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Asolo Repertory Theatre concludes season with 'Sweeney Todd'

Starry Night Dinner Series 3 was hosted April 22 at the home of Katherine Harris and Richard Ware.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 9:40 p.m. April 22, 2019
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Katherine Harris and Richard Ware opened the gates of their home April 22 for Asolo Repertory Theatre's final Starry Night dinner. 

The evening celebrated the upcoming Asolo production of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." Two of the actors, Elizabeth Hawkinson and Perry Sherman, as well as director Peter Rothstein, were also in attendance. Rothstein directed the production "Ragtime" last season. The actors, who play young lovers Joanna and Anthony, both sang a song from the show before dinner. 

The musical runs from May 1 through June 1 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. 

 

Actor Perry Sherman, Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards, actor Elizabeth Hawkinson, pianist Angela Steiner and director Peter Rothstein
Actor Perry Sherman, Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards, actor Elizabeth Hawkinson, pianist Angela Steiner and director Peter Rothstein
Hosts Katherine Harris and Richard Ware
Hosts Katherine Harris and Richard Ware
Dinner was held outside the home.
Dinner was held outside the home.
Florals decorated the tables.
Florals decorated the tables.
Lee Kotwicki and Linda Beavers
Lee Kotwicki and Linda Beavers
Jeff Seberka, Gary Sweetman and Charlie Huisking
Jeff Seberka, Gary Sweetman and Charlie Huisking
Scott Merritt and Eva Slane
Scott Merritt and Eva Slane
Inna and Steve Snyder
Inna and Steve Snyder
Sean and Melanie Natarajan
Sean and Melanie Natarajan
Macy, the host dog
Macy, the host dog
Ron and Rita Greenbaum
Ron and Rita Greenbaum
Scott Merritt and Margaret Wise
Scott Merritt and Margaret Wise
Ann and Larry Gerberding
Ann and Larry Gerberding
Jane Conner, Kim Bleach and Mary Lou and Edward Winnick
Jane Conner, Kim Bleach and Mary Lou and Edward Winnick
The appetizers were named in theme with
The appetizers were named in theme with "Sweeney Todd."
Dinner was held outside the home.
Dinner was held outside the home.
Ernesto Santana and Nancy Blackburn
Ernesto Santana and Nancy Blackburn
Managing Director Linda DiGabriele welcomes guests.
Managing Director Linda DiGabriele welcomes guests.
Katherine Harris and Richard Ware thank guests for coming to their home.
Katherine Harris and Richard Ware thank guests for coming to their home.
Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards tells guests about the romantic, funny and tragic musical.
Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards tells guests about the romantic, funny and tragic musical.
Elizabeth Hawkinson and Perry Sherman sing a song from the production.
Elizabeth Hawkinson and Perry Sherman sing a song from the production.
Pianist Angela Steiner accompanied the actors.
Pianist Angela Steiner accompanied the actors.
Guests signed in when they arrived.
Guests signed in when they arrived.

 

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