Free at the Atrium: April 21
April 8 at David Geffen Hall
April 5–7 at The Appel Room
April 1 at David Geffen Hall
Free at the Atrium: April 14
Free at the Atrium: April 20
Just Announced! 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 01 at 7:30pm
Nathaniel Rateliff Sings the Songs of Harry Nilsson and the Great American Songbook
April 01 at 7:30pm
Americana original Nathaniel Rateliff performs a tribute to Harry Nilsson and the Golden Age of American music, backed by a full orchestra.
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A Little Touch of Rateliff
Americana original Nathaniel Rateliff performs a tribute to Harry Nilsson and the Golden Age of American music, backed by a full orchestra.
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April 05 at 8:30pm
With the Matt Ray Trio and featuring Rizo and Ikechukwu Ufomadu
April 05 at 8:30pm
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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04/05/2023 8:30 pm
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Cabaret at the Café Society
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
With the Matt Ray Trio and featuring Mykal Kilgore and Aminah Imani
April 06 at 8:30pm
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.
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04/06/2023 8:30 pm
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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.
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April 07 at 8:30pm
With the Matt Ray Trio and featuring Raye Zaragoza and Jordan Carlos
April 07 at 8:30pm
Experience an evening of smart, edgy music and comedy—honoring the historically important Café Society nightclub.
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04/07/2023 8:30 pm
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Cabaret at the Café Society
Experience an evening of smart, edgy music and comedy—honoring the historically important Café Society nightclub.
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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.
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Plan your visit
Explore this year's venues, parking options, how to get here, accommodations, and contact information.
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Upcoming events
From concerts, to comedy, dance performances, and dance parties, explore the calendar with events from April 1–21.
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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.
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Thanks to Our Supporters
Lead Support for American Songbook is made possible by Holland America Line, celebrating their 150th Anniversary
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 the DuBose and Dorothy Heyward Memorial Fund
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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
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