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The 2006 Nightlife Award winners perform at Town Hall, Feb 6th Print E-mail
Written by Ronaldo Oregano   
Monday, 30 January 2006
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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
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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
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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:
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Freddie Cole
  • A.J. IRVIN
  • Finalists: Elaine Brier and David Colbert

Unique Cabaret Performance:
  • KABARETT KOLLECTIF

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
 
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