Arts & Entertainment
Steve Martin, Martin Short Cancel FL Shows Because Of LA Fires
"Only Murders in the Building" stars Steve Martin and Martin Short canceled FL tour dates as LA-area wildfires continue to ravage the area.
FLORIDA — Comedians and actors Steve Martin and Martin Short canceled two upcoming Florida tour dates because of the fast-moving wildfires that continue to burn in California.
Fueled by dry, gusty winds, the fires have killed five people and forced at least 70,000 evacuations across Los Angeles County, with a new blaze erupting overnight in the Hollywood Hills, Patch reported.
“Everyone is alive, but there is devastation,” Martin wrote in an Instagram post announcing the show cancellations.
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The “Only Murders in the Building” stars were scheduled to bring their touring live show, “The Dukes of Funnytown!” to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on Friday night and to the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on Saturday.
Martin’s website indicated the shows could be rescheduled.
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“We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will provide information regarding rescheduled dates as soon as possible,” the website reads.
Their next scheduled date is Jan. 23 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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