Sybil Christopher News

The annual 'ROCK THE DOCK' SUMMER BENEFIT BASH on Saturday, July 20, will be hosted by the one and only Susan Lucci. Actor and Bay Street Board Member, Richard Kind, who most recently won the DRAMA DESK AWARD for his role on Broadway's THE BIG KNIFE, will be the evening's celebrity auctioneer. Board member Joy Behar also plans on attending, with a host of other surprise celebrities. The gala is being held in honor and memory of the Theatre's founder and former Artistic Director, Sybil Christopher.

The annual ROCK THE DOCK! SUMMER BENEFIT BASH on Saturday, July 20, will be hosted by the one and only Susan Lucci. Actor and Bay Street Board Member, Richard Kind, who most recently won the DRAMA DESK AWARD for his role on Broadway's THE BIG KNIFE, will be the evening's celebrity auctioneer. The gala is being held in memory of the Theatre's founder and former Artistic Director, Sybil Christopher. Tickets are available online at www.baystreet.org or by calling Jessica Lemire at631-725-0818 ext. 129.

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Co-founder and artistic director of Bay Street Theatre Sybil Christopher passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013, according to an announcement by the theatre's website. She was 83. Christopher served as artistic director at Bay Street for nearly 22 years until 2012, when she stepped down.

The official opening night for Polly Draper in MY BRILLIANT DIVORCE, took place last Saturday night at Bay Street Theatre. Geraldine Aron, the playwright for this American Premiere attended the after party in the lobby along with other theatre veterans including Blythe Danner, TEd Hartley and Dina Merrill, John McDaniel, Terrence McNally, Joe Pintauro, Mercedes Ruehl, Sloan Shelton, and Harris Yulin. The show runs now through Sunday, June 24. The production is directed by Matt McGrath, one of Bay Street Theatre's Artistic Associates.

Bay Street Theatre held its First Annual Honors Benefit last night with some of the biggest names of the stage and screen converging at the Manhattan Penthouse in New York City to honor Joy Behar, AdriAnne Cohen and John Downing, all members of Bay Street's Board of Trustees. The evening was capped off by an amazing performance by the one and only Liza Minnelli to a standing-room only crowd. View photos below!

Bay Street Theatre announced today that Sybil Christopher, one of the founders of the theatre, is changing roles. After twenty years, Ms. Christopher is putting her Artistic Director's hat aside for that of Consultant.

Bay Street Theatre held an "ALL COMMUNITY MEETING" on Thursday, January 12 from 7-9pm to discuss Bay Street Theatre's future plans in 2013.

As a follow up to recent articles, Bay Street Theatre confirms that it is looking for a new home in Sag Harbor. Contrary to some headlines, the theatre is not closing its doors. The theatre will celebrate its 21st season in 2012 in its current location on the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor. The lease is up in May, 2013, so the 22nd season will take place at a new or temporary facility.

Bay Street Theatre today announced four new members to the Board of Trustees: Erik Batt, Joy Behar, Mariann Florio, and Jane Holden.

ENTER LAUGHING, The Musical, the hilarious production, began previews on August 9 with a standing ovation after the brilliant and much appreciated performance.

Bay Street Theatre continued its 20th season celebration with the ROCK THE DOCK! SUMMER GALA BENEFIT on the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor on Saturday, July 16. It was a beautiful night in the Hamptons set against the backdrop of Sag Harbor's sunset-drenched bay.

Bay Street Theatre is pleased to announce BETTY'S SUMMER VACATION, by Christopher Durang; directed by Trip Cullman will be the second Mainstage Production for 2011 running July 5-31.

Bay Street Theatre is celebrating its 20th season and has announced the 2011 Mainstage productions. From the insightful look into the life of Truman Capote, to the wild comedy of Christopher During, and a Broadway bound musical.

Bay Street Theatre is getting ready for the 20th Mainstage Season beginning May 31. Local equity and non-equity actors are encouraged to audition for roles in Betty's Summer Vacation and other upcoming productions.

Bay Street Theatre is pleased to announce that Mercedes Ruehl has joined the Board of Trustees. Prior to her role in the 2009 Bay Street production of DINNER, Mercedes Ruehl was seen in Bay Street productions of VIVA LA VIDA and BLUE LIGHT.

Bay Street Theatre is getting ready for the 20th Mainstage Season beginning May 31. Local equity and non-equity actors are encouraged to audition for roles in Betty's Summer Vacation and other upcoming productions.

Bay Street Theatre is pleased to announce that actor Chris Bauer has joined the Board of Trustees.

Bay Street Theatre kicked off its 2nd Annual Appeal this week by announcing that actor Richard Kind has joined the Board of Trustees. The theatre will celebrate its 20th anniversary season in 2011.

Bay Street Theatre presents David Mamet's play, ROMANCE. It is the third and final play of the 2010 Mainstage Season and runs through September 5. This shockingly funny courtroom comedy is directed by Lisa Peterson.