Musicians and stage artists honored at 30th annual Big Easy Awards
 

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Tank & the Bangas and the theater productions Jelly's Last Jam, Hand to God and The Spider Queen all claimed multiple awards at the 30th annual Big Easy Awards gala Monday night at Orpheum Theater.

Varla Jean Merman hosted the ceremony and award presenters included Mayor-elect LaToya Cantrell, Bryan Batt, John Georges, owner of The Advocate and Gambit, Becky Allen and Big Freedia.

Special awards went to Entertainer of the Year Tank & the Bangas, Theater Person of the Year Emilie Whelan, Lifetime Achievement in Theater honoree David Raphel and Special Recognition winner Mark Cortale.?