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Bay Street Theater Hosts 33rd Annual Summer Gala

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Jill Rapaport, Alexa Ray Joel, Christie Brinkley, Tracy Mitchell and Scott Schwartz at the Bay Street Gala. LENNY STUCKER

Jill Rapaport, Alexa Ray Joel, Christie Brinkley, Tracy Mitchell and Scott Schwartz at the Bay Street Gala. LENNY STUCKER

Will Pomerantz, Executive Director Tracy Mitchell and Board of Trustees Co-Chair Steven Todrys at the Bay Street Theater's 33rd annual summer gala on Saturday evening. Rich Lamiroult

Will Pomerantz, Executive Director Tracy Mitchell and Board of Trustees Co-Chair Steven Todrys at the Bay Street Theater's 33rd annual summer gala on Saturday evening. Rich Lamiroult

Honorees Donna Karan and Christy Brinkley at the Bay Street Theater's 33rd annual summer gala on Saturday evening. Rich Lamiroult

Honorees Donna Karan and Christy Brinkley at the Bay Street Theater's 33rd annual summer gala on Saturday evening. Rich Lamiroult

Keith Green, Anne Ciardullo, Bernadette Olsen and Michael Olsen at the Bay Street Theater's 33rd annual summer gala on Saturday evening. Lenny Stucker

Keith Green, Anne Ciardullo, Bernadette Olsen and Michael Olsen at the Bay Street Theater's 33rd annual summer gala on Saturday evening. Lenny Stucker

Bill Campbell, Christine Campbell, Bonnie Comely and Stewart Lane at the Bay Street Theater's 33rd annual summer gala on Saturday evening. Rich Lamiroult

Bill Campbell, Christine Campbell, Bonnie Comely and Stewart Lane at the Bay Street Theater's 33rd annual summer gala on Saturday evening. Rich Lamiroult

Doris Gillman and Beverly Altman at the Bay Street Gala. LENNY STUCKER

Doris Gillman and Beverly Altman at the Bay Street Gala. LENNY STUCKER

Elise Leve, Nina Lesavoy and Loretta Kuffman at the Bay Street Gala. LENNY STUCKER

Elise Leve, Nina Lesavoy and Loretta Kuffman at the Bay Street Gala. LENNY STUCKER

Jane Sherman, Debi Zum and guests at the Bay Street Gala. LENNY STUCKER

Jane Sherman, Debi Zum and guests at the Bay Street Gala. LENNY STUCKER

Mala and Jeff Sander at the Bay Street Gala. LENNY STUCKER

Mala and Jeff Sander at the Bay Street Gala. LENNY STUCKER

Myra Hackel and her sister at the Bay Street Gala. LENNY STUCKER

Myra Hackel and her sister at the Bay Street Gala. LENNY STUCKER

Rakesh Nigam and Allison Silver at the Bay Street Gala. LENNY STUCKER

Rakesh Nigam and Allison Silver at the Bay Street Gala. LENNY STUCKER

Max Greenfield, Mala Sander, Donna Karan and Christie Brinkley at the Bay Street Gala. JASON WEINBERG

Max Greenfield, Mala Sander, Donna Karan and Christie Brinkley at the Bay Street Gala. JASON WEINBERG

authorStaff Writer on Jul 29, 2025

On Saturday, July 12, Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor welcomed more than 300 guests to its 33rd annual Summer Gala: Icons of Impact, an evening celebrating three remarkable women: supermodel and arts advocate Christie Brinkley, fashion innovator and wellness leader Donna Karan and East End philanthropist Mala Sander.

The evening began with dinner at Le Bilboquet, followed by a lively and heartfelt program at Bay Street Theater. Actor and comedian Richard Kind served as emcee, bringing warmth and sharp wit as he guided the evening’s tributes and performances.

Custom-written musical numbers honored each of the Icons of Impact with humor and heart. Karan reflected on her lifelong commitment to creativity and healing, while Sander expressed gratitude for the opportunity to support the arts in her own community.

The live auction featured a impressive lineup of experiences, including a private Parisian getaway, seats to “Hamilton” with a backstage meet-and-greet with Leslie Odom Jr., and a private yacht cruise on Gardiners Bay. The auction was conducted by professional auctioneer Letitia Frye, with Kind joining in for comedic commentary

Among the many in attendance were Alexa Ray Joel, Jill Rappaport and Max Greenfield.

All proceeds from the event support Bay Street Theater’s educational and accessibility initiatives, including Pay What You Can Nights, Free Student Sundays, and the Literature Live! program, which brings free, professional theater to over 3,000 students annually.

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