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The 21st annual MAC Awards were presented on May 1 at B.B. King Blues Club. Among the evening’s big winners were Barbara Fasano, who took home three awards, and Lina Koutrakos, who picked up two MACs. Other winners included Judy Barnett, Amanda McBroom, Billy Stritch, John Wallowitch, and Kristine Zbornik.
In addition to the regular awards, Lifetime Achievement awards were presented to singer/actress Dody Goodman and club owner Jan Wallman. Board of Directors Awards were presented to singer Karen Mason, Seth Rudetsky and his Broadway Chatterbox series, and Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series. In addition, Adam Feldman of Time Out New York presented that magazine’s special award to singer Leslie Kritzer for her acclaimed Patti LuPone tribute show.
John Bucchino, Jamie deRoy, David Friedman, Julie Gold, Carol Hall, Henry Krieger, Mark Nadler, Lee Roy Reams, Joan Rivers, Stephen Schwartz, KT Sullivan, Alysha Umphress, and David Zippel were among the evening’s presenters and performers.
A complete list of nominees, with the winners’ name listed in bold, follows.
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Female Vocalist
Lisa Asher
Cynthia Crane
Barbara Fasano
Jeanne MacDonald
Sue Matsuki
Male Vocalist
Patrick DeGennaro
Colm Reilly
Anthony Santelmo Jr.
Marcus Simeone
Major Artist – Female
Joanne Beretta
Lina Koutrakos
Maude Maggart
Major Artist – Male
Eric Comstock
Jeff Harnar
Billy Stritch
Ronny Whyte
New York Debut – Female
Esther Beckman
Sophia Bilides
Judy Butterfield
Candice Harper
Micaela Leon
Valerie Kanofsky
Maxine Lineham
Charlotte Philley
New York Debut – Male
Jean Brassard
Rob Langeder
Russ Lorenson
Impersonation
Steven Brinberg (as Barbra Streisand)
Tommy Femia (as Judy Garland)
Jimmy James (as various divas)
Musical Comedy Performer – Female
Lorinda Lisitza
Karen Mack
Kristine Zbornik
Cabaret Comedy / Musical Comedy Performer – Male
Scott Nevins
Jay Rogers
Shawn Ryan
Vocal Duo or Group
Tom Andersen, Scott Coulter, & Tim Di Pasqua
Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano
3 Men & A Baby…Grand
Musical Comedy Duo or Group / Special Production
Bring Back Birdie
Thomas Honeck’s Dreaming Wide Awake
The Music of Steve Marzullo
Talk of the Town
A Very Bette Christmas
Revue
Her Song
Johnny Mercer Sings –The Songs He Didn’t Write
When the Lights Go On Again
Variety Production/Recurring Series
Jamie deRoy & friends
Poole Party!
Trudy Mann’s Fabulous Open Mic for Singers
Piano Bar/Restaurant Singing Entertainer
Leslie Anderson
David Colbert
Maria Gentile
Eric Pickering
Piano Bar/Restaurant/Hotel Lounge Instrumentalist
Bobby Peaco
Jerry Scott
Tracy Stark
Singer/Songwriter
Ritt Henn
Steven Lutvak
John Wallowitch
Musical Director
Christopher Denny
Tedd Firth
Daryl Kojak
Barry Levitt
Tracy Stark
Director
Phil Geoffrey Bond
Linda Amiel Burns
Lina Koutrakos
Miles Phillips
Technical Director
Michael Barbieri
Shane Mathews
Jean-Pierre Perreaux
Song
“Beautiful Mistake” — music by John Bucchino, lyrics by Amanda McBroom
“I Am Still” — music by Steven Landau, lyrics by D.C. Anderson
“Since I Lost You” — words and music by Paul Rolnick & Gerry Dieffenbach
“Somewhere in This Song” — words and music by Nicholas Levin
“A Strong Wind” — music by Steven Silverstein, lyrics by Ruth Williamson
Special Musical Material
“Come Back For More” — words and music by Nicholas Levin
“Fat Christmas” — words and music by Kevin Ray
“Marthe of Montmartre” — words and music by Francesca Blumenthal
“Not Another Cabaret” — words and music by Jason Wynn
“What She’s Got” — words and music by Ray Jessel
Recording
Barbara Fasano — “Written in the Stars”
“It’s Only Life” — music and lyrics by John Bucchino
Jamie deRoy & friends — “If I Sing”
Jim Van Slyke — “Open Road”
Shaynee Rainbolt — “At Home”
Jazz Recording
Judy Barnett — “Too Darn Hot”
Mary Foster Conklin — “Blues for Breakfast – Remembering Matt Dennis”
Stevie Holland — “More Than Words Can Say”
Daryl Sherman — “Guess Who’s In Town”
Marlene VerPlanck — “Marlene VerPlanck NOW!”
Jazz Vocalist – Female
Mychelle Colleary
Laurie Krauz
Jane Scheckter
Ejaye Tracey
Alysha Umphress
Jazz Vocalist – Male
Scot Albertson
John DeMarco
Frank Fontana
Dane Vanatter
Major Jazz Vocalist
Judy Barnett
Adi Braun
Allan Harris
Hilary Kole
Laurel Massé
Jazz Duo/Group
Bill Charlap Trio
Barry Levitt Quartet
Michele Ramo & Heidi Hepler
Pinky Winters & Richard Rodney Bennett
Stand-Up Comic Female
Ophira Eisenberg
Poppi Kramer
Anne Neczypor
Chelsea Peretti
Darlene Violette
Stand-Up Comic Male
Michael Brill
David Hodorowski
Nick Kroll
Joe Minolfi
John Mulaney
Major Stand-Up Comic – Female
Erin Foley
Julie Goldman
Cory Kahaney
Laurie Kilmartin
Maureen Langan
Major Stand-Up Comic – Male
Ted Alexandro
Ben Bailey
Todd Barry
Mike Birbiglia
Greg Giraldo
Comedy/Improv Duo or Group
Hot Sauce
Mother
Oh, Hello
The Next Big Broadway Musical
TJ & Dave
