Guthrie Gala
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An unforgettable night
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday, June 26 for the second annual Fanfare for the Guthrie — a joyful evening recognizing costume designer Paul Tazewell along with Twin Cities arts leaders Martha Goldberg Aronson, Luella Goldberg, Marilyn Carlson Nelson and Wendy Nelson for their extraordinary impact.
Together, we marked 20 years in our home on the riverfront, illuminated the future of the Guthrie and surpassed our $1.5 million goal — funding the artistic legacy of the theater. We’re beyond grateful for your support.
Save the date for next year's Fanfare on Saturday, June 12!
DISTINGUISHED ARTIST AWARD
Paul Tazewell
Oscar, Emmy and two-time Tony Award-winning designer Paul Tazewell is a defining creative force in theater, film and fashion. From 1995 to 2008, he brought his visionary costume designs to the Guthrie Theater, shaping unforgettable productions and inspiring future artists across the Twin Cities and beyond.
ARTS LEGACY LEADERSHIP AWARD
Martha Goldberg Aronson & Luella Goldberg
Martha Goldberg Aronson and Luella Goldberg have served and continue to serve the Twin Cities community in a variety of capacities. Both are inspired by parents who believed in giving back. The family focuses on education, health and the arts, with a shared belief that these institutions in our community raise up Minnesotans and make our state a great place to live.
Marilyn Carlson Nelson & Wendy Nelson
Marilyn Carlson Nelson and Wendy Nelson share a multigenerational commitment to community grounded in personal responsibility and shared purpose. They are drawn to institutions of excellence — especially the arts — that use their voice, imagination and reach to inspire action through story, music and cause. By investing in platforms with resonance, they seek to bring people together, expand what feels possible and contribute to sustained, collective impact.
PHOTOS
SPECIAL THANKS
FANFARE COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Jamie Wilson & David Ericson
FANFARE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Susan & Tadashi Allen
Roma Calatayud-Stocks
Julie & Jim Chosy
Amy Christie
Mariclaire Horan
John Junek
Kelly & Hans Kabat
Tim Manning & James Bremer
Jennifer & David Miller
Leni & David Moore
Lynn & Anders Myhran
Emily Raspante
Tara D. Sutton & Gary Wilson
Julie & Charlie Zelle
SPONSORS
LEGACY PARTNER
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
EVENT PARTNER
The history behind the name
When the original Guthrie Theater opened on Vineland Place in 1963, musicians played a fanfare on herald trumpets before each showtime. Today, we play a recording of that signature fanfare to announce when a performance is about to begin. This musical tradition is echoed in our annual gala name, which celebrates the Guthrie’s legacy and the excitement of live theater.
