Hailing from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, one of the meccas of American music, Jason Isbell is creating a sound that expands on his roots and cuts close to the bone. His songs are drawn from his own past and the stories of others he’s encountered. But they also speak of “moving forward” and of the possibility of redemption – qualities you suspect he knows something about.

James Naughton has played his fair share of scoundrels, lotharios and would-be legends. Tonight, he takes on the work of Randy Newman, who specializes in just those sorts of characters. Naughton serves up all of Newman’s sardonic wit, but don’t be surprised if this two-time Tony Award winner also gets you rooting for these characters.

She received rave reviews – and a Tony Award – for her performance in Broadway’s revival of "Pippin." Soon she’ll be featured in the next installment of “The Hunger Games.” Tonight you’ll hear how she got from Pageland, South Carolina, to a starring role on Broadway, told in songs ranging from Sondheim to "Sister Act."

It's almost a cliche that "if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere." But Patina Miller's story shows that the legend of New York is still alive and well.

Patina Miller is celebrated for her roles in the Broadway productions of "Sister Act" and "Pippin." But the young star traces the roots of her musical career to a church in South Carolina, where she wasn't always the most eager performer.

Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato contemplates war and peace in this web-exclusive bonus video from "Richard Tucker at 100: An Opera Celebration." Featuring the complete performance of "Se Romeo t'uccise un figlio" from Bellini's "I Capuleti ed i Montecchi."

Series host and star of May 24's broadcast, Audra McDonald, finds herself on the hot seat, answering everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask.

Join series host Audra McDonald as she takes center stage to perform new songs and other favorites. 8/30/2013

Kelli O'Hara and Nathan Gunn, stars of the New York Philharmonic's new performance of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel, tell us what goes into bringing the famous "Bench Scene" to life. This landmark scene, in which two young lovers explore their feelings for each other, has been described by Stephen Sondheim as "probably the single most important moment in the evolution of contemporary musicals."

Salute spring with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel; Kelli O’Hara and Nathan Gunn star. 4/26/2013

Kate Smith was a legendary performer who reminds us of a time when songs had a higher calling. Mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe talks about Smith, and the seeds that led Blythe to create this touching and funny celebration of her life and music.

Hear mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe re-create songs made famous by Kate Smith in WWII. 4/19/2013

Multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban sits in the Lincoln Center hot seat to answer our "Rapid-Fire" questions.

Enjoy a special concert of career-spanning favorites by renowned recording artist Josh Groban.

Part of Lincoln Center's Artist Interview series, Kristin Chenoweth answers our rapid-fire questions, with help from one of her favorite accompanists...

Enjoy a concert of beloved Broadway songs by Emmy- and Tony-winner Kristin Chenoweth. 3/24/2013

Enjoy a special concert from Lincoln Center’s 2013 American Songbook series celebrating the legendary songwriting duo of John Kander and Fred Ebb, who wrote “All That Jazz” and “New York, New York.” Broadway stars Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley perform, alongside theater legends Joel Grey and Chita Rivera, in a review conceived and conducted by Rob Fisher. 2/15/2013

The musicals of Kander & Ebb have touched many in and out of the theater community. Musical director and conductor Rob Fisher is joined by two of his stars from "Ring Them Bells! A Kander & Ebb Celebration" to discuss how their own lives have been enriched by these musical marvels.

Part of Lincoln Center's artist interview series.

Who could forget Joel Grey's legendary performance in the film and original Broadway production of "Cabaret"? In this exclusive interview for "Live From Lincoln Center," Grey talks about his friends and collaborators John Kander and Fred Ebb, who conceived of this groundbreaking musical and others, including "Chicago," "Kiss of the Spider Woman" and "The Scottsboro Boys."