Bay Street Theater Gala 2025

Honoring Icons of Impact: An Unforgettable Night of Fashion, Theater & Philanthropy

Together, let’s ensure the curtain never falls on Bay Street’s vital role in our community – your generosity can write the next act.

Bay Street Theater proudly celebrates Christie Brinkley—supermodel, entrepreneur, and passionate champion of arts and environment—alongside Donna Karan, the fashion revolutionary who redefined an industry while uplifting communities through wellness and education. Together, they embody Bay Street’s spirit: where extraordinary talent meets meaningful impact.

Honorees

Icon of Impact

Christie Brinkley

Supermodel, Entrepreneur, Arts Supporter

Icon of Impact

Donna Karan

Fashion Revolutionary

Celebrity Host

Richard Kind

Philanthropic Honoree

Mala Sander

Event Schedule

Event Date

July 12, 2025 5:00 pm

Exclusive Dinner at Le Bilboquet

5:00 pm

Followed by Performance, Honoree Tributes & Live Auction. Limited Availability

Cocktail Reception

6:00 pm

Followed by Performance, Honoree Tributes & Live Auction. At Bay Street Theater

6pm Cocktail Reception & Show Tickets

$1,000

Includes cocktails, lite bites, and show

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5pm Dinner & Show Tickets

$2,500

SOLD OUT!

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Contribution

$ Up to you

I cannot attend but I wish to make a contribution

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Auction Items

Get your maximum bid in today!

Bid on exciting auction items with 100% of the proceeds to benefit Bay Street Theater education initiatives. Live auction to take place on July 12^th at the Bay Street Theater.

If you are unable to attend in person, please place bids with achaisson@baystreet.org until Friday, July 11^th at 5:00pm.

Place Bid! Email achaisson@baystreet.org

A Week in Paris for Four

You and 3 guests will fly in the lap of luxury on La Compagnie, an all-business class airline, from NYC to Paris and enjoy a week in the City of Light. You will stay in a newly renovated 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment in the 7th Arondissement, on Rue St. Simone by Rue du Bac and Rue de Grenelle. The wrap around terrace allows each room to enjoy coffee or cocktails overlooking the roofs of Paris to face the Eiffel Tower and the Invalides. Your host can help recommend wonderful restaurants in the neighborhood as well as throughout Paris. Or you can reserve yourself a table at one of Paris’s many Michelin-starred restaurants, grab fresh macarons from world-famous Lauderée, or enjoy a cup of hot chocolate from Angelina. From the heart of Paris you can explore this historic city full of museums, parks, and cultural icons like the Louvre Art Museum, Luxembourg Gardens, and the Notre Dame Cathedral. This curated auction item includes an exclusive private tour of one of Paris’s most important museums… This experience goes beyond typical tourism, it’s designed for those who appreciate the finer things in life.

4 Tickets to Hamilton starring Leslie Odom Jr.

Enjoy dinner at Coco’s Private Club in Manhattan, followed by chauffer service to the theater. You’ll be provided with 4 House Seats, a backstage tour, and a meet & greet with Leslie Odom Jr. Tickets are entirely sold out; you won’t get another chance like this!

Chef Aron Abramson Private Dinner for 12

Bring Chef Aron Abramson into your kitchen in NYC or the Hamptons and watch as he brings your dinner to life. WIth included tabletop design by India Hicks and wine tasting and pairing from Wine Convive, your dinner party will be unforgettable. With food, wine, and rentals, you won’t need to lift a finger!

Yacht Hampton Cruise for 8

Take a 2-hour sunset tour of Gardiner’s Bay with dinner and drinks on-board. Then, disembark and head straight to Bay Street to enjoy a performance of Bonnie and Clyde: The Musical. Must be a Tuesday in August 2025.

Weekend in the Hamptons

A private chauffer to and from East Hampton with a two-night stay at the historic and luxurious Baker House with dinner Friday night at Nick & Toni’s. Then, Saturday night, enjoy a Caviar Masterclass for 10 people at Baker House. You can Treat your palate and gain incredible, in-depth caviar knowledge, this intimate Masterclass offers a unique opportunity to taste 3 grades of Black River Caviar. Finally, you’ll receive a gift basket from Wölffer Estate Vineyard.

Walk-on Role for Bay Street Theater Main Stage Production 2026

Awaken your “inner-actor” with a walk-on role in Bay Street Theater’s 2026 musical. Includes 8 seats for your friends to witness your acting chops! Also, enjoy a sumptuous dinner for 8 at the American Hotel. Includes entire meal and drinks (tax & tip not included).

Special Auction Items

Tiffany Moment

Tiffany Boxes are back again this year! You may purchase them for $175/ea. with a chance to win a $1,000 Tiffany Gift Certificate. (Boxes only available to Gala ticket purchasers)

YOUR SUPPORT

Legacy

34 years of bold theater and artist discovery.

Impact

Directly fund Mainstage productions and youth arts education.

Performances

Star studded Gala Performances.

Community

Rub shoulders with arts patrons, cultural leaders, and honorees.

Address

Bay Street Theater
1 Long Wharf
Sag Harbor, NY 11963

Board of Trustees

Steve Todrys, Co–Chair
Lynn Mestel, Co-Chair
Christine Wächter-Campbell, Vice Chair
Wendy Harrison
Hashmall, Secretary
Tracy Mitchell,
Executive Director
Scott Schwartz,
Artistic Director
Jennifer Bartley
Joy Behar
David Fink
John Frawley
Dan Gasby
Keith Green
Myra Hackel
Richard Kind
Loretta Kaufman
Carol Konner
Stewart F. Lane
Riki Kane Larimer
Nina Lesavoy
Elise Leve
Leslie Mayer
Laura McPhail
Flora Schnall
Eric Segal

Trustees Emeriti

Ana R. Daniel,
Chair Emeritus
Julie Andrews
Stanley Arkin
Kay Delaney Bring
Adrianne Cohen
Ted Conklin
John Downing
Frank Filipo
Patrick E. Malloy III
Luigi Caiola*
*deceased

Artistic Advisory Board

Alan Alda
Joy Behar
Betty Buckley
Kate Burton
Charles Busch
J. Smith Cameron
Mario Cantone
Kim Cattrall
Marcia Milgom Dodge
Katie Finneran
Stephen Flaherty
Leonard Foglia
Jonathan Freeman
Daniel Gerroll
Julie Halston
Darrell Hammond
Edward Hibbert
Richard Kind
Leigh Lawson
Howard McGillan
Matt McGrath
Kellie Overbey
Lonny Price
Tony Roberts
Mercedes Ruehl
Jeffrey Seller
Twiggy
BD Wong
Harris Yulin
David Zippel

Gala Co-Chairs

Steve Todrys
Lynn Mestel

Host Committee

Calvin Klein
Christie Turlington
Gabby Karan
Gianpaolo de Felice
Jason Weinberg
Matt MacDonald

Gala Committee

Jennifer Bartley
Myra Hackel
Wendy Harrison Hashmall
Ashley Howe
Loretta Kaufman
Elise Leve
Nina Lesavoy
Leslie Mayer
Lynn Mestel