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Copeland made her Broadway debut in 2015 in ON THE TOWN. That same year she was named the the first female African-American principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. Copeland served as a guest judge for three weeks on FOX's popular competition showSO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE alongside ON THE TOWN producer Nigel Lythgoe. In June 2015, Copeland took on the lead roles in both ABT's SWAN LAKE and ROMEO AND JULIET. Misty recently appeared in the family holiday film adaptation of the classic ballet The Nutcracker.

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Broadway Revival, 2014
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Pam Tanowitz Will Receive 2024 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award

Jacob’s Pillow announced that critically-acclaimed American choreographer Pam Tanowitz will receive the 2024 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award. Tanowitz will accept this award at Jacob’s Pillow’s Season Opening Gala in the Berkshires on Saturday, June 22.

Dance Theatre of Harlem Appoints Fatima Jones as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

The internationally acclaimed Dance Theatre of Harlem has announced the addition of Fatima Jones. Joining the organization as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer ahead of its annual home season at New York City Center, Ms. Jones assumes her role alongside DTH's longtime guiding lights Executive Director Anna Glass and recently appointed Artistic Director Robert Garland.

Misty Copeland and Open World Dance Foundation Bring CINDERELLA to Connecticut Next Month

Misty Copeland & Open World Dance Foundation are joining forces to present the classic ballet Cinderella on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 7:30 PM.

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Reveals Class of Fellows For Fourth Annual Artivism Fellowship

Broadway Advocacy Coalition has revealed the 2024 fellows selected for  the fourth annual BAC Artivism Fellowship. Learn more about the fellows!

Dance Theatre of Harlem Returns to New York City Center in April

Dance Theatre of Harlem is set to return to New York City Center for its annual Vision Gala and homecoming season, celebrating its continued vision for the world of classical dance. Learn more about the upcoming programming here!

National Ballet of Canada Principal Dancer Tina Pereira Releases Children's Book

Principal Dancer Tina Pereira releases a children's book called 'Tina Prima Ballerina: Butterflies Dance Too' in collaboration with Loredana Cunti and Fabiana Salomão.

Photos: Katie Couric, Misty Copeland & More Celebrate ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE In NYC

Co-Hosted by The WIE Suite’s Dee Poku, renowned journalist Katie Couric and American Ballet Theater’s Misty Copeland, guests Cindi Leive, Crystal McCrary, Jessica Lomax, Dyllan McGee and more attended the intimate dinner in the city discussing the themes of using your voice to shine a light and bring hope. Check out photos!

Hip Hop Legend The RZA Named Official Ambassador Of The 2023 Urbanworld International Film Festival

A founding member of the seminal hip hop group the Wu-Tang Clan, RZA is co-director of the documentary A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre with Gerald Barclay. The film, which will make its world premiere at Urbanworld on Friday, November 3, chronicles the Wu-Tang's iconic 2021 performance with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. 

Jefferson Performing Arts Society To Present American Ballet Theatre's Junior Company, ABT Studio, November 10

ABT Studio Company will be performing in Metairie on November 10, presented by Jefferson Performing Arts Society. Don't miss this opportunity to see the junior company of American Ballet Theatre in action.

New York Theatre Ballet LIFT Documentary Acquired by Paramount's Republic Pictures

Get an exclusive look into the world of New York Theatre Ballet with the LIFT documentary, recently acquired by Paramount's Republic Pictures. Discover the behind-the-scenes stories and captivating performances of this renowned ballet company.

Martha Graham Dance Company to Present GRAHAM100, A Three-Season 100th Anniversary Celebration

The Martha Graham Dance Company will present GRAHAM100—The First and The Future, a three-season 100th anniversary celebration of Martha Graham’s work and legacy to begin September 2023 and continue throughout 2026.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Launches Initiative to Reimagine Amsterdam Avenue Side of Campus

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is launching an ambitious undertaking to work with local community members and stakeholders across New York City to reimagine the Amsterdam Avenue side of its campus.

Tickets On Sale For Jacob's Pillow Summer Festival 2023; Full Programming Schedule Announced

Jacob's Pillow has announced that single tickets are now on sale to the general public for the full schedule of programming at this summer's Dance Festival, including nine weeks of performances, talks, community events, exhibitions, performances across Berkshire County, and more.

Misty Copeland Named 2023 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award Recipient

Jacob's Pillow has announced Misty Copeland as the recipient of the 2023 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award. Copeland will accept this award at Jacob's Pillow's Season Opening Gala in the Berkshires on Saturday, June 24.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

New York, New York begins previews tonight, Friday, March 24, 2023. The musical officially opens Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Broadway's St. James Theatre. Meet the cast of New York, New York!

Photographer Mark Mann to Bring Dancers off the Pages of his Latest Book and Onto the Joyce Stage

 World-renowned celebrity portrait photographer Mark Mann is celebrating the release of his new coffee table book Movement at the Still Point: An Ode to Dance with a one night only star-studded evening of dance at the Joyce Theater, Monday, April 10, 2023.

Review: GISELLE at Opera House/Kennedy Center

What did our critic think of GISELLE at Opera House/Kennedy Center? Giselle, like Hamlet for actors, Carmen for mezzo-sopranos, and Mrs. Lovett for musical theatre singer/actors of a certain age, brings audiences to the theatre to get to know the skills of the latest acclaimed ballerina. (Previous Giselles include: Makarova, Fracci, Julie Kent, Gelsey Kirkland, Alonso, Markova, Misty Copeland, Fonteyn, Virginia Johnson, Pavlova.) Ukrainian-Russian choreographer Alexei Ratmansky, former director of the Bolshoi Ballet, current artist in residence for American Ballet Theatre, soon to be artist in residence for New York City Ballet, has brought three ballerinas to dance Giselle with a company of exiled, excellent Ukrainian dancers to the Kennedy Center through February 5.

Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!

The full cast and creative team has been announced for the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Plus, check out a new trailer of the cast in action!

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Announces SPRING SERIES: ELEMENTS

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) will present the second programs of its 45th anniversary season: Elements, featuring several World and Company Premieres and acclaimed revivals. The 2022/23 Season 45: Sapphire Season continues with HSDC's Spring Series at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (220 E. Chicago Ave.) which will run March 23–April 2 with two mixed repertory performances, each performed four times. 

Ina Garten's BE MY GUEST to Return With Misty Copeland, Stanley Tucci, Laura Linney and Norah Jones

Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa, is back with new episodes of her multiplatform series Be My Guest with Ina Garten. Kicking off with a visit from renown ballerina Misty Copeland, upcoming guests also include actor, director and author Stanley Tucci, stage and screen actress Laura Linney and Grammy-winning singer songwriter Norah Jones.

Misty Copeland FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Misty Copeland been in?

Misty Copeland has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Misty Copeland been in?

Misty Copeland has not appeared in the West End.

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