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Experience a Cosmic Banter with William Shatner & Neil deGrasse Tyson – June 18, 2025, McCaw Hall, Seattle
It’s a Cosmic Banter of Universal Proportion
Join William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson for a live event at McCaw Hall. This rare evening of cosmic banter covers space, humanity, and the absurdities of the universe. No repeats. One night only.
Seating & Pricing
Choose from 12 price tiers starting at $95
VIP Experiences
• Please note: VIP packages do not include admission to the live show. Show tickets must be purchased separately via the “Book Your Ticket” links on Ticketmaster.com.
• VIP access is independent of your seating location.
Luminary
VIP Access
$200
The Luminary VIP experience is limited to 150 individuals and includes the following:
- Early Access to the Venue
- Pre-Event Reception
- Two (2) Drink Tickets
- Rocking Commemorative Gift
This VIP Package pricing is for a single individual and does not include the price of a ticket to the live event which must be purchased separately through Ticketmaster.
Only 150 Luminary Packages Available
Legends Circle
Exclusive Access
$2300
The Legends Circle is our top-tier VIP experience. This package is limited to 50 individuals and includes the following:
- Early Access to the Venue
- VIP Pre-Event Reception
- Exclusive Backstage Post-Show Reception and Photo Op with Bill & Neil
- Signed & Numbered Limited-Edition Event Poster
- Rocking with Bill & Neil T-Shirt
- Rocking Commemorative Gift
- Collectable VIP Lanyard & Badge
This VIP Package pricing is for a single individual and does not include the price of a ticket to the live event which must be purchased separately through Ticketmaster.
Empower a Student
As part of our commitment to supporting student access, FUTURE of SPACE will donate one complimentary ticket to a qualifying student between the ages of 17 to 21 for every ticket purchased at or above the $350 price point.
A Night Like No Other
COSMIC PERSPECTIVE — Experience the universe through the eyes of a man who’s seen Earth from space and an astrophysicist who’s dedicated his life to understanding our cosmic neighborhood.
UNFILTERED WISDOM — No script, no rehearsals, no boundaries—just authentic conversation between two cultural titans sharing their most candid thoughts.
INTIMATE SETTING — The iconic rocking chairs create an atmosphere of contemplation and comfort, allowing for deeper exploration of life’s most profound questions.
The Luminaries
WILLIAM SHATNER
From his unforgettable television roles to becoming the oldest person to travel to space at age 90, William Shatner has always lived at the edge of possibility.
With a career spanning seven decades, multiple Emmy Awards, and a cultural footprint few can match, Shatner continues to explore the unknown with wonder, wit, and unshakable curiosity.
NEIL deGRASSE TYSON
Astrophysics’ most trusted voice.
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is a renowned science communicator, bestselling author, and Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History. He holds 23 honorary doctorates and NASA’s Distinguished Public Service Medal, but it’s his ability to translate cosmic complexity into human meaning that makes him one of the most respected voices in science today.
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