Broadway At The Pierre Announces February Performance

The Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel's popular new cabaret series continues this month with a very special performance. On Monday February 26th, the hotel will partner once again with award-winning Broadway Sings For Pride creative director Neal Bennington for an exclusive one-night-only show.

The evening will feature a lively set list of musical theater and pop songs from three distinguished performers: Nasia Thomas (BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical), Arbender Robinson (The Book of Mormon) and Gayle Turner (THE WIZ). They will be backed by musical director and pianist Chris Curcio.

"We are delighted to continue bringing Broadway's brightest stars to The Pierre's beloved Two E lounge," said General Manager Francois-Olivier Luiggi. "Broadway At The Pierre continues a hotel tradition that began in the 1940s and 1950s with condensed supper club versions of musical theater classics."

Upcoming Broadway At The Pierre shows will feature cast members from School of Rock (March 21st), BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical (April 25th) and a special solo performance from MOTOWN The Musical star N'Kenge (May 7th).

Recently featured in The New York Times, Broadway At The Pierre launched in October with a sold-out concert in The Pierre's Two E Lounge from Wicked alums Hayley Podschun and Jennifer DiNoia. The duo returned for an encore by special demand in November. On December 11th, the series welcomed a performance from longtime Kinky Boots cast members Kevin Smith Kirkwood and Natalie Joy Johnson.

Broadway At The Pierre is a recurring series. Performances begin at 8:30pm and doors open at 7:30pm. $75 food and beverage minimum includes admission, set menu and welcome drink. Advance reservations required. To reserve a table, please visit Two E on Open Table, call 212-940-8113 or email TwoE@tajhotels.com.

Guests are encouraged to share their experience on social media using hashtag #BroadwayAtThePierre. High-resolution performance photos and video available upon request.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Arbender Robinson comes to The Pierre directly from the Broadway cast of Book of Mormon. He has performed on the Tony awards and appeared in 11 Broadway productions including: Hairspray, Hair, The Little Mermaid, Ragtime, InTransit and The Lion King. Arbender was a studio vocalist for Walt Disney Entertainment, Royal Caribbean Cruise lines and has appeared in Regional Theatre all over the world. He is a graduate of Viterbo University. www.arbender.com

Nasia Thomas has appeared in the Broadway production of BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical (Little Eva), the world premiere of Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations at The Berkeley Repertory Theatre and The Muny Hairspray. She is a graduate of Elon University. Instagram: @n_a_s_v Twitter: @nasiavthomas

Gayle Turner made her Broadway debut as the understudy for Stephanie Mills in the lead role of Dorothy in the original Broadway production of "The Wiz." Her additional credits include Smokey Joe's Cafe, Little Shop of Horrors, Once on This Island, premiere of "The First Noel" at The Apollo Theatre,1940's Radio Hour, Langston in Harlem (Urban Stages Theatre), Black Nativity and NBC's Law and Order SVU. Gayle is a member of the Broadway Inspirational Voices Gospel Choir and a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. www.thelovelygayleturner.com

ABOUT THE PIERRE, A TAJ HOTEL
A New York icon, The Pierre, A Taj Hotel continues to set the standard for timeless elegance and unrivaled hospitality in New York City. Situated on Central Park, The Pierre remains a landmark treasured by visitors and New Yorkers alike since opening in 1930. It is the only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star rated property on Manhattan's Upper East Side. The hotel's 189 rooms, 49 of which are suites, offer classic design with couture touches, abundant natural light, and high ceilings. First?rate amenities include white?gloved elevator attendants, a Les Clefs d'Or Concierge team, and a complimentary Jaguar house car. Exquisite entertaining is synonymous with The Pierre, and its opulent Grand Ballroom, Cotillion Room, and Rotunda continue to host New York's most unforgettable events, while chic, multi?functional meeting rooms welcome private gatherings, from intimate closing dinners to annual shareholder meetings. The Pierre's robust food and beverage program boasts 24?hour gourmet room service, Afternoon Tea service and cocktails at Two E Bar/Lounge, seasonal fare with outdoor seating at signature restaurant Perrine and indulgent cuisine in the whimsical Rotunda. Follow The Pierre on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, & Twitter: @thepierreny. #perfectlypierre http://www.thepierreny.com

ABOUT TWO E BAR & LOUNGE
Originally the Gentlemen's Library when The Pierre opened in 1930, Two E Bar & Lounge has become one of the hotel's most beloved venues. Its coveted traditional Afternoon Tea menu is created by a full in-house pastry team. At night, Two E transforms into a stylish bar that serves up handcrafted cocktails complemented by small plates, with live jazz on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and a monthly Broadway At The Pierre cabaret series. A Neo-Classical lounge, Two E was designed to reflect a chic Upper East Side residence. http://www.thepierreny.com/dining/twoebar/

ABOUT BROADWAY SINGS FOR PRIDE
Broadway Sings For Pride is a non-for-profit charitable organization which brings together Broadway talent, activists and celebrities to promote LGBT equality through song, public education and raising awareness of the needs of LGBTQ youth. Founded in 2011 in response to the tragic suicides within the LGBT community, Broadway Sings for Pride has raised thousands for the Hetrick-Martin Institute and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of New York City. The annual concert series features some of the brightest stars in entertainment. Supporters have included Channing Tatum, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Bryan Cranston, Tim Gunn, Carol Channing, Neil Patrick Harris, Bernadette Peters and Nathan Lane. Broadway Sings for Pride is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. The series has been featured in E! Online, The Huffington Post, CBS Morning News, Playbill, Time Out New York, The Advocate and more.

Neal Bennington is the award-winning founder and creative director of NealB.tv and Broadway Sings for Pride. Neal's credits include: The Wendy Williams Show (guest correspondent), The Real Housewives of New York City (celebrity interviewer), RTL Germany and New York City's Eyewitness News/ABC-7. He is currently working on Broadway Sings For Pride's 8th annual pride show coming in June 2018. http://broadwaysingsforpride.com/