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5:30 p.m.
Reception with passed hors d’oeuvres and refreshments with a curated silent auction, wine wall and photo booth
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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
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9 p.m.
Post-program social hour with live music and merriment to celebrate the future of the Guthrie
Guthrie Gala
Cue the trumpets
Join Joseph Haj, Guthrie Artistic Director, and ReBecca Koenig Roloff, Guthrie Board Chair, at the second annual Fanfare — an unforgettable night of community, connection and artistry celebrating the legacy of the Guthrie Theater.
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.
Schedule
Join the fanfare
Gold Hosted Table
Includes invitation for ten (10) to the entire event and recognition as one of our leading donors. Additional benefits include:
- VIP table placement
- One complimentary hotel room at The Depot on the evening of Fanfare
- Complimentary beverages throughout the event
- Opportunity to host a Guthrie Artistic Team member or actor at your table
- Ten (10) complimentary parking passes
- Verbal recognition during the speaking program Name on onsite signage and in event program
Silver Hosted Table
Includes invitation for ten (10) to the entire event and recognition as one of our leading donors. Additional benefits include:
- Complimentary beverages throughout the event
- Opportunity to host a Guthrie Artistic Team member or actor at your table
- Ten (10) complimentary parking passes
- Name on onsite signage and in event program
Bronze Hosted Table
Includes invitation for ten (10) to the entire event and recognition as one of our leading donors. Additional benefits include:
- Complimentary wine with dinner
- Name in event program
VIP Ticket
Includes invitation for one (1) to the entire event. Additional benefits include:
- Complimentary beverages throughout the event
- One (1) complimentary parking pass
Fanfare Ticket
Includes invitation for one (1) to the entire event and complimentary wine with dinner.
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Distinguished Artist Award
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.
Make a donation
Can’t attend on June 26? You can still join the celebration by making a gift today in honor of our award recipients or to help further the Guthrie’s mission. We are grateful for your support.
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
Julie & Charlie Zelle
Thanks to our sponsors
Contact us
Corporate sponsorships are available! For more information, please contact Rachael Crew at rachael.crew@guthrietheater.org.
For general event information, please contact Marge Pearson at marge.pearson@guthrietheater.org.
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.
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