Emmy winner Bruce Vilanch (Hairspray) will host the Ninth Annual Nightlife Awards, which will be held at Town Hall beginning at 7 PM. The Nightlife Awards are unique because rather than offering acceptance speeches, the winners perform.
The 2011 winners follow:
Outstanding Comedian In a Major Engagement
Colin Quinn
Outstanding Cabaret Vocalist In a Major Engagement
Christine Ebersole
Outstanding Cabaret Duo or Group In a Major Engagement
John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey
Outstanding Cabaret Vocalist
Liz Lark Brown
Outstanding Cabaret Duo or Group
The Rescignos
Outstanding Cabaret Comedy or Characterization
Mark Mccombs
Outstanding Jazz Vocalist
Karen Oberlin
Outstanding Jazz Soloist
Harry Allen
Outstanding Jazz Combo or Big Band
Microscopic Septet
Outstanding Comedian
Hannibal Burress
Outstanding Comedy Duo or Group
Harvard Sailing Team
Special Award For Outstanding Debut
Aaron Weinstein
The Nightlife Awards are created and produced by Scott Siegel, directed by Scott Coulter with musical direction by Tedd Firth.
Presenters and guest stars will be announced shortly.
Tickets to the 2011 Nightlife Awards, priced at $75, $50 and $25, will be available by visiting the Town Hall box office (123 West 43rd Street), by calling (212) 307-4100 or by logging on to Ticketmaster.
