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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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American Ballet Theatre 2025 Summer Season Tickets On Sale In April Photo
American Ballet Theatre 2025 Summer Season Tickets On Sale In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025

Tickets for American Ballet Theatre's 2025 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House go on sale Monday, April 7 at 12:00 P.M. Celebrating ABT's 85th anniversary, the six-week Summer season runs June 10 – July 19.
Lynne And Richard Pasculano Donate $50 Million To Lincoln Center For Contemporary Dan Photo
Lynne And Richard Pasculano Donate $50 Million To Lincoln Center For Contemporary Dance
by Joshua Wright - Mar 10, 2025

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) today announced a $50 million gift from Lynne and Richard Pasculano in support of an expansion of contemporary dance at Lincoln Center. The gift represents the largest single programming gift in LCPA's history.
The Criterion Mobile Closet Sets SXSW as the Next Stop Photo
The Criterion Mobile Closet Sets SXSW as the Next Stop
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 20, 2025

Criterion will continue traveling the Criterion Closet Picks to SXSW® next, stopping in front of the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX on Friday, March 7 from 3pm-7pm, