Photo by Jalen Wright

Photo by Jalen Wright

Passing the Crown takes center stage once more in this unforgettable live orchestral mixtape and dance experience, featuring Hip-Hop icon MC Lyte—one of Hip-Hop’s most legendary Queens and multiple Gold Record recording artist. Originally commissioned as part of Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City festival, this groundbreaking production blends cinematic orchestration, DJing, breaking, and powerful freestyling, all driven by an all-female and gender-expansive collective of award-winning artists.

Executive produced and conceived by violinist and composer Juliette Jones, and creatively led by associate producer Monique Brooks Roberts and Emmy-award winning choreographer Randi “Rascal” Freitas, Passing the Crown reimagines the canon of Hip-Hop through the lens of orchestral grandeur and raw street energy—celebrating the visionary women who helped lay the foundation, and continue to shape, the genre.

Styled by legendary streetwear designer April Walker of Walker Wear and her The Future Been Female imprint, Passing the Crown is more than a concert—it’s a movement that honors legacy, uplifts community, and ignites the future. Join us for this history-making night of rhythm and royalty at Lincoln Center. The crown isn’t just passed—it’s celebrated.

Venue
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall
10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023

For ticketing, call CenterCharge at 212-721-6500 from Monday–Friday 10:00 am–6:00 pm (EST)

For general inquiries, call Guest Experience at 212-875-5456 or email [email protected].

Home to the New York Philharmonic, the Wu Tsai Theater is designed with optimized sightlines in mind, resulting in a unified and intimate relationship between audience and performer. The hall's state-of-the-art flexibility accommodates choral performances, recitals, semi-staged opera, dance, film premieres, amplified pop and rock concerts, and more. Learn more »

Accessibility

Accessible seating and designated aisle seats; Accessible restrooms and accessible routes icon
Accessible seating and designated aisle seats; Accessible restrooms and accessible routes
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Hearing loop installed. Loop receivers available
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American Sign Language interpretation
 

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