Cynthia Erivo to Headline Lincoln Center Benefit Concert

 

Emmy, Tony, 2x Grammy Award-winning and 3x Academy Award nominated actress, singer, author and producer Cynthia Erivo will headline the upcoming Lincoln Center Benefit Concert on Monday, November 16 at David Geffen Hall.  Concert-only tickets for this must-see New York appearance will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, October 13 at 12pm ET.

The annual event will support the institution's bold commitment to arts accessibility for all through its Free and Choose What You Pay programming – a trailblazing model that helps ensure Lincoln Center Presents season events can be experienced by everyone.

Since 2022, LCPA's Free and Choose-What-You-Pay model has helped bring nearly 3 million people to the Lincoln Center campus through performances, educational events, festivals, and open-air experiences. By lowering barriers to discovery, this approach welcomes more people into the life of Lincoln Center and reflects the organization's commitment to centering the arts in everyday life, ensuring extraordinary artistic experiences remain within reach, and building the next generation of audiences in New York City.

A two-time Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winner and three-time Academy Award nominee, Cynthia Erivo has become one of the most compelling and versatile artists of her generation. Her acclaimed portrayal of Elphaba in the Wicked films earned her widespread recognition, including Academy Award, Golden Globe, SAG, BAFTA, Critics' Choice, and NAACP nominations. Earlier this year, she returned to the West End in Dracula, taking on 23 characters in an ambitious one-woman production. An accomplished recording artist as well as an actor, Erivo recently earned her second Grammy Award for “Defying Gravity,” performed with Ariana Grande. Erivo's last performance with LCPA was her acclaimed 2019 engagement in the Appel Room, recorded for PBS.