Guthrie Gala
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Pop the bubbly
Join Artistic Director Joseph Haj for the second annual Fanfare for the Guthrie — a night to celebrate and honor the legacy of the Guthrie Theater and art in the Twin Cities. All proceeds will support the Guthrie Theater’s programming on and off the stage.
Friday, June 26, 2026
5:30–10:30 p.m.
The Depot Minneapolis
Tickets are on sale now! Purchase below and RSVP by June 12.
For general event information, contact Geneva Gaukel at [email protected].
For information on corporate sponsorship, contact Rachael Crew at [email protected].
Schedule of festivities
5:30 p.m.
Reception with passed hors d’oeuvres and refreshments with a curated silent auction, wine wall and photo booth
7 p.m.
Seated dinner and celebratory program honoring our award recipients, featuring musical performances, showcased live auction experiences and a mission-fulfilling Fund-A-Need
9 p.m.
Post-program social hour with music and merriment to celebrate the future of the Guthrie
TABLES & TICKETS
Join the fanfare
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 1964, 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.
