Minnelli, Morton, Testa, Fraser & More Win Back Stage Bistro Awards

Back Stage Magazine has announced the winners of its Back Stage Bistro Awards which honor excellence in the world of cabaret. The award ceremony will take place on Tuesday, April 28 at the Gotham Comedy Club.

This year, special awards will be given to Liza Minnelli, for Enduring Artistry, and Charles Aznavour, who is this year's recipient of the Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award. Most of the Bistro-winning artists and shows are expected to perform at the gala event which will begin at 6:30pm, and will be hosted by Producer Sherry Eaker.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 646-654-5725 or visit bistroawards.com.

Winners of the 24th Annual Back Stage Bistro Awards Are:

Outstanding Vocalist
Euan Morton - Metropolitan Room

Outstanding Vocalist
Susan Winter - Metropolitan Room

Outstanding Jazz Vocalist
Laurel Massé - Birdland and Metropolitan Room

Outstanding Debut
Deb Berman -Metropolitan Room

Ira Eaker Special Achievement Award
Kim Smith - Don't Tell Mama, Joe's Pub, Duo Theatre

Outstanding Major Engagement
Amanda McBroom - Metropolitan Room

BMI Award for Outstanding Songwriter/Entertainer
Julie Gold - The Duplex

ASCAP Award for Outstanding CD
Carol Hall - "Hallways: The Songs of Carol Hall"

Outstanding Vocal Group
Uptown Express - Metropolitan Room

Outstanding Duo
Alison Fraser & Mary Testa/"Together Again: The Songs of
Rusty Magee" - Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Cafe

Classic/Outstanding Theme Show
Tapestry Rewoven - A Jazz Re-imagining of the Carole King
performed by Laurie Krauz, musical direction and arrangements by Daryl Kojak/Metropolitan Room and the Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Cafe

Outstanding Theme Show
Little Death: Songs of Coming and Going, conceived and performed by Karen Kohler, directed by John- Richard Thompson, musical direction by Doug Oberhamer/ arrangements by Tom Nazziola, Oberhamer, and Kohler/Zipper Factory Theatre

Outstanding Tribute Show
Liz McCartney/"Rosemary & Time: A Musical Tribute to The Life of Rosemary Clooney" - Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Cafe

Outstanding Revue
Nashville, co-starring Daryl Glenn and musical director/arranger Jo Lynn Burks, directed and choreographed by Vince DeGeorge/Metropolitan Room

Outstanding Lounge Entertainer
Brian Nash - The Duplex

Outstanding Burlesque/Vaudeville Act
Narcissister - Joe's Pub

Series / Outstanding Series
Opening Doors Theatre Company: Closing Notice - The Duplex

Outstanding Director
Lennie Watts

Outstanding Musical Director
Don Rebic

Outstanding Technical Director
Lisa Moss - The Duplex

Special Award for preserving, documenting and celebrating the Great American Songbook
Robert Kimball

Special Award for his Cabaret Cares benefit series
Joseph Macchia

Enduring Artistry
Liza Minnelli

Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award
Charles Aznavour

 

 

Photo Credit: Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.

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