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

Christie Brinkley

Donna Karan
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
Cocktail Reception
6:00 pm
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 12th at the Bay Street Theater.
If you are unable to attend in person, please place bids with achaisson@baystreet.org until Friday, July 11th at 5:00pm.

A Week in Paris for Four

4 Tickets to Hamilton starring Leslie Odom Jr.

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

Weekend in the Hamptons

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
Event Date
July 12, 2025 5:00 pm
5pm Dinner & Show Tickets
$2,500
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
Sponsors
FAQs
For those who purchase dinner and show tickets, the event starts at 5:00pm at Le Bilboquet. For those who purchase cocktails and show tickets, the reception starts at 6:00pm at Bay Street Theater. Performances begin at 7:30pm.