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elebrating the 50th anniversary of “A Chorus Line,” a Sag Harbor home once owned by the musical’s composer Marvin Hamlisch has been listed for $3.99 million. The 1840s‑era house at 330 Main St. on Captain’s Row boasts a storied past, including a clandestine speakeasy used during Prohibition when rum runners smuggled alcohol from Canada and the Caribbean into the former whaling town.
Hamlisch (d. 2012, age 68) was a rare PEGOT talent, earning a Pulitzer for “A Chorus Line,” four Emmys, four Grammys, three Oscars and a Tony, and scoring over 40 films. The property has also been home to NFL executive Gene Washington and actress‑ballerina Patricia H. Hall. Current owner Kate Snyder King purchased the house off‑market in 2021 for just under $3.1 million.
Renamed “Pond View,” the fully renovated, turnkey residence features four bedrooms, three baths, and six fireplaces. One bedroom now serves as a library, while the basement speakeasy has been transformed into a stylish lounge. The landscaped grounds include a plunge pool, outdoor shower, and sweeping views of Sag Harbor Cove and Otter Pond.
Restoration work respected the home’s historic character—preserving original details such as the kitchen stove—while adding modern conveniences. The interior opens from a foyer to a parlor with a fireplace overlooking Otter Pond. Pocket doors reveal a living room with a fireplace, glass wall, and den, while French doors lead to a deck. The chef’s kitchen showcases an 1840s fireplace/oven and a beamed ceiling.
Upstairs, the master suite features a fireplace, spa‑style bath with radiant‑floor heating, and views of upper Sag Harbor Cove. A second guest suite offers a renovated marble bath and water views, and a third bedroom also has a fireplace and water vistas.
King describes the house as a warm, inviting sanctuary, noting her effort to restore the basement’s speakeasy feel. She recalls that a nearby railroad once carried liquor off the train during Prohibition, and that small boats brought contraband into the cove.
