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PHOTO GALLERY: McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Pre-Grand Opening


  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • | 4:00 a.m. June 9, 2014
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PHOTO GALLERY: McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Pre-Grand Opening
Les and Pam McCurdy
Les and Pam McCurdy
Milly Coppola, Linda Penedetti, Toni Sexton and Nina Voeller
Milly Coppola, Linda Penedetti, Toni Sexton and Nina Voeller
Shayla Twit, Amanda Carbonneu, Melanie Underwood and Tricia Clarke
Shayla Twit, Amanda Carbonneu, Melanie Underwood and Tricia Clarke
Natasha Menke and Richard Dear
Natasha Menke and Richard Dear
Tara Greenbaum and Megan McDonald
Tara Greenbaum and Megan McDonald
David and Shari Jones, Pete Norden and Linda and Mitch McKnight
David and Shari Jones, Pete Norden and Linda and Mitch McKnight
Jessica Hale and Eric Sanders
Jessica Hale and Eric Sanders
Al Aprill and Joyce McNabb
Al Aprill and Joyce McNabb
More than 300 guests gathered at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre’s new location on Ringling Boulevard Monday, June 9, for the McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Pre-Grand Opening Charity Fundraiser.
More than 300 guests gathered at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre’s new location on Ringling Boulevard Monday, June 9, for the McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Pre-Grand Opening Charity Fundraiser.
Mary and Charlie Cusimano
Mary and Charlie Cusimano
Stu and Darlene Gamble
Stu and Darlene Gamble
Michael Juceam, Cindy Marino, Lynn Clement and Steve Ross
Michael Juceam, Cindy Marino, Lynn Clement and Steve Ross
Paul and Pam Lutz
Paul and Pam Lutz
Tammy Mason and Dale Barshinger
Tammy Mason and Dale Barshinger
Kay Mathers and Rob Roy
Kay Mathers and Rob Roy
Carol Strickland, Jennifer Farily and Janice Muri
Carol Strickland, Jennifer Farily and Janice Muri
Bob Sweinsberger and Shawn Lutz
Bob Sweinsberger and Shawn Lutz
Jody Walker and Mark Huber
Jody Walker and Mark Huber
Kimberly Wright and Mary Beth Parker
Kimberly Wright and Mary Beth Parker
Candy Muldoon and Miss Petite Coquette
Candy Muldoon and Miss Petite Coquette

 

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