongside Selena Gomez in the popular Hulu series, "Only Murders in the Building." Fans eagerly await their return to the stage following Martin's recovery.
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Originally published at: https://deadline.com/2025/09/steve-martin-cancels-comedy-shows-covid-martin-short-1236551500/
