Don’t miss Bay Street Theatre’s Largest Fundraiser of the year- Rock The Dock! The summer benefit will take place on July 20th at the beautiful waterfront Long Wharf in Sag Harbor in honor and memory of the Theatre’s founder and former Artistic Director, Sybil Christopher.  Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres kickoff the evening at 6:30pm, followed by dancing and a live auction with celebrity auctioneer Richard Kind.

You can win VIP tickets and a “meet & greet” to LIVE with Kelly & Michael, vacation getaways at Four Seasons in Costa Rica, The Ritz Carlton Orlando, and more!  All proceeds support Bay Street’s yearlong programming including the Summer Mainstage productions, Educational Outreach Initiatives including Literature Live, Summer College Internships, and Theatre Camps for kids.

Famous daytime television actress, Susan Lucci (above), will be the host of the night. She shares, “I am thrilled to be hosting this year’s event. I have been coming to Bay Street for many years and am so looking forward to the gala and this upcoming season.”

Tony Award winner, Broadway actress and singer, Karen Ziemba (below) is also scheduled to perform! “We are so glad and excited that Karen will be joining us at our Gala this summer,” says Executive Director Tracy Mitchell. “We couldn’t be more excited and we know our attendees will be thrilled to hear her perform.”

“Many people who enjoy weekends in the Hamptons are unaware of the importance of our ROCK THE DOCK fundraiser,” says Tracy Mitchell, Executive Director for Bay Street Theatre.  “As a non-profit doing business on Main Street in Sag Harbor, we offer the highest level of live theater, with acclaimed Broadway casts and directors.  We also are proud to be a haven for local organizations and schools who rely on our open door policy throughout the year. Many depend on us to host their events—from the elementary school variety show, to local filmmakers’ premieres, and even Santa’s visit. In order to serve the community, we must raise over a million dollars a year in donations. ROCK THE DOCK is a great way for people to have a fun night out, while contributing to this vital Sag Harbor institution.”

Past attendees include: Alan Alda, Julie Andrews, Lauren Bacall, Alec Baldwin, Chris Bauer, Joy Behar, Mel Brooks, Kim Cattrall, Chevy Chase, Blythe Danner, Kelsey Grammer, Marvin Hamlisch, Anne Jackson, Billy Joel, Star Jones, Richard Kind, Nathan Lane, Susan Lucci, Terrence McNally, Rosie O’Donnell, Mercedes Ruehl, Liev Schreiber, B. Smith, Eli Wallach, Naomi Watts and Robert Zimmerman.  Here are some pics from last year:

Bay Street Theatre is located at 1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor.  Tickets range from $550 per person and VIP tables are available, and for $150 you can join the party from 9 pm – 11 pm for dessert, drinks, dancing.  The after party will be at B. Smiths. Tickets are available online at www.baystreet.org or by calling Jessica Lemire at 631-725-0818 ext. 129.