American Songbook 2005 Season

American Songbook, the Lincoln Center series devoted to popular American song in its many forms and its singers and songwriters, enters its seventh season with a new home at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall at Columbus Circle. Along with a move to two exciting new performance spaces – the Rose Theater and Allen Room – the popular Lincoln Center series will expand its roster of performers and range of programs, and will add thematic programs and components to its schedule.

At the Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall Time Warner Center, Broadway at 60th Street

January 7 and 8, 2005 at 8 p.m.
AUDRA MCDONALD
Tickets: $100, $75, $50, $35
[The performance originally slated for January 6 has been cancelled.]

Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 8:30 p.m.
Celebrating Black History Month
AT HARLEM’S HEIGHT
Created by New York Festival of Song
Michael Barrett and Steven Blier, piano
Dana Blanchard, Darius de Haas, James Martin, vocals
Tickets: $45, $30, $20

March 30 at 7 p.m.*, March 31 and April 1, 2005 at 8 p.m.
Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, and Michael Cerveris in
PASSION
Music and Lyrics by Stephan Sondheim, Book by James Lapine, Directed by Lonny Price, Musical Direction by Paul Gemignani
A semi-staged performance
Tickets: $125, $100, $75, $50
*Performance also part of Lincoln Center’s Annual Spring Gala. For information on specially-priced tickets for the gala dinner and performance, contact Lincoln Center Office of Special Events, 212-875-5461.

At the Allen Room, Frederick P. Rose Hall Time Warner Center, Broadway at 60th Street

Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
JANE KRAKOWSKI
Tickets: $70*, $55, $40

Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at 8:30 p.m.
SPRING AWAKENING, a musical in concert
Music by Duncan Sheik, Book by Steven Sater, Based on the play by Frank Wedekind, Staged by Michael Mayer
Tickets: $40*, $30, $20

Thursday, February 3, 2005 at 8:30 p.m.
LISA LOEB
Tickets: $40*, $30, $20

Friday, February 4, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Celebrating Black History Month
STEVIE WONDER SONGBOOK
DARIUS DE HAAS
Tickets: $45*, $30, $20

Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at 8:30 p.m.
CASINO PARADISE, a musical in concert
Music by William Bolcom, Libretto by Arnold Weinstein, Directed by Lisa Peterson, Featuring Joan Morris
Tickets: $40*, $30, $20

Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 8:30 p.m.
ROSANNE CASH
Tickets: $45*, $30, $20

Friday, February 11, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
MEGAN MULLALLY AND SUPREME MUSIC PROGRAM
Tickets: $70*, $55, $40

Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 8:30 p.m.
REBECCA LUKER
Tickets: $55*, $40, $30

Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 8:30 p.m.
LAURA CANTRELL AND FRIENDS
Tickets: $40*, $30, $20

Friday, February 25, 2005 at 8:30 p.m.
Café Society: Table for 3
Hosted by ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY
With BOBBY SHORT and JULIE WILSON
Tickets: $60*, $40, $30

Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Harold Arlen Centennial Tribute
TONYA PINKINS
Tickets: $60*, $40, $30

Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Different Sounds
NELLIE MCKAY
Tickets: $40*, $30, $20

Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 8:30 p.m.
Different Sounds
MCSWEENEY’S VS. THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS
Spoken word and music with readings from Dave Eggers’ literary magazine and music by the Brooklyn-based band
Tickets: $50*, $40, $30

Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 8:30 p.m.
DAR WILLIAMS
Tickets: $45*, $30, $20

Friday, March 4, 2005 at 8:30 p.m.
ELAINE STRITCH
Tickets: $70*, $55, $30

*Premium ticket: table-seating includes free wine and bottled water.