On May 6, 6:15=A0am, patkeepsie <patkeep...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> MAC Nominees Announced: McGovern Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
>
> By Adam Hetrick
> March 25, 2008
>
> The nominees for the 22nd Annual MAC Awards have been announced,
> honoring excellence in New York City cabaret, comedy and jazz.
>
> Eileen Fulton, Klea Blackhurst, John Treacy Egan, Heather Parcells and
> Nancy Witter announced the 2008 MAC nominees at the Barnes & Noble
> Lincoln Triangle at 1:30 PM March 25.
>
> The 2008 MAC Awards will honor the Singing Experience founder Linda
> Amiel Burns (Board of Directors Award), Barnes and Noble "Any
> Wednesday" series creator Bart Greenberg (Board of Directors Award),
> comedian Lewis Black (Outstanding Achievement in Comedy) and Grammy
> Award-winning vocalist Maureen McGovern (Lifetime Achievement Award).
>
> The complete list of 22nd Annual MAC Awards nominees follows.
>
> Female Celebrity Artist
> Lucie Arnaz
> Betty Buckley
> Liz Callaway
> Diahann Carroll
> Linda Carter
> Christine Ebersole
> Linda Eder
> Penny Puller
> Eileen Fulton
> Tammy Grimes
> Andrea Marcovicci
> Chita Rivera
> KT Sullivan
> Mary Wilson
>
> Male/Duo Celebrity Artist
> Ashford & Simpson
> Michael Feinstein
> Peter Gallagher
> Galt MacDermott
> Jackie Mason
> Donny Osmond
> Steve Ross
> Ben Vereen
> Tom Wopat
>
> Female Vocalist
> Jenna Esposito
> Terese Genecco
> Jeanne MacDonald
> Marieann Meringolo
>
> Male Vocalist
> Brandon Cutrell
> Miles Phillips
> Marcus Simeone
>
> Major Artist
> Barbara Brussell
> Baby Jane Dexter
> Christine Pedi
> Lennie Watts
>
> New York Debut =96 Female
> Suzanne Carrico
> Kathryne Langford
> Susan Winter
>
> New York Debut =96 Male
> Luci Fernandez
> Jonathan Whittton
> Vincent Wolfe
>
> Musical Comedy/Impersonation
> Steven Brinberg
> Jimmy James
> Ray Jessel
>
> Vocal Duo or Group
> Edd Clark & Sue Matsuki
> Karen Mack & Michael Holland Anthony Santelmo, Jr. & Valerie DiLorenzo
>
> Revue
> The Songs of Joe Iconis
> My Friend, The Cat
> Rendezvous =96 An Evening with Piaf, Brel, Aznavour and Friends
>
> Variety Production/Recurring Series
> The After Party
> Jamie deRoy & Friends
> Jim Caruso's Cast Party
> New York Sheet Music Society Shows
>
> Piano Bar/Restaurant Singing Entertainer =96 Male
> David Colbert
> A.J. Irvin
> Eric Pickering
> George Sanders
> Jonathan Tomaselli
>
> Piano Bar/Restaurant Singing Entertainer =96 Female
> Maria Gentile
> Sarah Mucho
> Anne Steele
>
> Piano Bar/Restaurant/Hotel Lounge Instrumentalist
> Stephen Bocchino
> David Budway
> Joe Regan
> Jerry Scott
> Tracy Stark
>
> Musical Director
> Paul Greenwood
> Rick Jensen
> Daryl Kojak
> Alex Rybeck
> Steven Ray Watkins
>
> Director
> Phil Geoffrey Bond
> Eric Michael Gillett
> Miles Phillips
>
> Technical Director
> Michael Barbieri
> Shane Mathews
> Jean-Pierre Perreaux
>
> Song
> "Another Christmas" =96 words and music by Nicholas Levin
> "Close to Heaven" =96 words and music by Patrick Dwyer
> "Friend" =96 words and music by Patrick DeGennaro
> "I Remember" =96 words by Shaynee Rainbolt and Russell Garcia, music by
> Russell Garcia
> "This Time" =96 words by Bob Levy, music by Karen Jacobsen
>
> Special Musical Material
> "I'm a Real New Yorker" =96 words by Jay Jeffries, music by John McMahon
> "A Moral Quandry" =96 words and music by Patrick Dwyer
> "One Stop Shopping" =96 words by Dan Page, Michele Page, Sue Matsuki and
> Gregory Toroian, music by Sue Matsuki and Gregory Toroian
> "A Piano Bar Confession" =96 words and music by David Auxier
> "Whacked" =96 words by Judy Barnett, music by Ted Koo****an
>
> Recording
> Brandon Cutrell =96 "Brandon Cutrell"
> Terese Genecco =96 "Drunk With Love"
> Marieann Meringolo =96 "Here's to the Ladies!"
