32nd Bistro Awards
32nd Bistro Awards
Gotham Comedy Club, NYC, March 13, 2017
Photos: Maryann Lopinto
Sherry Eaker presented the 32nd Bistro Awards at NYC’s Gotham Comedy Club. The show was directed by Shellen Lubin and the house band was once again headed by musical director Daryl Kojak, with Rex Benincasa on drums and Ritt Henn on bass. In addition to presentations to the winners by the Bistro Award Committee, special guests presenters were on hand: music man Paul Shaffer, who presented to Darlene Love; Justin Vivian Bond introduced Courter Simmons; and Jim David presented to Jason Kravits. Here are photos from the night.
Sherry Eaker, Producer
Darlene Love
ASCAP-Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award
Paul Shaffer, Presenter
Jim David, Presenter
Jason Kravits
Musical Comedy
Carol Woods
Enduring Artistry
Spider Saloff
Ongoing Jazz Artistry
Meg Flather
Vocalist
Natalie Douglas
Recording
David Vernon
Vocalist
Sally Darling
Tribute Show
Matt DiPasquale
Ira Eaker Special Achievement Award
Jeff Cubeta
Musical Director
Lucille Carr-Kaffashan
Theme Show
Lauren Stanford
Musical Portrayal
David Maiocco as Liberace
Musical Comedy Duo
Chuck Sweeney as Peggy Lee
Musical Comedy Duo
Robert Grusecki & Anya Turner
Songwriters
Justin Vivian Bond, Presenter
Courter Simmons as Cacophony Daniels
Characterization
Mark Sonnenblick (L) & Sam Bolen
Book Musical (with Max Friedman, not in attendance)
“Midnight at the Never Get”
Sidney Myer, Announcer
Gerry Geddes, Committee Member
Roy Sander, Committee Member
Robert Windeler, Committee Member
Mark Dundas Wood, Committee Member
Daryl Kojak, the show’s Musical Director
Joshua Lance Dixon, Presenter
Rex Benincasa, Drummer
Darlene Love & Paul Shaffer
Justin Vivian Bond & Courter Simmons
Spider Saloff, Sally Darling, Natalie Douglas
(back left: Bob Diamond)
Tex Arnold & Carol Woods
Roy Sander & Meg Flather
Robert Windeler & Mark Dundas Wood
David Vernon & Carol Woods
Category: Cabaret Features, New York City, New York City Cabaret Features, Regional
