Scene + Heard: Guthrie Theater’s Bali Ha’i Ball

For the Minnesota Star Tribune
July 8, 2016 at 5:17PM

Dressed in island attire, several hundred friends of the Guthrie Theater transformed the atrium of the Minneapolis icon into a tropical paradise.

This year’s fundraiser, dubbed the Bali Ha’i Ball, celebrated opening night of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific.”

After a social hour and dinner, guests were invited to watch the classic musical, which was helmed by artistic director Joseph Haj. There also was a post-show dessert and after-party.

Proceeds benefit the Guthrie’s artistic and educational programming.

Guthrie artistic director Joseph Haj with daughter Samantha and wife Deirdre.
Guthrie artistic director Joseph Haj with daughter Samantha and wife Deirdre. (Special to the Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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