Now in its fifteen year, American Songbook at Lincoln Center presents the finest in song and performance from all genres of music. To celebrate this anniversary season, three shows will be shown as part of Live from Lincoln Center on PBS: a tribute to Kander & Ebb, Stephanie Blythe, and Kristin Chenoweth!
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35 imagesGenre-spanning cellist Ben Sollee brought this season of American Songbook to a rousing close, with a selection of songs echoing his diverse interest in classical music, Applachian folk traditions, and popular song. -
57 imagesTony winners, Broadway veterans, and many of the composers' friends joined forces for a special concert to celebrate the music of Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk. -
42 images"Green Sneakers", Ricky Ian Gordon's song cycle/theatrical meditation on loss and recovery, was presented at the Kaplan Penthouse, starring baritone Jesse Blumberg and the Voxare String Quartet. -
39 imagesTony nominee Cristin Milioti made her Lincoln Center debut with a set of songs highlighting the range of the American/International Songbook (Thom Yorke to Fiona Apple to Bob Dylan) and a crack band featuring cohorts from the acclaimed musical "Once" -
41 imagesDowntown alt-cabaret chanteuse Meow Meow moved uptown to Lincoln Center and bedazzled a sold-out star-studded audience (Liza, Lea Delaria, and more). -
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46 imagesSelf-proclaimed dork Ingrid Michaelson made her Lincoln Center debut, with her crew of (again, self-proclaimed) uncool but talented musicians, in a packed house of family, fans, and future-fans. -
45 imagesBroadway luminaries and Tony Award winners gathered for two shows in the Allen Room to celebrate the songs of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey (Next to Normal). -
41 imagesFrom busking in Central Park to playing high above the park in the Allen Room, North Carolina's Lost in the Trees has been treating New Yorkers to their often delicate, melodic brand of indie rock. -
31 imagesFrom the land of coal and Hazel Dickens, Kathy Mattea brought the music of West Virginia to Manhattan with a collection of songs from and about her home state. -
41 imagesEchoing the ghosts of Woody Guthrie and Tom Joad, Tom Morello: The Nightwatchman brought his one-man revolution to the halls of Lincoln Center -
43 imagesKristin Chenoweth charmed the American Songbook fans with stories and songs built around the many roles she has played (and wished she had played!). -
46 imagesDrawing 62 years of Staples Singers music, but with songs as current as Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples brought the church to Lincoln Center's American Songbook! -
28 imagesAfter seeing brochures promoting American Songbook when he arrived in NYC in 2005, Sondre Lerche has joined the ranks of songwriters celebrated at the prestigious venue. -
43 imagesMetropolitan Opera star mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe moved downtown figuratively and literally with a heart-felt tribute to pop legend Kate Smith. -
29 imagesBonnie Prince Billy (joined by guests Matt Sweeney and Ryder McNair) packed the house with established fans, while the uninitiated discovered the beauty of this American songwriter. -
80 imagesConductor, bandleader, and pianist Rob Fisher treated Lincoln Center to an evening of Kander and Ebb, with performances of classic songs and rarities by Joel Gray (Cabaret), Chita Rivera (Chicago., Kiss of the Spider Woman), Marin Mazzie, and Jason Danieley. -
37 imagesJazz fans were treated to the American Songbook debut of singer Cécile McLorin Salvant, who dug deep into the American songbook (including Blanche Calloway, Eddie Jefferson, and Bert Williams) for her exciting show! -
40 imagesFrom concert to cabaret to Broadway to films, Karen Akers has done it all, and shared her stories and songs at Lincoln Center tonight. -
69 imagesThe Allen Room was rocking with the classic songs of Ashford and Simpson, performed by Valerie Simpson and her many friends and fans. -
33 imagesAmerican Songbook kicked off its 15th Season with a night of American songs (both old and new, including Bruno Mars!) from stage veteran Lea Salonga (original cast of Miss Saigon).