2025 Benefit Concert a Huge Success!

October 22, 2025

What a night! Theatre Lawrence was rocking a nearly sold out house on October 10 as the Beatles tribute band Yesterday & Today brought down the house at our 2025 Benefit Concert. From the great music, to a surprise wedding proposal, the energy in the room was electric!


Thanks to the incredible generosity of our audience, sponsors, and donors, the evening raised approximately $61,000 in net proceeds, with more than $31,000 contributed through the Raise the Paddle for The Penguin Project—our program empowering young artists with special needs to shine on stage.


Guests enjoyed great music, delicious food and drinks, and a joyful celebration of community and the arts.


We’re grateful to everyone who made it possible—our volunteers, sponsors, and the amazing crowd who filled the theatre with joy and Beatles love!



Check out the full photo gallery.

Photos by Jeff Burkhead, Backstory Photography

Thank you to all the sponsors who made this event possible:

Ameriprise Financial - Teresa Kempf

Sigler Pharmacy

CEK Insurance

Broadband Legal Strategies

Envista

Allworth Financial

Maceli's

Sunny Day Party Art

Ludus

Owens Flower Show

Guitarma

Stone Hill Hotel

Cork & Barrel

Marks Jewelers

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