In NYC At Lincoln Center: Cynthia Erivo Raising Funds To Keep Arts Programming Accessible To All

Cynthia Erivo to Perform at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Benefit

Annual Event Raises Funds to Support Keeping Extraordinary Arts Experiences Accessible to Every New Yorker

Editor’s note: We recently covered the groundbreaking for the newly redesigned Amsterdam Avenue entrance, complete with brand new murals contributed by local artists, not to mention the coming be bunkers and sustainable garden space planned for the entrance.  We also covered the latest Summer for the City events which occurred this past summer.  

New York, NY – Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) announced today that 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 Featuring Cynthia Erivo 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.

“The arts belong to everyone, and everyone should feel that they belong at Lincoln Center,” said Mariko Silver, President and CEO of LCPA. “That belief is at the heart of everything we do. We are profoundly grateful to the supporters who help us open our doors wider, bring extraordinary artists to New York, and ensure that more people can experience the joy, connection, and possibility the arts create.”

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.

The Lincoln Center Benefit Concert Featuring Cynthia Erivo is one of a number of fundraising events LCPA hosts to bring together supporters passionate about the institution’s mission and impact. Recent, exclusive events have included an In Concert: Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed post-show cast party for Choose-What-You-Pay Champions, whose generous support helps broaden access to the arts and welcome new audiences.

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