French Cabaret Joins in Closing of The Bell as their First Visit to NYC in 126 Years Continues
NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Moulin Rouge (http://moulinrouge.fr) made an appearance at NASDAQ this afternoon, as they joined the Best of France’s CEO Paul Bensabat in the ringing of the NASDAQ closing bell at 4:00pm. Jean-Jacques Clerico, CEO of Moulin Rouge and dancers Nora Mogalle and Alexandra Freeman joined Bensabat at the podium as he rang the closing bell. Notable sponsors for the Best of France that attended included: Ambassador Francois Delattre who is France’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Claude Godard Master Chef of Madison Bistro, Jean-Louis Dumonet the Executive Chef Union Club, Anne-Laure Tuncer the Director ATOUT France, Bertrand Lortholary the Consulate General of France, and Christophe Attard an Air France representative.
“This trip has provided us with many “first” opportunities; it is such a prestigious honor to stand with Paul as he rang the NASDAQ closing bell with Best of France,” states Jean-Jacques Clerico, CEO of Moulin Rouge. “We are thrilled by the warm reception we have received from New York City. Touring New York’s historic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and Times Square has been quite a positive experience.”
Best of France is organized by the New York French Community in partnership with many prominent organizations. This is the third edition of BEST OF FRANCE (http://www.bestoffrance.org/), formerly known as Taste of France. The celebration is expected to have thousands of visitors over the course of the weekend, and attendees will enjoy free entrance to walk the festival grounds and see abridged Moulin Rouge performances and fashion shows.
The French review is bringing “a Taste of Moulin Rouge” to New York City for the first time in 126 years, highlighting all of the glamour and elation that is a part of the French staple’s rich history. Their New York City arrival marks the 130th anniversary of France’s gift of the Statue of Liberty to the U.S. During their short time in NYC, the Moulin Rouge dancers have made appearances at New York City’s most well-known landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Times Square. Their eventful voyage has been documented on morning shows such as: Good Day New York, New York Live, and WPIX. Over the years, the Moulin Rouge has become the most famous cabaret in the world, internationally known for its French Cancan, immortalized by Toulouse-Lautrec in 1891 with his first advertising poster, as well as for its sumptuous grand stage shows: elaborate costumes boasting feathers, Swarovski crystals and sequins, fantastical settings, and original music, which festival attendees will be able to see at Best of France.
For more information on Moulin Rouge please visit http://www.moulinrouge.fr. For more information on Moulin Rouge’s participation in “Best of France” please visit www.beautifulplanning.com, Email, or call 877.841.7244.
About The Moulin Rouge
Established in 1889, the Moulin Rouge opened its doors with an audacious notion that it would become the largest and most luxurious cabaret of its time. A successful bet for this famous cabaret which became the Mecca of the party immortalized by the famous painter Toulouse-Lautrec, birthplace of the Music-Hall and world-famous thanks to its French Cancan, still performed today by the famous Doriss Girls. The troupe of 60 artists from all around the world perform twice every evening in the show Féerie, a spectacular show full of feathers, Swarovski Crystals and sequins, with sumptuous settings unique international attractions and original music in the grand tradition of French Music-Hall. For 126 years, the most legendary cabaret in the world has welcomed millions of spectators who have come to admire its famous shows and the most beautiful dancers in the world!