First Starry Night Dinner celebrates "The Music Man"
The Asolo Repertory Theatre dinner was held Nov. 5 at the home of Stanley Kane.
By
Kayleigh Omang
| 10:08 p.m. November 5, 2018
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"The Music Man" begins Nov. 13, and Asolo Repertory Theatre supporters geared up for it Nov. 6 with the first Starry Night Dinner Series dinner.
The dinner was hosted at the home of Stanley Kane, which had a beautiful view of the city from Siesta Key.
Music played throughout the cocktail hour, special drinks were passed around and a few of the actors mingled with the guests.
Guests were able to preview "The Music Man" with two performances, featuring artists Britney Coleman, Charlie Shoemaker, Jack Doyle, Mel Johnson Jr., Joe Torello and Branch Woodman.
Hosts Stanley Kane and Betsy Kane-Hartnett
95 guests attended the dinner.
There are three Starry Night dinners scheduled this season.
The entree was a filet of beef.
An ice cream social was held after the program.
The design was created by Asolo Repertory Theatre Special Events Manager Laura Stuart Wood.
Guests were able to preview performances of "The Music Man."
Jeff Boyd and Jane Conner
The featured cocktail was passed around during social hour.
The featured cocktail was made with whiskey, apple cider and fresh lemon juice.
Eva Slane, Joanna Glass and Roger Stover
Cheryl Maclaughlan, Glo Reber and Maribeth Lawler
Michael Edwards and Orlando Sanchez
A band played throughout cocktail hour.
Guests were asked to take polaroid photos throughout the social hour.
Dennis and Henny Dirks
Frank and Katherine Martucci
Laura Stuart Wood and Tricia Mire
Wendy Feinstein and Nancy Blackbird
Pat Baer and Margie Barancik
Tom and Roxanne Moore with Dr. Stan Pastor
Mel Johnson Jr., Jack Doyle, Steve Orich and Joseph Torello
