John Legend Performs Surprise Set at Fetch Pet Gala After Party Presented by Kismet
Sutton Foster, Bernadette Peters, Leslie Odom Jr., Paul Guyardo President & CEO of Fetch, Inc. and John Legend onstage during the Fetch Pet Gala Presented by Kismet at The Carlyle on October 20, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Fetch Pet Insurance Gala) (PRNewsfoto/Fetch Pet Insurance)
NEW YORK, October 27, 2025 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) – Pet insurance company Fetch Pet Insurance hosted its inaugural Fetch Pet Gala at The Carlyle in New York City, raising more than $500,000 in one night to benefit animal welfare and humanitarian organizations. Funds raised will support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Broadway Barks, Project Street Vet, and Wags & Walks.
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The event featured performances by Bernadette Peters, Sutton Foster, and Leslie Odom Jr., followed by a surprise piano set from John Legend during the after party presented by Kismet.
“This wasn’t just a gala – it was a movement. Together with the immense generosity of our performers, designers and partners, we created something spectacular to raise funds for pets and their people in need,” said Paul Guyardo, CEO of Fetch Pet.
“We created Kismet to serve dogs and their humans with food rooted in science and a mission rooted in love. Partnering with Fetch Pet Insurance to support organizations like Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Broadway Barks, Project Street Vet, and Wags & Walks was a natural fit. This night was more than a gala—it was a celebration of what’s possible when purpose and performance come together. We are grateful to Fetch Pet Insurance for hosting an evening that will have such a profound impact on pets and people who love them,” said Mathe Young Mosny, CEO of Kismet.
Paul Guyardo President & CEO of Fetch, Inc. and Mathé Young Mosny Founder & CEO of Kismet pose with Rescue Pups from North Shore Animal League America at the Fetch Pet Gala Presented by Kismet at The Carlyle on October 20, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Fetch Pet Insurance Gala) (PRNewsfoto/Fetch Pet Insurance)
The gala’s musical lineup included Leslie Odom Jr. performing “The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face,” his original song “Loved,” and “Forever Young,” closing with “Dear Theodosia” from Hamilton. Sutton Foster performed songs including “If I Were a Bell” from Guys and Dolls, “The Nearness of You,” and a comedic parody dedicated to her rescue pets. Bernadette Peters performed several Stephen Sondheim numbers, including “Losing My Mind” and “Anyone Can Whistle,” before joining Foster for a duet of “Old Friends.”
Following the performances, guests attended the Fetch Pet After Party presented by Kismet, where John Legend gave an unannounced performance.
Rescue dogs from North Shore Animal League America appeared on the “Green Carpet” wearing custom Collars for Cause™ designed by Jeffrey Banks, James Taffin de Givenchy, Josie Natori, Irene Neuwirth, and Stefania Pramma. The collars will be auctioned through HERITAGE Auctions’ Holiday Luxury Accessories Signature® Auction on December 4, 2025, with proceeds supporting the gala’s partner charities.
“From the incredible team at Fetch Pet Insurance to our luminous and brilliant Bernadette Peters, Sutton Foster and Leslie Odom Jr., and the legendary John Legend, and the sponsors who shared their heart on this special night, we’re deeply grateful for this generosity that fuels real impact. Together, we’re helping people across the country, and their beloved furry friends, find care, life-affirming comfort and connection when they need it most,” said Danny Whitman, Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
The Fetch Pet Gala was supported by sponsors including Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day, SATELLAI, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka, along with corporate partners such as Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Aon, JPMorgan Chase, Raymond James, and Warburg Pincus.
Fetch has donated more than $8 million to shelter partners and community initiatives, including expanding Project Street Vet from a single-city effort to nine U.S. locations.
For more information, visit www.fetchpet.com.
Source: Fetch Pet Insurance
