Bay Street Theater Kicks Off Summer Season, Celebrates 35 Years With Private Patron Event

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Kyle Barisich performed live at board member Nina Lesavoy's North Haven bayside home.

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Bay Street Theater officially launched its summer season and celebrated its milestone 35th Anniversary with an intimate private patron party hosted at Board Member Nina Lesavoy's stunning bayside home in North Haven.

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Set against breathtaking waterfront views and a golden summer sunset, the festive evening welcomed supporters, patrons, artists, and friends of the theater for a memorable celebration honoring Bay Street Theater's enduring legacy and exciting future season ahead.

Guests enjoyed delicious seasonal fare by Aaron Abramson while mingling throughout the beautifully appointed bayside property. A highlight of the evening was a special live performance by Kyle Barisich , whose Broadway-caliber talent brought the room to life. Accompanied by Dan Koontz, the performance offered guests a memorable taste of the artistry Bay Street audiences know and love.

“As we celebrate 35 incredible years of storytelling, creativity, and community, evenings like this remind us how deeply connected Bay Street Theater is to the East End,” said Tracy Mitchell , Executive Director. “We are enormously grateful to Nina Lesavoy for opening her spectacular home and helping us kick off what promises to be an unforgettable summer.”

The board and patron gathering served as both a celebration and a tribute to the loyal supporters whose generosity has helped Bay Street Theater thrive as one of the region's premier cultural institutions for more than three decades.

Bay Street Theater's 35th Anniversary summer season will feature an exciting lineup of productions, events, educational programming, and special performances designed to entertain and inspire audiences of all ages, with MISTER HALSTON premiering on June 2 and running through June 21.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/long-island/article/Bay-Street-Theater-Marked-35th-Anniversary-with-Summer-Season-Launch-Party-20260529)._