Thank you for a great event!
All of us at History Theatre extend a HUGE thank you to all of the folks who made our annual benefit - A Historic Night Out - such a fun and successful event!
Special thanks go to the Saint Paul Athletic Club for being a beautiful venue for the evening. Also to the event sponsor Anchor Bank.
The program began with a welcome from History Theatre's Artistic and Managing Directors, Ron Peluso and Karen Mueller.
The program was emceed by a pair of Minnesota's favorite celebrities: Sue Scott and Don Shelby.
And then there were all of the fantastic performers who lit up the evening with songs and scenes from some of History Theatre's past productions!
Kacie Riddle performing “Be My Little Baby Bumblebee” from Coco’s Diary
Norah Long singing "You Made Me Love You" from Beyond the Rainbow
Peter Moore doing a reading from Sons of the Bedtime Nooz
Kendall Anne Thompson & Peter Middlecamp performing "To Search for You" from Baby Case
Shanan Custer & Paul de Cordova performing an improv sketch from Dudley: Rigged for Laughter!
Justice Paul Anderson offering a testimonial about the important place History Theatre has in our community
Joe Nathan Thomas performing "Orpahn Riders" from Orphan Train
Rosa Gaona performs "Fever" from Los Rumbaleros
Fred Wagner performs a scene from Axel & His Dog
Ricardo Vazquez as Augie Garcia and Nicholas Freeman as Buddy Holly perform "Let the Good Times Roll" from River Road Boogie: The Augie Garcia Story
Thanks also to the band: Jake Endres (Music Director and piano), Erik Christianson (Drums), and Rory Mitchell (Bass).
And a special thank you to Gary Binger for sharing these fantastic photos with us!