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Lincoln Center Presents American Songbook
March 12–April 12, 2024
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Join us for the return of Lincoln Center's American Songbook, a celebration of a shared musical inheritance by some of the most fearless and exciting storytellers in song today. This year’s program spotlights historic change-makers and contemporary artist-advocates—embracing individuality and personal identity through performance.

March 20 at 7:30 pm

Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook

Jeremy Dutcher’s Motewolonuwok

March 20 at 7:30 pm

David Rubenstein Atrium

Composer and performer Jeremy Dutcher crosses boundaries of gender, race, language, and history to share beautiful songs of truly unique experience.

March 22 at 8:30 pm

Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook

Echoes of Freedom: A Tribute to Phillis Wheatley Peters

In collaboration with AFROPUNK

March 22 at 8:30 pm

The Appel Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center

In honor of Women's History Month comes a two-part event celebrating the contributions of this pioneering poet and author.

March 28 at 7:30 pm

Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook

"When We Were Writers": Indigo Girls

In Song and Story with Ann Powers

March 28 at 7:30 pm

Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

Influential LGBTQIA+ icons and beloved rock stars the Indigo Girls explore their history in an unforgettable evening of song and conversation.

March 30 at 7:30 pm

Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook

Crys Matthews

March 30 at 7:30 pm

David Rubenstein Atrium

Songs of protest have never sounded so sweet as when they are performed by the rising folk star, guitarist and singer-songwriter Crys Matthews.

All events are Choose-What-You-Pay or FREE

In order to make our events more accessible to more people and to center equity and inclusion in every aspect of our field, all American Songbook performances are FREE—with General Admission and priority Fast Track options—or Choose-What-You-Pay. Please refer to the dedicated event page of the show you’d like to attend to confirm ticketing options. Learn more about ticketing options here »

Staging a revolution in song

Performances that embrace truth and freedom

Lincoln Center’s American Songbook uplifts contemporary and legendary storytellers who are unabashedly themselves while inspiring others to do the same. On March 13, the earth-shaking powerhouse Justin Vivian Bond performs songs from the hippy counterculture at The Appel Room. In honor of Women's History Month, AFROPUNK returns to Lincoln Center with a musical and poetic tribute to Phillis Wheatley Peters, author and figurehead for the abolitionist movement. Soon after, the incomparable Deaf Broadway brings Jonathan Larson’s RENT to the stage, vividly performed in American Sign Language.

Artists who dare to dream of a better future

Experience groundbreaking voices and projects that redefine what’s possible, on stage and off. Afrofuturist Nona Hendryx opens this year’s series with an evening of music integrating human and machine as co-artist. LGBTQIA+ icons, the Indigo Girls, ignite David Geffen Hall, performing their timeless anthems and sharing the stories behind them. Rising folk star Crys Matthews performs protest songs with depth and exquisite clarity—for free at the Atrium on March 30. For two nights at The Appel Room, the Obie Award-winning jazz musical, Running Man, gets a full concert performance at this overdue recording of its cast album.

Music that unites us all

The artistry on our stages reflects musical genres as wide and diverse as the American people. Following a turn as a finalist on The Voice, countertenor John Holiday shines bright in a solo concert of classical and pop selections at The Appel Room. Artist-activist Jeremy Dutcher shares his latest album, Motewolonuwok—a moving exploration of contemporary Indigeneity and his place within it. Then on April 6, the Unscripted Live interview series celebrates the Freedom to Dance with career-spanning interviews with Melba Moore and Kathy Sledge, whose voices have both shaped the liberating power of dance music.

Honoring American visionaries

Free

April 6 at the David Rubenstein Atrium

Choose-What-You-Pay

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American Songbook reflects experiences of people across our nation in a celebration of a shared musical inheritance by some of the most fearless storytellers today. More about the series »

Upcoming events

The vitality and conviction of this year’s artists offer proof of a thriving and ever-growing American Songbook. Explore the full calendar »

How to get tickets

All American Songbook performances and events are FREE—with a General Admission and Fast Track option—or Choose-What-You-Pay. Learn how to get tickets »

Food and dining at Lincoln Center

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. For dining, click here »

Plan your visit

Explore this year's venues, parking options, how to get here, accessibility, and contact information. Plan your visit »

Thanks to Our Supporters

Hip-Hop and contemporary arts programming made possible by Nike

American Songbook is supported by PGIM, Global Asset Management

Corporate Support is provided by Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc.

Additional support is provided by Barbara H. Block

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