> Jonathan Whitton =96 "Perfect Finite"
>
> Jazz Recording
> Scott Albertson =96 "Fate Revealed By Design"
> Joyce Breach =96 "Remembering Mabel Mercer =96 Vol. 3"
> John DeMarco =96 "Pure and Simple"
> Linda Kosut =96 "Long As You're Living"
> Barbara Lea =96 "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?"
>
> Jazz Vocalist =96 Female
> Mychelle Colleary
> Linda Kosut
> Laurie Krauz
> Shaynee Rainbolt
> Alysha Umphress
>
> Jazz Vocalist =96 Male
> Scot Albertson
> Jack Donohue
> Cleve Douglass
> Dane Vannatter
> Julian Yeo
>
> Major Jazz Vocalist
> Judy Barnett
> Natalie Douglas
> Hilary Kole
> Claire Martin
> Sarah Partridge
>
> Jazz Duo or Group
> Mary Foster Conklin & George Evans
> Jesse Gelber & Kate Manning
> The Daryl Kojak Trio
> Alex Leonard Duo
> The Barry Levitt Trio
>
> Stand-Up Comic
> Peyton Clarkson
> Becky Donohue
> Marina Franklin
> Poppi Kramer
> Joe Larson
> John Mulaney
> Amy Schumer
> Darlene Violette
> Rick Younger
>
> Major Stand-Up Comic =96 Female
> Michelle Balan
> Sue Costello
> Susie Essman
> Karith Foster
> Jessica Kirson
> Lynne Koplitz
> Lisa Landry
> Kerri Louise
> Janice Messitte
>
> Major Stand-Up Comic =96 Male
> Mike Birbiglia
> Bill Burr
> Louie C.K.
> Jim David
> Mitch Fatal
> Greg Giraldo
> Nick Griffin
> Jim Norton
> Gregg Rogell
>
> Comedy/Improv Duo or Group
> Better Than the Machine
> Chicago City Limits
> City Hall
> The Kinsey Sicks
> 2 For The Show
>
> As previously announced, the annual MAC will be presented May 6. The
> evening will be held in Manhattan at B.B. King Blues Club, located on
> West 42nd Street.
>
> Lennie Watts will direct the 22nd Annual MAC Awards, which will
> celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Manhattan Association of
> Cabarets & Clubs.
>
> The MAC Awards, according to the official MAC website, are presented
> annually to "honor achievements in Cabaret, Comedy, and Jazz. The
> Awards encompass more that two dozen categories such as: vocalists and
> vocal groups, piano bar and jazz performers, comedy and musical
> performers, writers of songs and special material, directors, musical
> directors, recordings, and more. In addition, through special awards,
> MAC salutes outstanding contributions to the field of live
> entertainment."
Major Stand-Up Comic =96 Female
Michelle Balan
Sue Costello
Susie Essman
Karith Foster
Jessica Kirson
Lynne Koplitz
Lisa Landry
Kerri Louise
Janice Messitte
Susie Essman is hysterical - for those who have never caught "Curb
Your Enthusiasm", it's worth the cost of HBO. The star, Larry David
(formerly of Seinfield) is an Imus type of clone, yes. Easily the
best show on TV
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