David Rubenstein

AMERICAN SONGBOOK, VIOLET, MATRIARCHS And More Set for March at Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026

Lincoln Center has announced its March 2026 lineup, including American Songbook curated by Clint Ramos, a Deaf Broadway presentation of Violet, and Black Girl Magic Ball: Matriarchs.

Andrew Rannells, Caissie Levy & More Join Host Committee for JQY Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026

Co-chaired by Duvi Stahler and Rachel Sussman, the host committee includes Tovah Feldshuh, Caissie Levy, Bess Kalb, Judy Kuhn, Joshua Malina, Cristin Milioti, Andrew Rannells, Jeanine Tesori, and Zachary Noah Piser, among others.

Jenna Rubaii, Maya Days and More to Star in SONGS FROM AVALONA: A MUSICAL LEGEND Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

The David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center will present Songs from Avalona: A Musical Legend, a special one-night immersive concert event, offering audiences an intimate introduction to the powerful music and mythic world of Avalona.

Lincoln Center to Host Big Umbrella Festival Celebrating Neurodiversity in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

​The Big Umbrella Festival will return to Lincoln Center this spring for a multi-week series of free and choose-what-you-pay performances, workshops, and outdoor installations designed with and for the neurodiverse community.

Renée Fleming Cancels Kennedy Center Concerts
by Joshua Wright - Jan 23, 2026

Renée Fleming has withdrawn from two scheduled appearances in May at the Kennedy Center, marking the latest high-profile cancellation at the storied arts institution following sweeping leadership changes under President Donald Trump.

Lincoln Center Focuses on Wellbeing with HEARTBEAT and More This February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026

Lincoln Center will present a series of wellbeing-focused events in February, including HEARTBEAT, featuring diverse performances from sound healing to spoken word and VR experiences.

Lincoln Center Unveils January 2026 Programming Highlights
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025

Lincoln Center will launch the new year with a wide range of premieres, returning programs, and multidisciplinary performances across its campus. The month will highlight international artists, major collaborations, and innovative works.

FOR COLORED GIRLS Anniversary Concert and More Set for Lincoln Center 2026 American Songbook Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present the return of the American Songbook series with a new season curated by producer, creative director, and Lincoln Center Artist-in-Residence Clint Ramos.

Khaila Wilcoxon and Laura Benanti Will Lead Concert Performance of New Musical SPIRAL BOUND
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025

A free concert presentation of the new musical Spiral Bound will be held at Lincoln Center next month. The evening will feature Miranda Ferriss Jones, Khaila Wilcoxon, Laura Benanti, guest artists from Sands PACE, and a band of Broadway musicians.

HAMILTON and Ron Chernow Receive National Constitution Center's 37th Annual Liberty Medal
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2025

The National Constitution Center hosted its 2025 Liberty Medal ceremony celebrating Hamilton and historian Ron Chernow, whose biography of Alexander Hamilton inspired the cultural phenomenon that continues to shape how Americans connect with the nation's founding story.

Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts Kicks Off Its 25-26 Season This September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2025

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts launches its 2025–26 season this September with a wide array of free and Choose-What-You-Pay events designed to welcome diverse audiences back to its campus.

Lincoln Center Reveals 25/26 Season Featuring Jeanine Tesori as Visionary Artist
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has revealed its 25/26 season of programming, running September 2025 through May 2026. See full programming here!

William Hooker Returns to Governors Island to Perform Jazz
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025

An afternoon of experimental jazz with William Hooker is coming to Governors Island. Enjoy a Historic Nolan Park is the oldest 'neighborhood' on Governors Island with military houses dating back to the mid-19th century.

Programming Revealed for Shanghai Day At Lincoln Center's Summer For The City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025

Center for the China Shanghai International Arts Festival revealed the lineup for Shanghai Day at Lincoln Center's Summer for the City festival. Learn more!

HAMILTON and Ron Chernow to Receive National Constitution Center’s 37th Annual Liberty Medal
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2025

The National Constitution Center will award its 37th annual Liberty Medal to the Broadway hit Hamilton, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and the historian and biographer Ron Chernow, whose book inspired the musical.

YoungArts Names Katerina McCrimmon as The Ashley Longshore Excellence in the Arts Award Recipient
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2025

YoungArts has revealed that Katerina McCrimmon (2016 YoungArts Winner in Theater & U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts) has been selected as the 2025 recipient of The Ashley Longshore Excellence in the Arts Award. Learn more!

Lincoln Center to Present The 2025 BAAND Together Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025

Five of NYC's most iconic dance companies-Ballet Hispánico, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater,American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem- will join the BAAND Together Dance Festival.

2025 JAZZTOPAD FESTIVAL Begins In NYC This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2025

The paradigm-shifting Polish festival Jazztopad returns to New York City for its ninth edition from June 13–18, 2025, continuing its mission of building bridges between the most adventurous voices in contemporary improvised music.

Following Trump Takeover Kennedy Center Subscription Sales Drop 36%
by Joshua Wright - Jun 3, 2025

Kennedy Center subscription sales fall 36% compared to 2023, with theater revenue dropping 82%. The decline follows President Donald Trump’s appointment as board chair and Richard Grenell as president.

Yo-Yo Ma & More To Skip Kennedy Center Following Washington Performing Arts Exit This Season
by Joshua Wright - May 22, 2025

Washington Performing Arts will not use the Kennedy Center for its 2025-2026 season. Instead, major artists including Yo-Yo Ma, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Midori will perform at alternate venues like Strathmore and Sixth & I. The decision follows recent shifts in Kennedy Center leadership and programming.