Colin Quinn is among the Nightlife Award winners who will perform January 31 at the Town Hall (photo by Carol Rosegg)
Town Hall
123 West 43rd St. between Sixth & Seventh Aves.
Monday, January 31, $25-$75, 7:00
www.siegelpresents.com
www.the-townhall-nyc.org
The Nightlife Awards don’t believe in any messing around. They get right to the point, announcing in advance the winners, who, instead of making boring thank-you speeches that drag on and on and on, actually show why they are honorees, performing in front of a live audience. The ninth annual Nightlife Awards, celebrating the best in cabaret, comedy, and jazz, takes place January 31 at the Town Hall, including the following lineup: Colin Quinn, Outstanding Comedian in a Major Engagement; Christine Ebersole, Outstanding Cabaret Vocalist in a Major Engagement; husband-and-wife-team John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey, Outstanding Cabaret Duo or Group in a Major Engagement; Liz Lark Brown, Outstanding Cabaret Vocalist; the Rescignos, Outstanding Cabaret Duo or Group; Mark McCombs, Outstanding Cabaret Comedy or Characterization; Karen Oberlin, Outstanding Jazz Vocalist; Harry Allen, Outstanding Jazz Soloist; Microscopic Septet, Outstanding Jazz Combo or Big Band; Hannibal Burress, Outstanding Comedian; Harvard Sailing Team, Outstanding Comedy Duo or Group; and Aaron Weinstein, Special Award for Outstanding Debut. The evening will be hosted by Hollywood awards show veteran Bruce Vilanch, with additional appearances by Nellie McKay, Charles Busch, Julie Halston, Kim Caruso, Karen Akers, Billy Stritch, and more to be announced. Tickets begin at only $25 for a wide-ranging, diverse group of entertainers from across the New York City spectrum.