Popular Twin Cities actors Shanan Custer (above) and Randy Reyes have been to host the annual Ivey Awards. Custer, best known for comedic skills honed at the Brave New Workshop, and Reyes, the incoming artistic director of Mu Performing Arts, will headline the festivities on Sept. 23 at the State Theatre.

It is the 9th year for the Iveys, which this year honors "hometown heroes." The show also will have excerpts from the Guthrie's "Clybourne Park" and Jungle Theater's "Urinetown."

Tickets to this year's event cost $40 apiece.