Lin-Manuel Miranda Honored With The Julie Andrews Lifetime Achievement Award At The 35th Annual Bay Street Theater Gala

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts honored Lin-Manuel Miranda with the Julie Andrews Lifetime Achievement Award at its 2026 Gala on Saturday, July 11. Jennifer Garner and Lin-Manuel’s father, Luis A. Miranda Jr., presented him with the Award.

A defining voice in contemporary theater, Miranda is a Pulitzer Prize-, Grammy-, Emmy-, and Tony Award-winning songwriter, actor, director, and producer whose work has reshaped American musical storytelling and expanded its reach to audiences worldwide. His influence reflects the same spirit of creativity, accessibility, and artistic ambition that has defined Bay Street Theater for more than three decades as a home for both emerging voices and established artists.

“For 35 years, Bay Street Theater has been a place where artists and audiences come together to experience the power of live storytelling,” said Artistic Director Scott Schwartz. “Honoring Lin-Manuel Miranda reflects that mission in action. His work has redefined what musical theater can be, and his commitment to expanding access and opportunity in the arts resonates deeply with our own values.”

The Julie Andrews Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals whose work has made a lasting impact on the performing arts, celebrating artistry, innovation, and a commitment to the future of theater.

Bay Street Theater is a year-round, not-for-profit professional theater and community cultural center in Sag Harbor, dedicated to innovating, educating, motivating, and entertaining a diverse community through the performing arts.