We’re honored to have the man President Barack Obama calls the “second-funniest senator in Minnesota,” Al Franken, join us once again for MinnRoast on April 25. Franken has kept a straight face as our junior senator and, as acknowledged in the clip below, MinnRoast is the only time of the year he allows himself to be funny.
MinnRoast 2014 is our seventh annual song-and-skit variety show featuring your favorite local politicians, journalists, and media types. All proceeds support MinnPost, your online source for local, high-quality, independent news coverage for Minnesota.
Sen. Franken will be joined this year by comedienne Lizz Winstead, Gov. Mark Dayton, Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges, Tesfa Wondemagegnehu & VocalEssence, K-TWIN’s Brian “B.T.” Turner, former state Sen. Amy Koch and more.
Ticket and sponsorship prices are featured below. Hope to see you there!
| Ticket Levels | What you get | Cost |
| Way Above Average Ticket(s) | Pre-show reception + Tier One show seating | $200 ($155 tax-deductible) |
| Above Average Ticket(s) | Pre-show reception + Tier Two show seating | $150 ($105 tax-deductible) |
| Show Only Ticket(s) | Tier Three seating | $70 ($60 tax-deductible) |
| Show Only Ticket(s) | Tier Four seating | $35 ($25 tax-deductible) |
| Sponsorship Levels | What you get | Cost |
| Reception Host | 12+ tickets to the show and pre- and post-show receptions. Premium show seating and reserved booth or table seating at the pre-show reception. Valet parking for 6+ cars. Prominent recognition at pre- and post-show receptions and in program book. | $7,500 ($6,720 tax-deductible) |
| Smokey and the Miracle Workers | 10 tickets to the show and pre- and post-show receptions. Premium show seating and reserved booth or table seating at the pre-show reception. Valet parking for up to 5 cars. Recognition at event and in program book. Extra sponsor tix available @$250 each. | $5,000 ($4,350 tax-deductible) |
| Four Seasonings | 8 tickets to the show and pre- and post-show receptions. Premium show seating and reserved booth or table seating at the pre-show reception. Valet parking for up to 4 cars. Recognition at event and in program book. Extra sponsor tix available @$250 each. | $3,000 ($2,480 tax-deductible) |
| Hot Mamas and Papas | 6 tickets to the show and pre- and post-show receptions. Premium show seating and reserved booth or table seating at the pre-show reception. Valet parking for up to 3 cars. Recognition at event and in program book. Extra sponsor tix available @$250 each. | $1,500 ($1,110 tax-deductible) |
To request a MinnRoast sponsorship packet email lkramer@minnpost.com or aswenson@minnpost.com.
