Eileen Fulton, Klea Blackhurst, John Treacy Egan, Heather Parcells and Nancy Witter will announce the nominees at the Manhattan bookstore at 1:30 PM.

As previously announced, the annual MAC Awards — saluting the best in New York cabarets and clubs — will be presented May 6. The evening will be held in Manhattan at B.B. King Blues Club, located on West 42nd Street.

Lennie Watts will direct the 22nd Annual MAC Awards, which will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs.

The MAC Awards, according to the official MAC website, are presented annually to "honor achievements in Cabaret, Comedy, and Jazz. The Awards encompass more that two dozen categories such as: vocalists and vocal groups, piano bar and jazz performers, comedy and musical performers, writers of songs and special material, directors, musical directors, recordings, and more. In addition, through special awards, MAC salutes outstanding contributions to the field of live entertainment."

Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle is located in Manhattan at West 66th Street. For more information visit www.macnyc.com or call (212) 465-2662.