Photo Coverage: The 2009 MAC Awards: Backstage

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs celebrated the 23rd Annual MAC Awards on Monday, May 18th at 7:30pm at B.B. King Blues Club (237 West 42nd St, Between Broadway 8th Avenue).

Julie Wilson

Baby Jane Dexter and Barry Levitt

Steven Ray Watkins, Julie Reyburn, Michael Winther

Eric Pickering-Winner of Male Piano Bar/ Restaurant Entertainer

Ann Steele-Winner Female Piano Bar/Restaurant Entertainer

Tracy Stark-Winner Piano Bar/Restaurant Instrumentalist

Rick Jensen and Tanya Holt

JP Perraux-Winner Technical Director

John McDaniel and Tyne Daly

Andrea Marcovicci

Baby Jane Dexter and Frank Dain

Lennie Watts-Winner Director

Tyne Daly and Julie Wilson

Christine Pedi, John McDaniel and Tyne Daly

Carol Hall-Winner Special Material

Mark Janas and Peter Napolitano-Winner for Song-Come Home

Edith Drake, Christine Lavin and Ervin Drake

Tommy Femia (Judy Garland) and Julie Wilson

Chicago City Limits-Winner Improv/ Comedy Group

Angela LaGreca

Rex Reed and Polly Bergen-Lifetime Achievement Award

Billy Stritch, Marilyn Maye and Klea Blackhurst

Marilyn Maye and Lennie Watts

Ricky Ritzel

Polly Bergen

Polly Bergen

Joey Reynolds, Sidney Myer and Myra Chanin-Board of Directors Award

Kevin Dozier, Stearns Matthews, Deb Berman, Christiana Bianco, Cait Dolye and Ben Cherry-all nominees for Debut Artists

Poor Bree Baby-Time Out New York Special Achievement Award

Shaynee Rainbolt

Tony DeSare and Shaynee Rainbolt

Shawn Ryan

Andrea Marcovicci and Shawn Ryan

Miles Phillips and Karen Oberlin -Winner Vocal Duo/Group

Miles Phillips, Tracy Stark and Karen Oberlin

Daryl Glenn-Winer Revue/Special Production

Georga Osborne, Daryl Glenn and Lennie Watts

Georga Osborne

Joseph Macchia-Winner Variety/Reccuring Cabaret Cares

William Trice-Hanson Award

Karen Mason

Karen Mason and her husband and CD Producer Paul Rolnick

Terese Genecco-Winner Female Vocalist and Jonathan Whitton

Steve Ross and Karen Mason

Eva Swan-Board of Directors Awards

Spider Saloff and Ricky Ritzel

Klea Blackhurst and Marilyn Maye

Laurie Krauz

Kim Smith

Nancy Witter

Julie Reyburn

Ben Cherry-Winner Debut Male

Cait Doyle-Winner Debut Female

Ben Cherry and Cait Doyle

Lorinda Lisitza, Ben Cherry, Cait Doyle and Brandon Cutrell

Brandon Cutrell

Maureen Langan-Winner Female Stand Up

Marcus Simeone-Winner Male Vocalist

Terese Genecco-Winner Female Vocalist

Terese Genecco and Marcus Simeone

Nicolas King to Perform at Birdland Theater in February

BIRDLAND THEATER will present Nicolas King – the celebrated pop and jazz vocalist on Thursday, February 9 at 8:30 PM.

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Jazz Singer Carol Sloane Passes Away at 85

Beloved jazz singer Carol Sloane died January 23 at a senior care center in Stoneham, Massachusetts. She was 85.

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Julie Benko, Amanda Green & More to Perform at Birdland in February

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this February with a full slate of nightly performances! See Julie Benko, Amanda Green, and many more.

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Shaun Cassidy to Make 54 Below Debut This Summer

Multi-platinum artist and pop culture icon, Shaun Cassidy, will make his 54 Below debut on June 22-24, 2023 with his new solo show, The Magic of a Midnight Sky, a funny and deeply personal musical exploration of his life, career, and family.

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From This Author - Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Photos: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 35 Years on Broadway
January 27, 2023

The Phantom of the Opera celebrated 35 years on Broadway last night, January 26, at the Majestic Theatre. The production opened on January 26, 1988. BroadwayWorld was there to capture some special moments from the big night, including members of the creative team, the cast's curtain call, and more!

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Photos: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Opens at The John W. Engeman Theater
January 22, 2023

The John W. Engeman Theater's production of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS opened on Saturday, January 21st and BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities. Performances run through Sunday, March 5, 2023.

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Photos: Go Inside ROCKIN' AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE with NY POPS and Ingrid Michaelson
December 17, 2022

On Friday, December 16, Judith Clurman's Essential Voices USA joined Ingrid Michaelson and the Pops for Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, a night of classic carols and modern favorites from the holiday season. Check out our photos here!

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Photos: Mark William Returns to The Green Room 42 in TECHNICOLOR DREAMS
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Mark William returned to The Green Room 42 on Saturday, December 10th at 7 pm with a new show titled TECHNICOLOR DREAMS. Check out our photos here!

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Photos: THE AMERICAN THEATRE AS SEEN BY HIRSCHFELD Book and Exhibition Launch
December 7, 2022

On December 6, there was a celebration of The American Theatre As Seen By Hirschfeld, the title of both the new book and the inaugural exhibition at The Museum of Broadway. The Al Hirschfeld foundation hosted a cocktail reception celebrating the new book at The Algonquin before offering a private tour of the new exhibition at the museum. Check out photos here!

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