Cabaret Scenes and the American Songbook Association will present its Third Annual Darrell Henline Award to award-winning performer, songwriter, director, and producer of cabaret, Lina Koutrakos, on Thursday, June 13 at 7 PM at The Green Room 42. Music Director is Yasuhiko Fukuoka .
Scheduled performers (subject to availability) are Charles Busch, Tovah Feldshuh, David Friedman, Sally Mayes, John McDaniel and Kathleen Turner, with Patrick DeGennaro, Sean Harkness, Beckie Menzie ,Shawn Moninger, Marcus Simeone and Nancy Timpanaro-Hogan.
Koutrakos’ forty-year career was launched with her own rock band in decades-long residencies at the Bottom Line and Joe’s Pub, followed by sold-out shows at BB King and Fez. Koutrakos garnered multiple pop songwriting awards while simultaneously presenting her cabaret shows at the Metropolitan Room, 54 Below and the Waldorf Astoria. She has had extensive tours in both genres in St Louis, Chicago, Washington DC, Paris, Las Vegas and more. Her awards began with the Village Voice’s Best Rock Newcomer and continued to include Best Director and Best Vocalist from the Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC), the Backstage Bistro Awards and France’s Le Petit Piaf.
Cabaret Scenes and the American Songbook Association (ASA) named this award for Darrell Henline who was the founder and publisher of Cabaret Scenes magazine until his death in 2003. The award honors that individual whose professional career in the field of cabaret has been one of consistent excellence and distinction.
Ringside seating is $69, Premium seats are $49, and general seating is $29. There is a livestream option available for $29.For tickets, please visit: thegreenroom42.com
The Green Room 42 is located in Yotel, 9th Ave. at 42nd St., NYC
