Bay Street’s SUMMER GALA BENEFIT BASH Begins Online Bidding, 7/7

Have you ever wanted to be on stage with some of New York's Broadway actors like Chris Bauer, Darrell Hammond and Richard Kind? Do you dream of feeling the excitement and rush of an opening night on Broadway? How about a luxurious stay for 16-20 in a private home in an exotic location like Punta Cana, Dominican Republic? Would you like to lunch with The View's & Headline News own Joy Behar at the American Hotel or have dinner at New York's most elusive reservations "get" at Rao's? Live out these fantasies and more with the Silent and Live "Fantasy" Auctions at Bay Street Theatre's Summer Gala Benefit Bash taking place on the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor on Saturday, July 17th, and through online bidding beginning July 7th at CharityBuzz.com.

Host Mario Cantone of Sex and The City will help Rock the Dock for Bay Street amidst fabulous food from Sterling Affair Caterers, the spinning styling's of DJ Tom Finn, a special performance by Escola de Samba BOOM and an exciting Tiffany & Co. "Mystery Blue Box Moment"! The Silent and Live "Fantasy" Auction will be sure to pique peoples' interest. In the Live Auction, taking the microphone as Guest Auctioneer will be funny man Richard Kind (Curb Your Enthusiasm), when guests will have the chance to bid on once-in-a-lifetime items including a Walk-On role in Bay Street's production of David Mamet's ROMANCE, a cocktail cruise for 12 on a 75' classic yacht and opening night tickets to Brief Encounter arriving this fall from it's explosive opening in London! In the Silent "Fantasy" Auction, guests will find great items such as jewelry from Vera Wang and Janis Provisor, a foursome at the East Hampton Golf Club, restaurant packages, spa experiences and so much more!

New this year is the chance for anyone, whether attending the gala or not, to bid on some of these fabulous items. Beginning on July 7th, CharityBuzz.com will feature a number of these auction items - all on sale to help benefit Bay Street's non-profit mission. Need a place for 18 people for a family reunion? Bid on it online for Bay Street! Know a Julie Andrews collector? Head to CharityBuzz.com to bid on an original Bay Street Theatre Piano prop created especially for Julie Andrew's directorial debut in "The Boy Friend" and signed by the great lady herself! Bidding opens on July 7th!

And as a bonus event exclusively for Bay Street Gala guests, Tiffany & Co will be bringing their "Mystery Blue Box Moment" to the Long Wharf adding to an already exciting night! Guests of the event can purchase their own Mystery boxes in which every box promises a fabulous Tiffany pendant worth $175 while 1 magical box will reveal a spectacular Diamond Platinum pendant worth over $2400. Only 125 boxes will be available for purchase, and Gala attendees may also pre-purchase their box or boxes for the special price of $100 each by calling the Development Office at 631-725-0818.

Monies raised from the Gala will support Bay Street's many programs including the Summer Mainstage Series, the Comedy Club, The Picture Show Classic Film Series and Educational Outreach Initiatives that include a Summer College Internship program, and Literature Live!, bringing theater arts education to students throughout the East End's middle and high schools.

Just remember, only those with tickets will get under the tent to enjoy the auctions, music, laughs and excitement that Bay Street Theatre's Gala is known for - so call today to reserve your tickets! Tables of 10 are $5,000 or $10,000 for preferred; also available are individual tickets at $500 each with a limited number at only $350. For further information or to purchase tickets, please call Bay Street Theatre's Development Office at 631-725-0818, email events@baystreet.org or visit our website at www.baystreet.org.

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