Lin-Manuel Miranda to be honored by Bay Street

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creative force behind the Broadway megahit "Hamilton," is about to add another award to the many that he's already received for his work.

On July 11, Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts will present him with the Julie Andrews Lifetime Achievement Award at the venue's annual gala. The award is presented to individuals whose work has made a lasting impact on the performing arts, celebrating artistry, innovation and a commitment to the future of theater.

"For 35 years, Bay Street Theater has been a place where artists and audiences come together to experience the power of live storytelling," artistic director Scott Schwartz said in a statement. "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."

Miranda, of course, won the Pulitzer Prize for writing the book and music for the smash "Hamilton," which has been running on Broadway since 2015. He also won Tony Awards for his score for the 2008 musical "In the Heights" as well as Tonys for the score and book for "Hamilton."

The award was created in 2023 with Andrews as the first recipient. The "Mary Poppins" Oscar winner and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton — both of whom live in the Hamptons — have been instrumental in the theater’s development since its conception by their friend, Sybil Christopher, the original founder.