The 2007 Nightlife Awards

Scott and Barbara Siegel present The 2007 Nightlife Awards, the only awards show with no acceptance speeches! JUST PURE ENTERTAINMENT by the best in Cabaret, Comedy and Jazz!

Most of the winners are expected to attend and perform. Names followed by astericks denotes confirmed appearances. This list is subject to change.

The 2007 Nightlife Awards winners and finalists are as follows:

Outstanding Cabaret Female Vocalist in a Major Engagement:
Jessica Molaskey*
(Finalists: Diahann Carroll, Eartha Kitt)

Outstanding Cabaret Male Vocalist in a Major Engagement:
John Pizzarelli*
(Finalists: Michael Feinstein, Jack Jones)

Outstanding Duo/Group Cabaret Performance in a Major Engagement:
Christine Ebersole* & Billy Stritch
(Finalists: Ashford & Simpson, Molaskey & Frishberg)

Outstanding Cabaret Female Vocalist:
Lisa Asher*
(Finalists: Lina Koutrakos, Karen Oberlin)

Outstanding Cabaret Male Vocalist:
Scott Coulter*
(Finalists: Patrick DeGennaro, Dane Vannatter)

Outstanding Cabaret Musical Comedy/Characterization Performance:
Lorinda Lisitza
(Finalists: Micaela Leon, Jay Rogers)

Outstanding Cabaret Revue/Group/Variety Performance:
Tom Andersen, Scott Coulter, Tim Di Pasqua*
(Finalists: Eric Comstock/Barbara Fasano, Jamie deRoy & Friends)

Outstanding Cabaret Piano Bar Performance:
David Colbert
(Finalists: Elaine Brier, Gerry Deiffenbach)

Outstanding Female Standup Comedian:
Sarah Silverman
(Finalists: Jessica Kirson, Lisa Lampanelli)

Outstanding Male Standup Comedian:
Demetri Martin
(Finalists: David Attell, Zach Galiafinakas)

Outstanding Unique/Group Comedy Performance:
TJ & Dave
(Finalist: Nick Kroll & John Mulaney, Brownhauler & Schaal)

Outstanding Female Jazz Vocalist:
Paula West*
(Finalists: Carol Sloane, Annie Ross)

Outstanding Male Jazz Vocalist:
Freddy Cole
(Finalists: Dave Frishberg, Eric Comstock)

Outstanding Jazz Soloist:
Cedar Walton
(Finalists: Paul Motian, Toots Thielemans)

Outstanding Jazz Combo Performance:
Ben Riley’s Monk Legacy Band
(Finalists: Roy Haynes, Microscopic Septet)

Special Awards will also be presented to:

Broadway at Birdland
&
The Metropolitan Room

“For successfully bringing Broadway stars onto cabaret stages in quality shows at affordable prices.”

and to Nightlife Legend Maureen McGovern*

Guest Performers and Presenters include:

Judy Gold*
and
Tom Wopat*