Installation view of Functional Relationships: Artist-Made Furniture, Guild Hall, East Hampton, May 4 – July 13, 2025. Photo by Gary Mamay. Image Courtesy of Guild Hall.
Step into the world of Broadway with an extraordinary night of music, stories, and insider perspectives. Join Tony Award-winning producer and newly inducted Guild Hall Academy of the Arts member Jeffrey Seller (Hamilton, In the Heights, Rent), Broadway star Adam Pascal (Rent, Aida, Something Rotten!), and the always-entertaining Seth Rudetsky (SiriusXM’s On Broadway, Disaster!) for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Seller shares insights from his new book, Theater Kid—a heartfelt memoir tracing his journey from a young theater enthusiast to one of Broadway’s most influential producers. Through engaging conversation, he’ll reflect on the making of groundbreaking productions, with a special focus on Rent, the musical that redefined roadway and inspired a generation.
With Rudetsky moderating and at the piano and Pascal lending his legendary voice, the evening weaves behind-the-scenes revelations with thrilling live performances, offering a rare and intimate look at the artistry, passion, and magic of musical theater.
A book signing will follow the discussion with copies of Theater Kid available for purchase at the event.
Join us for a night of extraordinary music and storytelling featuring the legendary GE Smith, the multi-talented Louis Cato, and special guest Paul Shaffer as part of the 2025 GE SMITH’S PORTRAITS series.
This special evening brings together G.E. Smith, the masterful guitarist and bandleader known for his work with Bob Dylan, Hall & Oates, and Saturday Night Live; Louis Cato, the Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist and bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert; and Paul Shaffer, the iconic musical director and longtime sidekick from Late Night with David Letterman. Together, Smith, Cato, and Shaffer will blend blues, rock, soul, and sharp wit in an electrifying performance filled with masterful musicianship, spontaneous collaborations, and behind-the-scenes stories from decades on the road and in the studio.
PORTRAITSis a uniquely intimate concert series created by Taylor Barton & GE Smith, showcasing in-depth musical conversations with some of the most dynamic artists of our time. Through song and storytelling, these performances offer a rare glimpse into the artistry, influences, and experiences that shape a musician’s craft.
“THE FUNNIEST SHOW IN TOWN, HANDS DOWN!” —THE NEW YORK POST
Hailed as “the funniest show in town, hands down!” by The New York Post and named a Critics’ Pick by The New York Times, the Drama Desk Award-winning Celebrity Autobiography has taken audiences by storm across the globe—from Broadway to London’s West End, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and the Sydney Opera House.
Created by Emmy nominee Eugene Pack and developed with Dayle Reyfel, this uproarious Drama Desk Award-winning comedy show features stars acting out unintentionally hilarious passages from other star’s memoirs – from the poetry of Matthew McConaughey to the confessions of Miley Cyrus to the most famous Hollywood love triangle in history told from all sides.
The Guild Hall Celebrity cast includes Scott Adsit (30 Rock, Big Hero 6), Craig Bierko (Unreal, The Music Man), Christie Brinkley (Uptown Girl), Jackie Hoffman (Only Murders in the Building), J. Smith-Cameron (Succession, Hacks, Rectify), John Slattery (Madmen, Iron Man 2, Spotlight) and more to be announced!
“THE FUNNIEST SHOW IN TOWN, HANDS DOWN!” —THE NEW YORK POST
Hailed as “the funniest show in town, hands down!” by The New York Post and named a Critics’ Pick by The New York Times, the Drama Desk Award-winning Celebrity Autobiography has taken audiences by storm across the globe—from Broadway to London’s West End, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and the Sydney Opera House.
Created by Emmy nominee Eugene Pack and developed with Dayle Reyfel, this uproarious Drama Desk Award-winning comedy show features stars acting out unintentionally hilarious passages from other star’s memoirs – from the poetry of Matthew McConaughey to the confessions of Miley Cyrus to the most famous Hollywood love triangle in history told from all sides.
The Guild Hall Celebrity cast includes Scott Adsit (30 Rock, Big Hero 6), Craig Bierko (Unreal, The Music Man), Christie Brinkley (Uptown Girl), Jackie Hoffman (Only Murders in the Building), J. Smith-Cameron (Succession, Hacks, Rectify), John Slattery (Madmen, Iron Man 2, Spotlight) and more to be announced!
Remember slides? Bring in your slides or someone else’s (and carousels, if you’ve got them)! Slides of old work, vacations, a box you have no clue what it is, —whatever they may be—let’s look together.
Shrinky Dinks with the Shrink! Let’s do some inner child work with Dr. Mesler—only if you are ready to do the hard work.
Fun fact: Joel was only 3 units away from a psychology major.
Art Social is a monthly gathering where attendees enter into a supportive and judgment-free session of art/craftmaking and socializing. Bring your friends and expect to make new ones while tapping into your creative selves. Workshops will be led by experts in their practice, and the projects are designed to be easily and enjoyably accomplished by all skill levels.
Join us for a joyful and family-friendly celebration of circus arts! Sunrise Circus by the award-winning Parallel Exit brings together a remarkable cast of performers from Cirque du Soleil, Big Apple Circus, and more, delivering a show full of heart, humor, and astonishing feats.
Perfect for all ages, this dynamic performance will captivate children, grandparents, and everyone in between. Prepare for a morning of laughter, wonder, and unforgettable moments with this lively, high-energy show.
“They can get laughs simply by breathing.” – The New York Times
The fun starts early with a cookie decorating workshop with our friends at Citarella starting at 3:30 pm. Pre-show workshops are free for all KidFEST ticket holders.
A collaborative drawing and design session. Bring in your own chair or sitting object – something you sit in often (and that is portable) We’ll look at our chairs – discuss what they do for us and how the design of a chair comes about and ultimately how chairs are born—we will dream and collaborate to create the perfect chair.
Over the past 8 years, Joel Mesler has painted over a thousand portraits. Part performance, a hap-happy-happening, Mesler has created unique opportunities for guests and passersby to sit for a mini-portrait session at venues such as Independent Art, Levy Gorvy Dayan, and The Mark Hotel, on a ferry, and even at artist Austyn Weiner’s wedding. You, too, could experience portrait painting with Mesler!
More information to come to sign up for Portrait Painting with Joel (Don’t Stop Painting).
In her new one-woman show, Candace Bushnell, the international best-selling author and creator of Sex and the City, takes the audience on a whirlwind tour of New York City—from Studio 54 to the Lipstick Jungle and beyond. With sharp humor and insight, Candace shares unforgettable stories of fashion, literature, and love, all while pouring cosmos in Manolos.
Join the OG Carrie Bradshaw for a Girls’ Night Out you won’t forget, as she reflects on the experiences that made her a cultural icon.
