Bay Street Theatre Announces July 4th Fun With Joy Behar

Stars & stripes, Joy Behar, fireworks, and Darrell Hammond... What do they all have in common? Fourth of July weekend fun on the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor! Two special performances with comic favorites Joy Behar and Darrell Hammond will kick off Bay Street's 2010 Summer Comedy Club over the holiday weekend.

Although Joy Behar's July 3rd performance is sold out, comedy lovers can catch Bay Street favorite Darrell Hammond on Monday, July 5th at 8pm. Best known as the longest-running cast member of "Saturday Night Live", Hammond has appeared at Bay Street to rave reviews before -- in the 2008 Mainstage Production of Christopher Durang's BEYOND THERAPY where he played the zany and psychotic therapist, as well as in two sold-out stand-up performances. This summer, in addition to his July 5th comedy act, Darrell Hammond will return in August to play the Baliff in the Mainstage production of David Mamet's courtroom farce, ROMANCE.

On SNL, Hammond's impressions brought to life a cavalcade of politicians, media figures, celebrities and newsmakers, including John McCain, Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Dick Cheney, Sean Connery, Regis Philbin, Donald Trump and Dan Rather. Although retired from the show since last year, Darrell continues to make guest appearances on NBC's late night weekend favorite, as well as CBS' "Late Show with David Letterman" and NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."

Hammond has also appeared on "Law and Order: SVU", "Third Rock From The Sun", "COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS: Darrell Hammond", and most recently FX's hit series "Damages" alongside Glenn Close. His many film credits include SCARY MOVIE 3, AGENT CODY BANKS, and BLUES BROTHERS 2000.

Comedy performances begin at 8 PM. Although Joy Behar's performance is sold out, tickets are still available for Darrell Hammond on July 5th for $60 and $75. Bay Street's Comedy Club continues through July and August with Jake Johannsen (July 12), David Alan Grier (July 19), Jim Breuer (July 26), David Brenner (Aug. 7), Ralphie May (Aug. 16), Joe Piscopo & Bobby Slayton (Aug. 23), and Jamie Kennedy (Aug, 30). Tickets for all other comedians are $60. Tickets are available online at www.baystreet.org, by calling the Bay Street Box Office at 631-725-9500 or at the Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. Box office is open daily from 11AM-6PM.

Bay Street Theatre is a not-for-profit regional theater presenting new, classic and contemporary works, with a commitment to challenging and entertaining our diverse community. This commitment extends to innovative educational programs that highlight the power of live theater. It is our mission to be an artistic haven for an extended family of artists and audience, while continuing to provide a gathering place to share in the unique collective theatrical experience.

Photo Credit: Linda Lenzi

Don't Miss a Broadway News Story Sign up for all the news on the Winter season, discounts & more...