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On Sale December 10

Curated by Tony Award winner Clint Ramos, American Songbook: Echoes of an Inheritance brings musical theater performances, powerhouse concerts, and genre-crossing experiences. Take part in the dialogue between past and present, as we begin to imagine the future—and the songbook we want to leave behind.

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UPCOMING SHOWS

Wednesday, March 18 at 8:00 pm

Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook

ELLA & THE DUKE

Created by Sandra St. Victor & Mark Batson

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Two of America's great modern storytellers examine the legacy of Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington for a one-of-a-kind theatrical concert.

AGES 2+
MUSIC
JAZZ
CABARET
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Thursday, March 19 at 8:00 pm

Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook

Ruthie Ann Miles: Perfectly Imperfect

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The Tony Award-winning star of The King and I and Here Lies Love shares intimate stories of motherhood at her debut solo concert.

AGES 2+
MUSIC
CABARET
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Friday, March 20 at 8:00 pm

Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook

Dez Duron: All My Tomorrows

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The breakout star of Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending dissects the legacy of the American crooner in this Lincoln Center debut concert.

AGES 12+
MUSIC
JAZZ
CABARET
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Friday, April 3 at 7:30 pm

Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook

Ingrid Michaelson: The Time and Space Between Us

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Platinum-certified artist Ingrid Michaelson turns her lyrical gaze inward in a new concert that explores the ties that bind us across time and space.
AGES 2+
MUSIC
POP
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Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 pm

Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook

REVIVAL: The Gospel According to Donald Lawrence

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GRAMMY-winning composer Donald Lawrence reimagines the art form in a sweeping concert of American masterworks celebrating great gospel composers.
AGES 2+
MUSIC
GOSPEL
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Monday, April 6 at 8:00 pm

Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook
Lincoln Center Visionary Artist: Jeanine Tesori

for colored girls

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In an explosive performance, Natalie Brown sets Ntozake Shange's momentous choreopoem for colored girls to music on the occasion of the work's 50th anniversary.

Ages 13+
MUSIC
SPOKEN WORD
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Thursday, May 21 at 7:30 pm

Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook

VERSUS: Karaoke

Asia Decides: Korea vs. Philippines

Lincoln Center Presents

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In an Olympic-style competition, Broadway stars from Team Korea go head-to-head with Team Philippines in a battle royale for the crown!
ALL AGES
MUSIC
COMPETITION
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Get early access to tickets
Support the performing arts and enjoy year-round benefits! Members get early access to Choose-What-You-Pay tickets on December 4, plus a full year of Fast Track entry, and invitations to special events.
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Never miss a beat
Listen to the official American Songbook: Echoes of an Inheritance playlist to discover this year's stars and get a taste of what's in store this season.
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Share your love for the arts
Select American Songbook events are offered at Choose-What-You-Pay prices. By choosing to pay the suggested ticket price (or more!), you help support access for hundreds of thousands of your neighbors.
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A night unlike any other
On May 23, Diva Factory dismantles the boundaries of genre and collides the exalted voices of opera and American house music directly on the people's dance floor.

Classics for the modern stage

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The iconic duo: Ella & The Duke
In the storied history of American music, you’d be hard pressed to find a duo as lasting as that of vocalist Ella Jane Fitzgerald and composer Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington. American Songbook introduces a new narrated concert honoring their shared legacy, as portrayed by the accomplished soloist Sandra St. Victor alongside multiple GRAMMY-winning producer and pianist Mark Batson.
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The legacy of the American crooner
Through a mix of beloved standards and unexpected selections, breakout Broadway star Dez Duron traces the legacy of the American crooner. From Bennett to Bublé, Sinatra to Tormé, the sound of the canonical jazz balladeer signals romance and longing. What does it mean to be a crooner today? Duron offers a love letter and exploration of this classic American musical form, reframing it for the modern stage.

Before the curtain rises

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Explore accessibility
Lincoln Center seeks to create a more inclusive experience and meet access needs for our audiences by providing a range of accommodations for all performances.
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Raise a glass
Looking for a pre-show drink, meal, small bite, or coffee? We have you covered! Lincoln Center offers a variety of dining and grab-n-go options to audiences and visitors.
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Uncover a new dimension
Bring your smartphone to Josie Robertson Plaza to discover free augmented reality art installation commissions.
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Know where to go
All American Songbook events are held at The Appel Room, David Geffen Hall, or the David Rubenstein Atrium. Find directions, accessibility, and more.
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Take a self-guided art walk
Find the sculptures, paintings, photographs, and prints hiding in plain sight across Lincoln Center. Art is all around you—not only on our stages!
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Go behind the scenes
On select dates, explore the iconic arts organizations that call Lincoln Center home; and experience our vibrant campus the way only artists and staff do.

From Broadway to Lincoln Center

Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook

Ruthie Ann Miles: Perfectly Imperfect

March 19 at 8:00 pm

location pin logoThe Appel Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center

The Tony Award-winning star of The King and I and Here Lies Love shares intimate stories of motherhood at her debut solo concert.

AGES 2+
MUSIC
CABARET
Learn More

Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook

Dez Duron: All My Tomorrows

March 20 at 8:00 pm

location pin logoThe Appel Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center

The breakout star of Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending dissects the legacy of the American crooner in this Lincoln Center debut concert.

AGES 12+
MUSIC
JAZZ
CABARET
Learn More

Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook

Ingrid Michaelson: The Time and Space Between Us

April 03 at 7:30 pm

location pin logoWu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

Platinum-certified artist Ingrid Michaelson turns her lyrical gaze inward in a new concert that explores the ties that bind us across time and space.
AGES 2+
MUSIC
POP
Learn More

Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook

VERSUS: Karaoke

Asia Decides: Korea vs. Philippines

Lincoln Center Presents

May 21 at 7:30 pm

location pin logoDavid Rubenstein Atrium

In an Olympic-style competition, Broadway stars from Team Korea go head-to-head with Team Philippines in a battle royale for the crown!
ALL AGES
MUSIC
COMPETITION
Learn More

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