You voted for them folks! The fourth annual BroadwayWorld New York Cabaret Awards results are in and official, and for 2015 some bold-faced Broadway names, long-time cabaret stars, and some exciting newcomers were the people’s choices this year. More than 32,000 votes were cast for performers and shows in 14 categories. According to BWW Cabaret Section Editor Stephen Hanks, the Winners will be awarded Certificates to commend their work in cabaret:
And the 2015 BroadwayWorld New York Cabaret Award Winners Are:
Best Debut Show (Male or Female)
Celia Berk – You Can’t Rush Spring – Metropolitan Room
Best Director
Marilyn Maye
Best Duo Show
KT Sullivan & Jeff Harnar – Another Hundred People: Sondheim Songbook – Laurie Beechman
Best Jazz Vocalist (Male or Female)
Jane Monheit
Best Musical Comedy or Alt Cabaret Show
Carol Lipnik Joe’s Pub/Pangea
Best Musical Director
Alex Rybeck
Best Show, Celebrity Female
Betty Buckley – Dark Blue-Eyed Blues – Joe’s Pub
Best Show, Celebrity Male
Alan Cumming – Sings Sappy Songs – Café Carlyle
Best Show, Female
Kim Sutton – Anchors Away – Don’t Tell Mama
Best Show, Male
Todd Murray – CROON – Metropolitan Room
Best Tribute Show
Seth Sikes – Seth Sikes Sings Mostly Judy Garland – Feinstein’s/54 Below
Best Variety Show or Recurring Series
54 Below Sings (Grand Hotel, 1776, etc) – Feinstein’s/54 Below
Best Vocalist, Female
Lucia Spina
Best Vocalist, Male
Todd Murray
In addition, the Editor’s Choice Awards were added to the mix to not only reward special performances but also to acknowledge people who have helped grow cabaret and foster the spirit of the art form. These honors go to: Karen Mason, Mark Nadler, Steve Ross, Alex Rybeck, Jim Caruso, Sean Harkness and Ian Herman.
