January 14, 2013: The 11th Annual Nightlife Awards hosted by multi-Emmy Award winner Bruce Vilanch is the only Awards Show where the winners perform to demonstrate why they won. Created by Scott Siegel and produced by Max Weintraub and Scott Siegel the show held at The Town Hall was an eclectic mix of dazzling talent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The iconic LESLIE UGGAMS was given a NIGHTLIFE LEGEND AWARD along with another legend winner Marilyn Maye and like all the other stars performed to show why she was chosen. CATHERINE RUSSELL, named Outstanding Jazz Performer, added sparkle to the glittering Nightlife Awards cast of   jazz, cabaret, and comedy stars Faith Prince, Jason Graae, James Barbour, Emily Bergl, Rupert Holmes, Bill Charlap, Jane Monheit, Carole J. Bufford, Kate McGarry, Julie Halston, Jim Caruso, Jessica Kirson, Mark Nadler, Lauren Fox, and more! New York’s newest nightclub, 54 Below, was also honored and Leslie Uggams sang on the club’s behalf.

 

The Nightlife Awards is the only All-Performance Awards show; there are no acceptance speeches — just bang, bang entertainment by the most outstanding performers in cabaret, comedy, and jazz.
 

         Photography: Barry Gordin

Performance Photography: Maryann Lopinto