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First Starry Night Dinner of the season sets the bar

Supporters of the Asolo Repertory Theatre were welcomed to the home of Stanley Kane.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 12:45 a.m. November 9, 2016
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Starry Night Dinner 1: “Guys and Dolls” treated various Asolo Repertory Theatre supporters on Monday, Nov. 7 to a casino-themed celebration featuring a gourmet dinner, live music and a sneak peak performance by some of the cast members of the Asolo’s production of “Guys and Dolls.”

Guests enjoyed the sounds of The Jazz Phools while they socialized during cocktail hour, then saw two songs from “Guys and Dolls” be performed. Audrey Cardwell sang "If I Were A Bell" and Audrey Cardwell and Cole Burden sang "I've Never Been in Love Before."

Veronica Brady and Mark Pritchett
Veronica Brady and Mark Pritchett
Patricia Laughlin, Joanne Powers and Susan Samson
Patricia Laughlin, Joanne Powers and Susan Samson
Members of The Jazz Phools perform for the guests.
Members of The Jazz Phools perform for the guests.
Denise Mei, Jen Rust and Julie Milton
Denise Mei, Jen Rust and Julie Milton
Scott Merritt and Salena Wilhoit
Scott Merritt and Salena Wilhoit
Table settings followed a pink and yellow color scheme with “Guys and Dolls”-inspired touches, such as dice and subway sign lampshades.
Table settings followed a pink and yellow color scheme with “Guys and Dolls”-inspired touches, such as dice and subway sign lampshades.
“Guys and Dolls” Director/Choreographer Josh Rhodes and Music Director Sinai Tabak
“Guys and Dolls” Director/Choreographer Josh Rhodes and Music Director Sinai Tabak
Margaret Wise, Pamela Hughes and Deborah Beacham
Margaret Wise, Pamela Hughes and Deborah Beacham
Showgirls promoting the “Guys and Dolls” theme welcoming guests to the dining area.
Showgirls promoting the “Guys and Dolls” theme welcoming guests to the dining area.
Marko Radisic and Ashley Kozel
Marko Radisic and Ashley Kozel
Charlie Huisking and Carole Crosby
Charlie Huisking and Carole Crosby
Hermione Gilpin, Rita Greenbaum and JoAnn Burhart
Hermione Gilpin, Rita Greenbaum and JoAnn Burhart
Jim Roque with Diana and Armbrust Howard
Jim Roque with Diana and Armbrust Howard
Tricia Mire, Sheila Wynne, Lisa Morris and Carolyn Van Helden
Tricia Mire, Sheila Wynne, Lisa Morris and Carolyn Van Helden
Marjorie and Bill Sandy with Herman and Sharon Frankel
Marjorie and Bill Sandy with Herman and Sharon Frankel
Debby and Jerry Hamburg
Debby and Jerry Hamburg
Molly Schechter, Bob and Beverly Bartner and Walton Beacham
Molly Schechter, Bob and Beverly Bartner and Walton Beacham
Jeff Sebeika, Charlie Huisking, Teri Hansen and President of the Asolo Board of Directors Larry Haspel
Jeff Sebeika, Charlie Huisking, Teri Hansen and President of the Asolo Board of Directors Larry Haspel
Donna Koffman and Tammy Karp
Donna Koffman and Tammy Karp
Debbie Haspel and Anne Garlington
Debbie Haspel and Anne Garlington

 

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