Gina Morgano to Capture Romance of the Season in ONCE UPON A DECEMBER at Feinstein's/54 Below

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Gina Morgano in "Once Upon a December" on Thursday, December 14th at 9:30 p.m.

This holiday show captures the whimsical romance of the season, featuring beloved classics and contemporary gems. Your heart will twinkle with the meaning of the season as you journey through memories of Christmas Past, delights of Christmas Present and hopes of Christmas Future.

Piano man David Budway (The Carlyle, Maureen's Jazz Cellar) joins Gina, as well as a special guest from the North Pole.

Gina Morgano in "Once Upon a December" plays Feinstein's/54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on December 14th at 9:30 p.m. There is a $25-$60 cover charge and $25 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.

Get a taste of Gina's show below!

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GINA MORGANO interprets uplifting stories with timeless fancy, inspiring hope so that goodness may shine. With repertoire ranging from Handel to Sondheim, she feels most at home in the sweet spot that bridges classical and popular music.

A musical wordsmith, she is a research connoisseur and utter bibliophile, serving old-souls who love to learn and dream. She is especially drawn to historical performance, believing that a classic elevates the future with the best of the past.

This is Gina's sixth season as a performer with National Chorale at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall. She has sung at such varied New York venues as Carnegie Hall, Don't Tell Mama, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, The Strand and St. Patrick's Cathedral.

As an educator, Gina is in her second year on the voice faculty at the Professional Performing Arts High School as an artist teacher with National Chorale. She is also on the voice faculties of 92Y and 5th Dimension Music and maintains a private voice studio in Manhattan.

Gina believes that everyone deserves a story and a song and loves performing with Sing for Hope and Vocal Ease, striving to create a world of beauty for those who cannot easily access live performance.

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Gina graduated with vocal honors from Northwestern University (B.M., M.S.J.) and San Francisco Conservatory of Music (M.M.)

David Budway is one of the most versatile pianists on the New York music scene today. Deeply rooted in many styles, his masterful command for Modern Jazz vocabulary has propelled him into the midst of present day jazz pioneers. He has recorded and performed with Branford Marsalis, Michael Brecker, Stanley Turrentine, Hubert Laws and Jeff "Tain" Watts. Performing and Recording credits include Jimmy Heath, Jon Faddis, Louie Belson, Mark Murphy, Marlena Shaw, Ravi Coltrane, Joe Pass, Randy Brecker, Wynton Marsalis and George Benson. Performances at Carnegie Hall, Town Hall, Merkin Hall, The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, Cotton Club, The Jazz Standard, Zinc Bar and Smalls.

Deeply rooted in Rock and Roll, David released a CD that showcases these strengths "Bud Way," where he sings and plays piano, drums, guitar and bass on nearly every track. For 12 years, he entertained in New York's most revered Piano Bar "Brandy's" located in Manhattan's Upper East Side. It is there that David caught the attention of Liza Minnelli, and was asked to accompany her and sing in her tribute to godmother Kay Thompson.

As a classical piano artist, David has given countless recitals including guest appearances with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (with Hubert Laws), the Steinway Society, and the Pittsburgh Concert Society. David studied with Ruth Slenczynska, Dr. Carole Riley, CDP, and performed Masterclasses with Artur Balsam and Eugene List. Competitions have included the Van Cliburn Competition, The Young Keyboard Artist Association, the Carnegie Awards, the Pittsburgh Concert Society and the Music Teachers National Association. David was a Professor at Duquesne University and Carnegie Mellon University from 1983- 1995, and presently gives Masterclasses at William Patterson University. Recently his essay was published in Downbeat Magazine: "Contemporary French Music's Influence in Jazz Harmonies".

David also is an accomplished composer. He has collaborated with Kathy Budway (sister), Lou Tracey, Deb Silver and Bobby Belfry. Artists that have recorded and performed his songs include Christiane Noll, Marvin Hamlisch, Hubert Laws, Jeff "Tain" Watts and more. David scored original music to "Lift", a short film that features Dominic Pinon. David also performs the piano solos in the movie "Giant Steps" which stars Billy Dee Williams.

David and his wife Brianne recently opened the entertainment club Maureen's Jazz Cellar in Nyack, NY, named after his sister, the late-great jazz singer Maureen Budway. The club is quickly becoming a local treasure, featuring everything from classical afternoons and comedy acts to Grateful Dead nights and jazz legends.

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, is a performance venue in the grand tradition of New York City nightlife. A few blocks from the heart of Times Square and just below the legendary Studio 54, Feinstein's/54 Below is a classically designed state-of-the art nightclub in the theatre district that hosts audiences with warmth and style. Feinstein's/54 Below presents iconic and rising stars from the worlds of Broadway and popular music and has set a new standard for culinary excellence worthy of the world-class entertainment on the stage. Located at 254 West 54th Street, Feinstein's/54 Below features up to three shows nightly with cover charges ranging from $5-$105.

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