Photo Flash: Bay Street Theater Hosts 25th Anniversary Gala - Alec Baldwin, Jason Alexander & More Attend!

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts announces the success of the 25th Annual Summer Gala, celebrating Bay Street's Silver Anniversary, which took place in Sag Harbor on the Long Wharf on July 9, 2016 to benefit Bay Street's theatrical, educational and community programs. The evening included a special performance of scenes from productions from the past 25 years directed by Will Pomerantz, as well as a silent auction, cocktail party, Live "Fantasy Auction," dinner and dancing. Artistic Director, Scott Schwartz also announced a new partnership with Jeffrey Seller, producer of Hamilton. Bay Street Theater will produce the new musical, The Man in the Ceiling by Jules Feiffer and Andrew Lippa, directed by Jeffrey Seller as part of the 2017 Mainstage Season.

Arlene and Alan Alda served as Honorary Chairs for the celebration. The Gala honored founding Board member and patrons, Adrianne and Jerry Cohen, Bay Street's visionary founders Emma WAlton Hamilton and Stephen Hamilton, and founding supporter Patrick Malloy III. The evening also included special appearances and performances by Jason Alexander, Alec Baldwin, and Harris Yulin. Richard Kindwas the Celebrity Auctioneer and BD Wong was the Emcee for the evening.

Attendees included: Producers Catherine Adler, Luigi Caiola, Bonnie Comley and Stewart Lane, Jamie deRoy, Riki Kane Larimer, Nelle Nugent; Actors Edie Falco, Aida Turturo; Writers/ Artists Jules Feiffer and Joan Holden, Joe Pintauro, and Stephen Schwartz.

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele presented Bay Street with a 25th Anniversary
proclamation. County Executive, Steve Bellone was also in attendance.