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The cosmos is calling! Join world-renowned astrophysicist and Guild Hall Academy of the Arts Member Neil deGrasse Tyson for the return of StarTalk Live! at Guild Hall—an unforgettable evening where science meets comedy, curiosity, and cosmic discovery.
Dr. Tyson will be joined by Chuck Nice, comedian and longtime StarTalk co-host, and Dr. Janna Levin, physicist, author, and professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University.
Prepare for an exhilarating, mind-expanding journey as this dynamic trio explores the mysteries of the universe, the latest scientific breakthroughs, and the biggest questions about our place in the cosmos. With StarTalk’s signature blend of intelligence, humor, and lively conversation, this live show promises to be as entertaining as it is enlightening.
Purchase the limited “premium” ticket for an intimate post-program star gazing event with Dr. Tyson and our friends at The Hamptons Observatory.
Sale of pre-signed books preceding the program with our friends at BookHampton.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist, author, and science communicator known for making complex cosmic concepts accessible and entertaining. As the Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, he has dedicated his career to inspiring curiosity about the universe.
Tyson has written multiple bestselling books, including Astrophysics for People in a Hurry and Cosmic Queries, and has hosted popular science programs like StarTalk and Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey. His engaging blend of wit and wisdom has made him a leading voice in modern science communication, bridging the gap between academia and pop culture.
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Chuck Nice
Chuck Nice is a respected veteran of stand-up comedy with a rich history in entertainment as a writer, actor, producer, and podcaster. He is the co-host of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson and StarTalk Special Edition (with Neil and Gary O’Reilly). For years, Chuck has been busy making a name for himself across all media, including radio, television, film, and digital platforms. In 2017 Chuck gave a celebrated main stage TED Talk about the unintended (and humorous) consequences of technological advancement to human interaction.
Chuck’s hosting credits include Brain Games: On the Road (National Geographic/Disney+) as well as How to Buy Like a Mega Millionaire, and Home Strange Home (both on HGTV). His film and television credits include The Week Of with Adam Sandler and Kevin Can Wait with Kevin James. No matter how busy he gets, Chuck still finds time to rock the stand-up stage most weekends in New York City.
Janna Levin
Janna Levin is the Tow Professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University. Janna Levin was also the first scientist-in-residence at the Ruskin School of Fine Art and Drawing at Oxford with an award from the National Endowment for Science and Technology, and Arts (NESTA). She has contributed to an understanding of black holes, the cosmology of extra dimensions, and gravitational waves in the shape of spacetime. She is also director of sciences at Pioneer Works. Her previous books include How the Universe Got Its Spotsand a novel, A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines, which won the PEN/Bingham Prize. She was recently named a Guggenheim Fellow. Her latest book, Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space, is the inside story on the discovery of the century: the sound of spacetime ringing from the collision of two black hole over a billion years ago.
Sponsors
Performing Arts programs are supported by 2026 season sponsors Galia Meiri-Stawski and Axel Stawski, with additional lead support from Henry and Peggy Schleiff, The Melville Straus Family Endowment, Monica and Peter Tessler, and Vital Projects Fund.
Guild Hall’s Performing Arts programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Additional support provided by Friends of the Theater: Natascia Ayers and Jim Ciquera, Bonnie and Joel Bergstein, Gene Bernstein and Kathy Walsh, Amy Cooney and Marty Feinman, John and Joan D’Addario, Suzanne and John Golden, Hilarie and Mitchell Morgan, Steve and Susan Pesner and Peace, in memory of Michéle Pesner, whose entire life was devoted to all aspects of culture, The Schaffner Family Foundation, Lisa Schultz and Ezriel Kornel, Stacey and Oliver Stanton, and Susi and Peter Wunsch.