32nd Bistro Awards
Gotham Comedy Club, NYC, March 13, 2017
Photos: Maryann Lopinto
Sherry Eaker presented the 32nd Bistro Awards at NYC’s Gotham Comedy Club. The show was directed by Shellen Lubin and the house band was once again headed by musical director Daryl Kojak, with Rex Benincasa on drums and Ritt Henn on bass. In addition to presentations to the winners by the Bistro Award Committee, special guests presenters were on hand: music man Paul Shaffer, who presented to Darlene Love; Justin Vivian Bond introduced Courter Simmons; and Jim David presented to Jason Kravits. Here are photos from the night.


ASCAP-Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award



Musical Comedy

Enduring Artistry

Ongoing Jazz Artistry

Vocalist

Recording

Vocalist

Tribute Show

Ira Eaker Special Achievement Award

Musical Director

Theme Show

Musical Portrayal

Musical Comedy Duo

Musical Comedy Duo

Songwriters


Characterization

Book Musical (with Max Friedman, not in attendance)
“Midnight at the Never Get”


jpg” alt=”” width=”300″ height=”450″ /> Roy Sander, Committee Member








(back left: Bob Diamond)



