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Free at the Atrium: April 21

Ariana DeBose: Authenticity

April 8 at David Geffen Hall

Cabaret at the Café Society

April 5–7 at The Appel Room

A Little Touch of Rateliff

April 1 at David Geffen Hall

The Paradise Garage

Free at the Atrium: April 14

The Spirit of the Savoy Ballroom

Free at the Atrium: April 20

American Songbook: A Place You Belong
April 1–21, 2023 | Tickets now on sale
 
Co-conceived by George C. Wolfe, this year’s American Songbook series explores themes of belonging and discovery, embodying the spirit of iconic New York City venues which paved the way for now legendary artists, broke new sounds and genres, and shaped modern music and culture across the country. Explore calendar »

April 05 at 8:30pm

In-person

Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook

Cabaret at the Café Society

With the Matt Ray Trio and featuring Rizo and Ikechukwu Ufomadu

April 05 at 8:30pm

The Appel Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center

An evening of comedy and music featuring the Matt Ray Trio, bombshell cabaret chanteuse Rizo, and the waggishly absurd stand-up of Ikechukwu Ufomadu.
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April 06 at 8:30pm

In-person

Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook

Cabaret at the Café Society

With the Matt Ray Trio and featuring Mykal Kilgore and Aminah Imani 

April 06 at 8:30pm

The Appel Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center

Join the Matt Ray Trio for a celebration of the classic club Café Society with singer and Broadway star Mykal Kilgore and comedian Aminah Imani.
Add to Calendar 04/06/2023 8:30 pm 04/06/2023 9:30 pm America/New_York Cabaret at the Café Society Join the Matt Ray Trio for a celebration of the classic club Café Society with singer and Broadway star Mykal Kilgore and comedian Aminah Imani. lincolncenterathome.org Lincoln Center at Home false MM/DD/YYYY aho3e0k00zv7rk56sm4e178

April 07 at 8:30pm

In-person

Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook

Cabaret at the Café Society

With the Matt Ray Trio and featuring Raye Zaragoza and Jordan Carlos

April 07 at 8:30pm

The Appel Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center

Experience an evening of smart, edgy music and comedy—honoring the historically important Café Society nightclub.
Add to Calendar 04/07/2023 8:30 pm 04/07/2023 9:30 pm America/New_York Cabaret at the Café Society Experience an evening of smart, edgy music and comedy—honoring the historically important Café Society nightclub. lincolncenterathome.org Lincoln Center at Home false MM/DD/YYYY aho3e0k00zv7rk56sm4e178

April 08 at 7:30pm

In-person

Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook

Ariana DeBose: Authenticity

April 08 at 7:30pm

David Geffen Hall

Oscar Award winner Ariana DeBose premieres Authenticity, a new Broadway and pop musical revue packed with mashups, medleys, and candid storytelling.
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Here is a place you belong

Experience the Songbook from today's leading voices

Your new David Geffen Hall sets the stage for this year's headlining concerts. On April 1, Nathaniel Rateliff sings the American Songbook and the songs of Harry Nilsson, breathing new life into contemporary folk rock—welcoming soul, country, gospel, and Broadway. Soon after, on April 8, Oscar winner Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) premieres Authenticity, a new Broadway and pop musical revue packed with mashups, medleys, and candid storytelling.

NYC's revolutionary cabaret, Café Society, comes back to life

Join us on April 5–7 for three evenings of music and comedy conceived by multiple Tony Award-winning director George C. Wolfe. Each night, audiences in the stunning Appel Room will be taken back in time to Café Society—one of the first integrated nightclubs in the country and birth place of Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit”—for a unique cabaret starring: the Matt Ray Trio, Rizo and Ikechukwu Ufomadu, Mykal Kilgore and Aminah Imani, and Raye Zaragoza and Jordan Carlos.

The spirit of legendary dance clubs and ballrooms awakens

Also conceived by George C. Wolfe, this April, the David Rubenstein Atrium is transformed into the hottest, most influential dance clubs and ballrooms that New York City ever encountered. Be transported to a 1970s disco at the famed gay underground scene of Paradise Garage; swing up to Harlem's Savoy Ballroom for a hot jazz big band; and dance the mambo with Tito Rodríguez, Jr., playing Palladium Ballroom-era classics with a contemporary twist. All at the Atrium. All for FREE!

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About the series

American Songbook: A Place You Belong is inspired by legendary and culture-changing New York City music halls and dance clubs from eras long gone, but never forgotten. Learn More »

Plan your visit

Explore this year's venues, parking options, how to get here, accommodations, and contact information. Learn More »

Upcoming events

From concerts, to comedy, dance performances, and dance parties, explore the calendar with events from April 1–21. Learn More »

Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi

Before your show, check out our newest on-campus restaurant, Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi—featuring a tapestry of New York City-inspired cuisines. Learn More »

Thanks to Our Supporters

Lead Support for American Songbook is made possible by Holland America Line, celebrating their 150th Anniversary
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Additional support is provided by The Rita J. & Stanley H. Kaplan Family Foundation

Major support for Lincoln Center Presents is provided by the Mellon Foundation and the Shubert Foundation

Additional support is provided by Barbara H. Block

Additional support is provided by the DuBose and Dorothy Heyward Memorial Fund

Corporate Support is provided by PGIM

Lincoln Center’s artistic excellence is made possible by the dedication and generosity of our board members

Operation of Lincoln Center’s public plazas is supported in part with public funds provided by the City of New York

Programs are made possible, in part, with public funds provided by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Empire State Development, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor, Mayor of the City of New York, the New York State Legislature and the New York City Council

NewYork-Presbyterian is the Official Hospital of Lincoln Center

United Airlines is the Official Airline of Lincoln Center

Steinway is Lincoln Center’s Preferred Piano Partner