The 25th Bistro Awards were held on Monday, March 9, 2020 at NYC’s Gotham Comedy Club. The packed house was treated to a fast-moving night of entertainment (thanks to director Shellen Lubin) from all of the award winners. Here are photos from the night. The pre-show entertainment was provided by pianist Daryl Kojak, drummer Dwayne “Cook” Broadnaz, and bassist Ritt Henn.
Photos by Maryann Lopinto


Director Shellen Lubin

Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award

Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award

singing Maltby & Shire’s “Life Story”

singing Maltby & Shire’s “Autumn”

singing Maltby & Shire’s “Miss Byrd”

singing Maltby & Shire’s
“The Story Goes On”

Creative Artistry

who introduced Charles Busch

who accompanied Charles Busch

Consummate Cabaret Artistry

who introduced Lorna Dallas

who accompanied Lorna Dallas

Ira Eaker Special Achievement Award

Singer-Songwriter-Musical Director

who Introduced Michele Brourman

Singer-Songwriter-Recording Artist

Jazz Vocalist

who introduced his sister, Aisha

Tribute Show (Like A Perfumed Woman)

Musical Group (Clearly Now)

Tribute Show
(Still Within the Sound of my Voice:
The Songs of Linda Ronstadt)

Collaboration

Collaboration

Interpretive Artistry
(accompanied by Mark Nadler)

Recording (Take It With Me)

who accompanied Gretchen Reinhagen

Recording (Pick Up My Pieces)

who introduced Gabrielle Stravelli

Tribute Show (Chavela: Think of Me)


Bistro Committee Member

Associate Producer and
Bistro Committee Member

Bistro Committee Member

Committee Member