Bay Street Theatre News

What happens when the stock market crashes, the country is in financial turmoil, and a plucky theatre company is trying to stay alive? No, this is not the story of Bay Street Theatre in 2009, but rather the backdrop for Bay Street's summer musical delight, Dames At Sea. With book and lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller and music by Jim Wise, Dames At Sea is a rollicking valentine to the campy musicals of Hollywood in the 1930s and is sure to be fun for the whole family.

From Sag Harbor to Southampton, Bay Street Theatre is lighting up TWO stages with theatre, chats with local luminaries, music and more! With its hit American Premiere production of DINNER, playing now through August 2nd on the Sag Harbor stage, and MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD, a new developmental piece which premieres this week at the new Bay Street @ The Parrish location, there is truly something for everyone.

As the end of July approaches, so too does the final curtain on Bay Street's darkly humorous, Dinner, featuring Mercedes Ruehl. Recently reviewed by the press as '...supremely acted, riveting, beautifully written... breathtaking in its accomplishments,' this American premiere is a unanimous success. A dinner party from hell is the focus of this wicked satirical comedy, where caustic comments fly like poisonous darts across the dinner table. The playwright reminds us that 'revenge is a dish best served cold', but at this dinner party it is served frozen. The play closes August 2nd and tickets are going fast.

Bay Street Theatre's 2009 Summer Gala Benefit Bash lit up the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor this past Saturday evening, treating guests to a celebration of the 60's from start to finish, providing a groovy good time for all!

The summer is in full swing, and with it, a new relationship between Bay Street Theatre and The Parrish Art Museum is bringing an exciting developmental theater space to Southampton. Baystreet@The Parrish Art Museum will feature a 99-seat café-style theater for new plays in development and premieres with Motherhood Out Loud, running for three nights only-July 30, 31, and August 1st.

If you've ever wondered about all the incredible artistic people that live in our area, Bay Street Theatre's new 'Own Town' series is the place to be on Thursday afternoons at 4pm. Each week, Bay Street's Artistic Director Murphy Davis chats with some of the most interesting people who live and work in our area, from artists and authors to playwrights and producers.

Gotham Chamber Opera, in partnership with the American Museum of Natural History and in association with American Repertory Theater, presents Il mondo della luna (The World on the Moon) by Joseph Haydn, in a new production staged by Diane Paulus, director of Hair, which received the 2009 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.

Jim Breuer, one of the most outrageous comedians in the U.S., is coming to Bay Street. Known for his incredible stand-up performances, charismatic stage antics and impressions, various television appearances, movie roles and his Sirius Satellite Radio show, Breuer will delight and entertain on July 27 at 8:00 p.m. as part of Bay Street Theatre's Monday Night Comedy Club.

While other institutions are jacking up prices to match the wallets of tourists and visitors alike, Bay Street Theatre is continuing to offer less expensive programming so that all may enjoy some summer fun. The week ahead includes free music and a free Salon Night, as well as a $20 ticket for experiencing a Live Radio Broadcast or a chat with ?floral designers to the stars.'

The Off-Broadway hit comedy sensation of celebrities reading from their fellow celebs' biographies is coming to Bay Street and is sure to have audiences roaring. Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words will be at Bay Street on July 20 at 8:00 p.m. as part of Bay Street Theatre's Monday Night Comedy Club.

'American Idol' fans get ready! This Saturday, July 18th guests at Bay Street Theatre's Summer Gala Benefit Bash will have the opportunity to bid on tickets to the 2010 'American Idol' Finale in Los Angeles and tickets to this summer's 'American Idol LIVE Tour' at Nassau Coliseum as part of the Live 'Fantasy' Auction.

Rich Affannato in association with Meri Krassner will present a special invitational reading of the new musical, CALIGULA, with book, music & lyrics by Eric Svejcar, for two performances on Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

Rich Affannato in association with Meri Krassner will present a special invitational reading of the new musical, CALIGULA, with book, music & lyrics by Eric Svejcar, for two performances next Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Under the direction of Chris Presley, the cast features Euan Morton (Taboo) in the title role, with Autumn Hurlbert (MTV's Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods), Matt Bogart (Jersey Boys, Aida), and Anastasia Barzee (White Christmas, Urinetown). These presentations of CALIGULA will be backed by a six-piece band led by Musical Director David Andrews Rogers.

If you've ever wondered about all the incredible artistic people that live in our area, Bay Street Theatre's new 'Own Town' series is the place to be on Thursday afternoons at 4pm. Each week, Bay Street's Artistic Director Murphy Davis chats with some of the most interesting people who live and work in our area, from artists and authors to playwrights and producers.

'Revenge is a dish best served cold,' but at this dinner party it is served frozen. Dinner, an American Premiere written by Moira Buffini, is a wicked satirical comedy, where caustic comments fly like poisonous darts across the dinner table.

Have you ever wanted to have your moment on stage? Do you dream of being part of the excitement of an opening night on Broadway? Or how about sailing the seas on a classic yacht? These fantasies and more will be available to bid on at Bay Street Theatre's Summer Gala Benefit Bash taking place on Saturday, July 18th on the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor.

Betty Buckley has been teaching a very special Summer Song Intensive and Communication Workshop in the Hamptons. The four day boot camp performance intensive began on June 29th and ends today, July 2. The event is sponsored by the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, NY.

With the rainy days of June behind us, East End businesses are certainly more than ready for the onslaught of vacationers looking for summer fun and new and exciting things to do. With that in mind, Bay Street Theatre has recently branched out to create new offerings in partnership with both The Parrish Art Museum and WLIU Radio.

What do Lesley Gore ('It's My Party', 'You Don't Own Me') and the musicals HAIR and DAMES AT SEA have in common? Each are a groovy and fab representation of the music of their era AND will be a part of Bay Street Theatre's Summer Gala Benefit Bash - Sailing Back to the 60's - on Saturday, July 18th on the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor.

Betty Buckley will teach at a very special Summer Song Intensive and Communication Workshop in the Hamptons. The four day boot camp performance intensive will be held on June 29, 30, July 1 & 2 sponsored by the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, NY.