Lisner Announces New Season

The George Washington University Lisner Auditorium announced a dynamic new season that will feature a wide range of performances, including music by banjoists Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn, a night of dance with the cast of Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance and comedy with Rosie O’Donnell and Tig Notaro.

Lisner Auditorium impressed audiences last season with shows starring “This American Life” host Ira Glass, author David Sedaris and musician Ben Folds.

Sounougal (Our Boat)
Saturday, Aug. 30 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students.

An Evening with Will Allen
Friday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are free and open to the public.

Sam Harris - Waking Up
Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $19 for general public, $29 with book.

Ruth Bader Ginsberg will celebrate?Constitution Day at Lisner on Sept. 12.

Sixth Annual Capital City Constitution Day Celebration with Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Friday, Sept. 12 at 1 p.m.
Tickets are free. Reservations required.

Youssou N'Dour
Sunday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $35, $45, $55, $65, $75.

2014 NEA National Heritage Fellowships Concert
Friday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are free and available on Aug. 19.

Chris D'Elia: Under No Influence
Saturday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $29.

Salif Keita Acoustic
Sunday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $45, $65, $85.

Boban and Marko Markovic Orchestra
Friday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $25, $30, $35.

The BYT Bentzen Ball Presents: An Evening with Rosie O'Donnell & Tig Notaro
Saturday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $29.99, $39.99.

Soul singer Alice Russell performs with Yuna and Hollie Cook on Oct. 17.

Alice Russell & Yuna featuring Hollie Cook
Friday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $25, $30.

Andrey Makarevich & Yiddish Jazz
Sunday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $46-$86.

Art Spiegelman's WORDLESS! with music by Phillip Johnston
Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $35, $40, $45.

From The Top: Live with Host Christopher O'Riley
Friday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m.
Tickets available on Sept. 5.

Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn with Del McCoury and David Grisman
Friday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $40, $50, $60.

Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn bring their banjos to D.C. in October.

Green Porno, Live on Stage with Isabella Rossellini
Saturday, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $30-$50.

So You Think You Can Dance Live Tour
Sunday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $55, $65, $75. VIP tickets also available.

Lee Ann Womack
Friday, Nov. 14 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $35, $40, $45.

Diego El Cigala
Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $35-$65.

Three-time Grammy Winner Diego El Cigala shares his flamenco-inspired tunes in November.

Milton Nascimento
Thursday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $35, $45, $55, $65.

Zap Mama & Antibalas
Friday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $30, $40, $50.

20 Years of Freedom: Hugh Masakela & Vusi Mahlasela
Sunday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m.
Tickets on sale on Sept. 5.

Mulatu Astatke
Friday, March 6 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $30–$45.

Zakir Hussain: Celtic Connections
Tuesday, March 17 at 8 p.m.
Tickets on sale on Sept. 5.

Jessica Lang Dance
Saturday, March 28 at 8 p.m.
Tickets on sale on Sept. 5.

Lila Downs
Friday, May 1 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $40-$60.