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 portrait
    Icon of Impact

    Christie Brinkley

    Supermodel, Entrepreneur, Arts Supporter
    Donna Karan portrait
    Icon of Impact

    Donna Karan

    Fashion Revolutionary

    Celebrity Host

    Richard Kind

    Philanthropic Honoree

    Mala Sander

    Mala Sander

    Event Schedule

    12

    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
    Get Tickets

    5pm Dinner & Show Tickets

    $2,500

    SOLD OUT!
    Get Tickets

    Contribution

    $ Up to you

    I cannot attend but I wish to make a contribution
    Get Tickets

    Auction Items

    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. 
    Hamilton

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Steve Todrys
    Lynn Mestel

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

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

    12

    Event Date

    July 12, 2025 5:00 pm

    6pm Cocktail Reception & Show Tickets

    $1,000

    Includes cocktails, lite bites, and show
    Get Tickets

    5pm Dinner & Show Tickets

    $2,500

    SOLD OUT!

    Contribution

    $ Up to you

    I cannot attend but I wish to make a contribution
    Get Tickets

    Steve Todrys
    Lynn Mestel

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

    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.

    Bay Street Theater strives to make our theater performances accessible to EVERYONE. Our primary mission is to Inspire, Entertain and Educate audiences of all backgrounds. Bay Street’s unique PAY WHAT YOU CAN ticket program helps us achieve our goal of making theater available to ALL. Our special PAY WHAT YOU CAN theater nights are a big highlight of our programming each year!

    Sponsored By

    Cuneo Group, Merrill Lynch
    Account Number: 787-04G50
    DTC: 8862

    Scott R. Blair
    Managing Director | CPFA ®, C.R.P.C. ™ 
    Senior Financial Advisor | Senior Portfolio Advisor
    Retirement Benefits Consultant
    NMLS ID: 578993

    Merrill Lynch Wealth Managment
    300 Broadhollow Road, 2nd Floor 
    Melville, NY 11747

    T: 631-546-9501
    C: 516-254-4648
    F: 516-279-3208
    S_Blair@ml.com

    Please alert tracy@baystreet.org that you have made a stock transfer. For specific questions, please email: kim@baystreet.org

    Any student with a valid ID can attend one of Bay Street Theater’s Sunday performances for FREE! Please visit our Box Office for more details.

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