Bistro Awards

Sherry Eaker has been the producer of the annual Bistro Awards since the awards’ inception in 1985. She is the former editor of "Back Stage" and, during her 30-year run, produced panel discussions and workshop events on an ongoing basis, including the programming for Back Stage’s annual Actorfest. She compiled and edited four editions of the "Back Stage Handbook for Performing Artists," and compiled and edited "The Cabaret Artists Handbook." Sherry is on the Board of the League of Professional Theatre Women, a member of the National Theatre Conference and the American Theatre Critics Association (and produced eight of ATCA’s New York weekend conferences). She is an advisor to the boards of both the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and the Women in the Arts & Media Coalition.

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Bistro Picks will be back…

... when our stages are once again filled with talent. Until then, take care of yourselves.     The Bistro Awards Committee  

2020 Bistro Awards

Another successful night at the Bistros! Check out photos below: [smartslider2 slider="16"] photo credit: Maryann Lopinto

A Conversation with Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire

By Shellen Lubin SHELLEN Let's start with what led to Starting Here, Starting Now, and how you used cabaret to showcase your songs and get exposure for your work. RICHARD...

2020 Bistro Awards Winners Announced

Celebrated Songwriting Team RICHARD MALTBY, JR. and DAVID SHIRE Among the Honorees at the 35th ANNUAL BISTRO AWARDS Gala Monday, March 9 at Gotham Comedy Club Charles Busch, Lorna Dallas,...

The Bistro Awards Honored with Board of Directors Award from Manhattan Association of Cabarets

The Bistro Awards are being honored with a Board of Directors Award from the Manhattan Association of Cabarets for its 35 years of recognizing, encouraging, and nurturing cabaret and jazz...

Richard Maltby, Jr. & David Shire to Receive the 2020 Bistro Award for Lifetime Achievement

New York, NY - (January 21, 2020) —Lyricist and director Richard Maltby, Jr. and composer David Shire will be honored at the 35th annual Bistro Awards where they will be...

The 30th New York Cabaret Convention

The 30th edition of the New York Cabaret Convention, presented by the Mabel Mercer Foundation, took place October 28-31 at the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Penelope Thomas,...

Legendary Singer-Songwriter JUDY COLLINS Among the Honorees at the 34th ANNUAL BISTRO AWARDS Gala

Monday, March 11 at Gotham Comedy Club Frances Ruffelle, Lee Horwin, Luba Mason, and Sidney Myer Also Recognized Among the 15 Winners Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter and Grammy Hall-of-Famer Judy Collins...