David Rubenstein News

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including pride shows, a celebration of Liza Minnelli, an outdoor concert with Patti LaBelle, and more.

This July, Lincoln Center will shine a spotlight on the rich cultural artistry of China with a week-long showcase of programs highlighting the depth and diversity of Chinese culture.

See some of the top outdoor concerts across NYC's five boroughs next week with Pride celebrations (ranging from family-friendly to all-male burlesque), an early Independence Day celebration with music preceding a fireworks display, and more!

The first highlights have been revealed for the 25th New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), an anniversary edition celebrating 25 years of championing the filmmakers, stars, and cinematic movements that have shaped the future of Asian cinema

We put together a sample of some of the best shows for NYC Pride month across a range of budget points and genres, including Mina Hartong's pride comedy show, free dance parties and more.

Suzan-Lori Parks' The Tune Up: A Juneteenth Celebration will return to the David Rubenstein Atrium. Learn more about the upcoming free event and find out how to attend.

Lincoln Center announced Wynton Marsalis as its 2026-2027 Visionary Artist, honoring the trumpeter, composer, and Jazz at Lincoln Center co-founder in his final year as Artistic Director with free concerts, talks, and performances.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is launching the Pasculano Collaborative for Contemporary Dance, anchoring its Summer for the City season with a new biannual Lincoln Center Contemporary Dance Festival featuring five international companies.

xBroadway performers Hugh Panaro and NaTasha Yvette Williams and will headline American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.)'s annual gala honoring entrepreneur, activist, and former A.R.T. Board of Trustees Chair Steve Johnson.

xA public concert presentation of The Elementary Spacetime Show with Music and Lyrics by César Alvarez, Book by César Alvarez and Emily Orling and directed by Dante Green, will be presented at Lincoln Center’s David Rubenstein Atrium..

Lincoln Center's Big Umbrella Festival, running April 10–26, 2026, will present free and choose-what-you-pay performances centered on neurodiverse audiences, featuring local and international artists across sensory-based and interactive events.

Montclair State University will present THE ELEMENTARY SPACETIME SHOW, a new musical by César Alvarez and Emily Orling. The production will be staged on campus before a special concert presentation at Lincoln Center.

Montclair State University will present a full-scale production of The Elementary Spacetime Show, featuring a student cast, at Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium. The musical addresses themes of identity and mental health.

Theater and television stars Caissie Levy, Adam Kantor and Jo Lampert will perform, and comedian and advocate Dana Goldberg will host an upcoming gala supporting Jewish Queer Youth (JQY).

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.

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.

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.

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