Legendary singer-actress Lainie Kazan and versatile performer Maurice Hines will be honored, along with 16 others, at the 28th Annual Bistro Awards gala, which recognizes outstanding achievement in New York cabaret, jazz, and comedy. The celebration will take place on Monday, March 4th at 6:30 pm at GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB (208 West 23rd Street, NYC - 212-367-9000 - ). Others being honored include Maurice Hines, Clint Holmes, Sue Raney, Jenifer Lewis, Justin Vivian Bond & Alec Mapa. Ms. Kazan will receive the Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Hines is being honored for his Enduring Artistry. The evening, under the direction of Shellen Lubin, will once again be co-hosted by comedian and actor Jim David, and will feature performances from most of this year's Bistro-winning artists.
The complete list of recipients are as follows:
(please note that the list originally sent by the Bistro Award press release was missing several recipients - we print the complete list here)
LAINIE KAZAN - Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award
MAURICE HINES - Enduring Artistry
CLINT HOLMES - Major Engagement - Cafe Carlyle
SUE RANEY - Major Engagement - Feinstein's
JENIFER LEWIS - Dazzling Return to New York Cabaret - "Black Don't Crack at 54 Below" - 54 Below
BARRY LEVITT - Ongoing Musical Excellence
LIAM FORDE - The Ira Eaker Special Achievement Award
HIGHLIGHTS IN JAZZ - Special Award to Jack Kleinsinger
BEN RIMALOWER - Special Award - solo play - "Patti Issues" - The Duplex
JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND - Singular Artistry - 54 Below
ALEC MAPA - Comedy Monolog - "Baby Daddy" - Laurie Beechman Theatre
TANYA HOLT - Vocalist
DEANNA KIRK - Jazz Vocalist
MICHAEL HUGHES - Debut - "Mickey and Judy" - The Duplex
T. OLIVER REID - Theme Show - "Drop Me Off in Harlem" - Feinstein's
MARY LIZ MCNAMARA - Songwriter
MOIRA DANIS - Recording - "Some People's Lives"
CATHERINE RUSSELL - Recording - "Strictly Romancin'"
(please note that the list originally sent by the Bistro Award press release was missing several recipients - we print the complete list here)
LAINIE KAZAN - Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award
MAURICE HINES - Enduring Artistry
CLINT HOLMES - Major Engagement - Cafe Carlyle
SUE RANEY - Major Engagement - Feinstein's
JENIFER LEWIS - Dazzling Return to New York Cabaret - "Black Don't Crack at 54 Below" - 54 Below
BARRY LEVITT - Ongoing Musical Excellence
LIAM FORDE - The Ira Eaker Special Achievement Award
HIGHLIGHTS IN JAZZ - Special Award to Jack Kleinsinger
BEN RIMALOWER - Special Award - solo play - "Patti Issues" - The Duplex
JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND - Singular Artistry - 54 Below
ALEC MAPA - Comedy Monolog - "Baby Daddy" - Laurie Beechman Theatre
TANYA HOLT - Vocalist
DEANNA KIRK - Jazz Vocalist
MICHAEL HUGHES - Debut - "Mickey and Judy" - The Duplex
T. OLIVER REID - Theme Show - "Drop Me Off in Harlem" - Feinstein's
MARY LIZ MCNAMARA - Songwriter
MOIRA DANIS - Recording - "Some People's Lives"
CATHERINE RUSSELL - Recording - "Strictly Romancin'"
General Admission tickets are $65; Premium Tickets are $100. To purchase tickets, go to http://www.bistroawards.com. For additional information, please call 646-637-2806 or 917-239-5467.
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