Bistro Awards

Sherry Eaker has been the producer of the annual Bistro Awards since the awards’ inception in 1985. She is the former editor of "Back Stage" and, during her 30-year run, produced panel discussions and workshop events on an ongoing basis, including the programming for Back Stage’s annual Actorfest. She compiled and edited four editions of the "Back Stage Handbook for Performing Artists," and compiled and edited "The Cabaret Artists Handbook." Sherry is on the Board of the League of Professional Theatre Women, a member of the National Theatre Conference and the American Theatre Critics Association (and produced eight of ATCA’s New York weekend conferences). She is an advisor to the boards of both the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and the Women in the Arts & Media Coalition.

Press Release: 2014 Winners Announced!

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29th ANNUAL BISTRO AWARDS GALA Tuesday, March 4, 6:30 pm / Gotham Comedy Club Ben Vereen Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award Anita Gillette Recognized, along with WBGO and Robert Creighton, among other winners (New York City, January 21, 2014) –- The Tony Award-winning actor-singer-dancer Ben Vereen, who has appeared in numerous shows on Broadway and...

Winners Announced on Tuesday, Jan. 21

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The 2014 Bistro Award  recipients will be announced Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. This includes our Lifetime Achievement recipient and 16 other artists - from newcomers to veterans - in a range of categories and music genres. The Bistro tradition of not giving awards to artists if they’ve previously won in the same category before, is...

Tickets Now on Sale!

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“Box office” now open for General and Premium tickets, and for our Friend of the Bistros categories. Show and dinner is the General Admission ticket! Just think of all that you will get if you purchase a Premium ticket, or tickets at the Gold, Silver, or Platinum levels! Plus, you are helping support the Bistro...

Harnar to Host

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Multi-Bistro and MAC Award winner, Jeff Harnar, to host the 29th annual Bistro Awards show! Jeff Harnar is the winner of the 2012 Noel Coward Foundation Cabaret Award. Recent New York engagements include 54 Below, Birdland, the Laurie Beechman Theatre, and Off Broadway at 59e59 theater. Carnegie Hall appearances include both the Cole Porter and...

Lubin at the Helm

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Shellen Lubin For the second consecutive year, Shellen Lubin directs this latest edition of the awards show. Her support staff is already lined up including Marnee Hollis as our Production Stage Manager, Rachael Solomon and Matthew Nicholson as Assistant Stage Managers, and Matthew Gandolfo as our production assistant.      ...

SAVE THE DATE: THE 29TH ANNUAL BISTRO AWARDS to be held on TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014

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Engaging interview by Lynn DiMenna with Lifetime Achievement winner Lainie Kazan

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The Bistro Awards: A Look Back

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The Bistro Awards: recognizing, encouraging, nurturing, and educating cabaret, jazz, and comedy artists for over 28 years through our insightful reviews and our annual awards — the oldest awards of its kind in the industry.  Here's a look back at some of our past honorees!

Red Carpet Highlights with Richard Skipper

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The 2013 Bistro Awards Red Carpet, hosted by Richard Skipper and recorded at Gotham Comedy Club on March 4, 2013. Enjoy these interviews with the 2013 winners, creative team, and others attending the show!

A Recap from the Daily News

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See what they're saying about the show! Click here to read the NY Daily News recap of the 2013 Bistro Awards gala!