Bruce Vilanch Hosts 2013 Nightlife Awards Jan. 14; Leslie Uggams, Marilyn Maye, Rupert Holmes Among Performers

By Michael Gioia
and Andrew Gans
January 14, 2013

The 11th Annual Nightlife Awards are presented by Max Weintraub and Scott Siegel Jan. 14 at Manhattan's Town Hall. The evening honors the best in cabaret, comedy and jazz.

The 7 PM event boasts no acceptance speeches – winners perform instead. Emmy winner Bruce Vilanch hosts.

A list of winners, who will all perform, follows:

Leslie Uggams - Nightlife Legend Award
Marilyn Maye - Nightlife Legend Winner
Catherine Russell - Outstanding Jazz Performer
Emily Bergl - Outstanding Musical Comedy Performer
Faith Prince - Outstanding Musical Comedy Duo or Group
Jason Graae - Outstanding Musical Comedy Duo or Group
Julie Halston - Outstanding Comedy Performer
Jessica Kirson - Outstanding Standup Comedy Performer
James Barbour - Outstanding Cabaret Performer
Carole J. Bufford - Outstanding Cabaret Performer
Lauren Fox - Outstanding Cabaret Performer
Mark Nadler - Outstanding Cabaret Performer
Bill Charlap - Outstanding Jazz Instrumentalist
Kate McGarry - Outstanding Jazz Performer
Jane Monheit - Outstanding Jazz Performer

Tony winner Rupert Holmes and Jim Caruso are guest performers, and New York's newest nightclub, 54 Below, is honored. Singing on the club's behalf is Nightlife Legend Award winner Uggams.

Tickets to the Nightlife Awards are priced $75 for orchestra & loge boxes, $50 for front balcony and $25 for rear balcony. Tickets are available via TicketMaster or at The Town Hall Box Office. For more information email SiegelEntertainment@msn.com.