Mason and Gold Among Winners of 2006 MAC Awards

The 2006 MAC Awards were presented on Monday, April 17 at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center at BMCC, 199 Chambers Street. The evening was highlighted by performances by MAC Lifetime Achievement honorees Betty Buckley, Sheila Jordan and Clark Terry, as well as MAC Board of Director Award honorees Phoebe Snow and Judy Gold.

A Time Out NY Award went to Creation Nation, while the Hanson Award was presented to Miles Phillips.

A complete list of 2006 MAC Award winners follows.

Female Vocalist
Diana Templeton

Male Vocalist
Colm Reilly

New York Debut – Female
Alisa Schiff

New York Debut – Male
Matt Sigl

Major Engagement
Karen Mason

Cabaret Comedy / Musical Comedy
Nancy Witter

Impersonation
Rick Skye (Liza Minnelli)

Variety Production/Recurring Series
Julie Gold (Fridays at the 'Plex)

Revue
"A Marvelous Party" for Noël Coward

Special Production / Vocal Duo or Group
Sue Matsuki and Gregory Toroian: 10 Years in the Making

Piano Bar/Restaurant Singing Entertainer
Colm Reilly

Piano Bar/Restaurant/Hotel Lounge Instrumentalist
Ricky Ritzel

Director
Phil Geoffrey Bond

Technical Director
Shane Mathews

Musical Director
Rick Jensen

Song
"The Party Upstairs" — music by Ronny Whyte, lyrics by Francesca Blumenthal

Special Musical Material
"I Think About Sex" — music and lyrics by Ray Jessel

Recording
Lee Lessack… "In Good Company"

Jazz Recording
Sonny Rollins… "Without A Song: The 911 Concert"

Jazz Pianist
Fred Hersch

Jazz Instrumentalist
Wycliff Gordon

Jazz Ensemble
The Frank & Joe Show

Female Jazz Vocalist
Karrin Allyson

Male Jazz Vocalist
Andy Bey

Male Stand-Up Comic
Bill Burr

Female Stand-Up Comic
Jessica Kirson