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The 2006 Nightlife Award winners perform at Town Hall, Feb 6th |
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Written by Ronaldo Oregano
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Monday, 30 January 2006 |
 Eartha Kitt The 2006 Nightlife Awards at Town Hall on Monday, February 6 is fast becoming yet another evening of “epic entertainment” (American Theater Web). This always star-studded celebration of the talent in New York City’s nightclubs includes performances by Paula West, Hank Jones, Freddy Cole, Bill Charlap and the Harry Allen and Joe Cohn Quartet. In keeping with the spirit of this unique awards show, all will perform.
They will join Nightlife Legend honoree Eartha Kitt, who will also perform, as will such winners as Elaine Stritch and Brian Stokes Mitchell. These and other great talents are performing at the 2006 Nightlife Awards to help promote the extraordinary artists that perform every night of the week, every week of the year in the clubs of New York. The winners were chosen by 27 critics and experts who cover cabaret, comedy and jazz.
The Nightlife Awards is the only ALL-PERFORMANCE awards show in the world. There are no acceptance speeches! To see the
 Bill Charlap greatest nightlife talent in the world perform on one stage, on one night, this is all that it costs: Tickets are $25, $50 & $75. Tickets are available at the Town Hall Box Office (123 West 43rd Street) or via TicketMaster at 212-307-4100. Limited tickets are available to the after party for an additional $50 by calling 212-365-4345. The Nightlife Awards take place on Monday, February 6 at 7:00 PM.
The 2006 Nightlife Awards is sponsored in part by ASCAP, Edythe Kenner, TheaterMania.com, Jill & Irwin Cohen, Trattoria Dopo Teatro, Thoroughbred Records, Edith & Ervin Drake, Joe Corcoran and Peter & Barbara Leavy.
2006 Nightlife Award winners (and finalists):
Outstanding Cabaret Female Vocalist in a Major Engagement: - ELAINE STRITCH
- Finalists: Chita Rivera and Rebecca Luker
Outstanding Cabaret Male Vocalist in a Major Engagement: - BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL
- Finalists: Jack Jones and Michael Feinstein
 Paula West Outstanding Duo/Group Cabaret Performance in a Major Engagement: - SANDY STEWART & BILL CHARLAP
- Finalists: John Pizzarelli/Bucky Pizzarelli & Jimmy Webb/Glen Campbell
Outstanding Cabaret Male Vocalist: - TOM ANDERSEN
- Finalists: Colm Reilly & Miles Phillips
Outstanding Cabaret Female Vocalist: - KAREN MASON
- Finalists: Lumirie Tubo & Ludmilla Ilieva
Outstanding Cabaret Musical Comedy/Characterization Performance: - JASON GRAAE
- Finalists: BJ Ward & Jimmy James
Outstanding Cabaret Revue/Group/Variety Performance: - A LITTE TRAVELING MUSIC
- Finalists: The Fabulous Pink Flamingoes and The Farley Brothers
Outstanding Cabaret Piano Bar Performance:  Freddie Cole - A.J. IRVIN
- Finalists: Elaine Brier and David Colbert
Unique Cabaret Performance: Outstanding Female Standup Comedian: - KRISTEN SCHAALl
- Finalists: Judy Gold & Heather Lawless
Outstanding Male Standup Comedian: - BILL BURR
- Finalists: Greg Giraldo & Demetri Martin
Unique Comedy Performance: - tie: CREATION NATION
- TJ & DAVE
- finalist: Andres du Bouchet
Outstanding Jazz Soloist: - HANK JONES
- Finalists: Bill Charlap & Eric Alexander
Outstanding Jazz Combo Performance: - HARRY ALLEN & JOE COHN QUARTET
- Finalists: Lee Konitz Nonet & Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra with Arturo O'Farrilll
Outstandng Female Jazz Vocalist: - PAULA WEST
- Finalists: Annie Ross & Sheila Jordan
Outstanding Male Jazz Vocalist: - FREDDY COLE
- Finalists: John Pizzarelli & Allan Harris
NIGHTLIFE LEGEND HONOREE: EARTHA KITT |