Changes for Bay Street’s Season

In the wake of Jason Alexander’s departure from Bay Street Theater’s “Other People’s Money” to replace Larry David in his Broadway show “Fish in the Dark,” the theater has had to do some tweaking of its summer season.

“Other People’s Money,” which was to run from June 23 to July 26, will no longer be presented, and two new productions will take its place. “Five Presidents,” a drama by Rick Cleveland and directed by Mark Clements, will run from June 23 to July 12. It is set at Richard Nixon’s funeral, where the current and former presidents in attendance offer a glimpse into the private frustrations and public defeats of the office. The play will follow Alena Smith’s “The New Sincerity,” directed by Bob Balaban and running from May 26 to June 14.

After “Five Presidents,” Bay Street has added “The Darrell Hammond Project,” the self-told story of what made the comedian and impersonator who he is. The monologue is a blend of harrowing history, humor, emotion, and the impressions that made him a star of “Saturday Night Live.” It is directed by Christopher Ashley, who added supplied material along with Elizabeth Stein. It will run from July 16 to 26.

The season closes with “Grey Gardens,” a musical, from Aug. 4 to 30. Scott Frankel composed the music with lyrics by Michael Korie. The book is by Doug Wright and the play will be directed by Michael Wilson. The play is based on the 1975 documentary film by Albert and David Maysles about Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier Beale, the aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The play covers two time periods, 1941 and 1973, at Grey Gardens, their East Hampton home.

Tickets are currently available only for season subscriptions. Single-ticket sales will begin on May 15. More information about the productions and pricing as well as ticket sales can be found on the theater’s website.