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Gerry Mcintyre will choreograph Mel Brooks' “Young Frankenstein” for Bay Street Theater's production running August 1 to 25. COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER
Harry Slattery stars alongside his parents, John Slattery and Talia Balsam, in Frank D. Gilroy's play "The Subject Was Roses” running May 28 to June 16 at Bay Street Theater. COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER
John Slattery stars alongside his wife, Talia Balsam, and son, Harry Slattery, in Frank D. Gilroy's play "The Subject Was Roses” running May 28 to June 16 at Bay Street Theater. COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER
Talia Balsam stars alongside her husband, John Slattery, and son, Harry Slattery, in Frank D. Gilroy's play "The Subject Was Roses” running May 28 to June 16 at Bay Street Theater. COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER
Stuart Ross will direct Bay Street Theater's production of Mel Brooks' “Young Frankenstein” running August 1 to 25. COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER
Bay Street is gearing up for its 2024 mainstage season and a summer lineup with a stellar mix of classics. The season kicks off with Frank D. Gilroy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning family drama “The Subject Was Roses” from May 28 to June 16, starring the family of John Slattery, Talia Balsam, and their son Harry Slattery, directed by Tony Award-winner Scott Wittman and will close with the musical Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein,” a hysterical romp directed by Stuart Ross and choreographed by Gerry Mcintyre from August 1 to 25. A third exciting production will be announced soon and will run from June 25 to July 20.
“The 2024 Summer Season at Bay Street is going to bring so much talent to the East End,” said Scott Schwartz, Bay Street’s artistic director. “Beloved and renowned artists are returning to our stage or making their Bay Street premieres, and we’re so excited. I know this is going to be a summer full of bold shows that will be the talk of the town all season long.”
The Bay Street Theater 2024 Mainstage Line-up includes:
“The Subject Was Roses” – May 28 to June 16
Book by Frank D. Gilroy, starring John Slattery, Talia Balsam and Harry Slattery, directed by Scott Wittman. Like roses, family relationships are beautiful but thorny. This Pulitzer Prize and two-time Tony Award-winning play is a poignant drama set in The Bronx in 1946 about the emotional struggles and hidden tensions within a family as their son returns from service in W.W.II. As they confront their past and present, this timeless play explores enduring themes of reconciliation and the fragility of love.
Mel Brooks’s “Young Frankenstein” – August 1 to 25
Presented in Association with Berkshire Theatre Group & Geva Theatre. Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, original direction and choreography by Susan Stroman, directed by Stuart Ross, choreography by Gerry Mcintyre.
The comedic genius of Mel Brooks combines with classic B-movie horror in this hilarious musical based on his beloved film. The young American doctor Frederick Frankenstein (“that’s pronounced Fronkensteen!”) is summoned to Transylvania to claim his Grandfather Victor’s estate. Little does he know that this journey will change not only his life, but those of everyone around him, including his sidekick Igor, the beautiful assistant Inga, and a brand-new Monster made for Musical Comedy Heaven. Brace yourself for a wild and inventive production of this side-splitting musical comedy from the director and choreographer of Bay Street’s hit “Enter Laughing.”
Subscriptions for the 2024 season are now on sale now at baystreet.org, 631-725-9500 or at the box office on Long Wharf in Sag Harbor.
Staff Writer on Feb 1, 2024