Parker Scott News

After receiving more than 3,000 nominations once BroadwayWorld.com announced it's first-ever New York Cabaret Awards in early October, BWW is now pleased to announce it's final nominations ballot in 20 categories. Now it's time for all you cabaret performers and fans to vote for the best singers, musicians and shows of the year. Voting will continue until December 31 and winners will be announced in early January.

At Jim Caruso's Cast Party this past Monday, October 22nd, there was an autumnal cornucopia of talent, with impromptu performances by two original cast members of Sophisticated Ladies, Terri Klausner and Ty Stephens. Check out photos of them and more at the concert below!

The 2012 Bistro Awards took place on Monday, April 23 at 6:30pm at Gotham Comedy Club. The 27th Annual Bistro Awards gala recognized 25 artists and shows for outstanding achievement in New York cabaret and jazz. Check out our extensive photo coverage of the evening, featuring host Jim David and the award winners.

The singer, actress and comedienne Kaye Ballard, the Grammy and Tony Award-winning singer/songwriter and actress Dee Dee Bridgewater, and the jazz trumpeter and cornetist Warren Vaché will be the special honorees of the 2012 Bistro Awards tonight, April 23 at 6:30pm. Taking place at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd Street (between 7th & 8th avenues), the 27th Annual Bistro Awards gala, which celebrates outstanding achievement in New York cabaret and jazz, will also recognize 22 other artists and shows.

The lineup of people either receiving or presenting honors at the 27th Annual Bistro Awards on Monday, April 23 (at 6:30pm at the Gotham Comedy Club on 208 West 23rd Street) just keeps getting better. The Bistro's will be the place to be that evening because there won't be as much cabaret/nightlife talent in one room, well, since last month's MAC awards.

The singer, actress and comedienne Kaye Ballard, the Grammy and Tony Award-winning singer/songwriter and actress Dee Dee Bridgewater, and the jazz trumpeter and cornetist Warren Vaché will be the special honorees of the 2012 Bistro Awards on Monday, April 23 at 6:30pm. Taking place at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd Street (between 7th & 8th avenues), the 27th Annual Bistro Awards gala, which celebrates outstanding achievement in New York cabaret and jazz, will also recognize 22 other artists and shows.

Untitled Theater Company #61 will present the World Premiere of RUDOLF II from March 5 through 28 at the Bohemian National Hall (321 East 73rd St.) on the 4th floor.

NYC's musical landmark Don't Tell Mama's presents CAROLINE FERENCZI in 'I ENJOY BEING A GIRL...SINGER,' playing Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00PM and Tuesday, February 23 at 7:00PM at the restaurant-row venue (343 W. 46th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

NYC's musical landmark Don't Tell Mama's presents CAROLINE FERENCZI in 'I ENJOY BEING A GIRL...SINGER,' playing Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00PM and Tuesday, February 23 at 7:00PM at the restaurant-row venue (343 W. 46th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

NYC's musical landmark Don't Tell Mama's presents CAROLINE FERENCZI in 'I ENJOY BEING A GIRL...SINGER,' playing Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00PM and Tuesday, February 23 at 7:00PM at the restaurant-row venue (343 W. 46th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

NYC's musical landmark Don't Tell Mama's presents CAROLINE FERENCZI in 'I ENJOY BEING A GIRL...SINGER,' playing Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00PM and Tuesday, February 23 at 7:00PM at the restaurant-row venue (343 W. 46th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

NYC's musical landmark Don't Tell Mama's presents CAROLINE FERENCZI in 'I ENJOY BEING A GIRL...SINGER,' playing Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00PM and Tuesday, February 23 at 7:00PM at the restaurant-row venue (343 W. 46th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

WEDNESDAY NIGHT 8pm IGUANA VIP LOUNGE, 240 West 54th Street, NYC Barry Levitt on keyboard & Saadi Zane on bass.

March provides a full roster of music and theater at Barnes & Noble (1972 Broadway at 66th St). All events are free and open to the public.

February is filled with music at Barnes & Noble. The very popular Any Wednesday series celebrating cabaret and theater music continues; plus newly created a jazz series on Monday nights, entitled Cool Mondays, will featuring the best in jazz instrumentalists and vocalists. Each musical program is about a half hour, and followed by an autograph/meet-and-greet session with the featured artist. Barnes & Noble also offers other events related to music or theater!