The recipient of the first annual ASA|Darrell Henline Award is singer-actor-director-vocal coach Eric Michael Gillett. The Darrell Henline Award honors that individual whose professional career in the field of cabaret is one of consistent excellence and distinction. Darrell was the founding editor and publisher of Cabaret Scenes magazine from 1995 until his death in 2003. The publication, which remains the only one of its kind, covers news, reviews, and profiles of both famous and lesser-known cabaret artists, and it has subscribers in 30 states and seven countries. The ASA and Cabaret Scenes magazine bestow this annual award in Darrell’s name to recognize his contribution to the unique art form that is cabaret. Eric Michael receives his honor on Sunday, October 2 at 6:30 pm at NYC’s Chelsea Table + Stage. The evening will include performances by Karen Akers, Kelli Barrett, Aaron Lee Battle, Crystal Joy, Bonne Kramer, Adriane Lenox, Ben Moss, Steve Ross, Amy Spanger, Jarrod Spector, KT Sullivan, Andy Tighe, and Melanie Vaughan. Tracy Stark is music director. Board member Keith Meritz will present the award to Eric Michael. Tickets are $69,, $49, and $29. For tickets, visit www.chelseatableandstage.com. The event will also be livestreamed. For those tickets, click HERE.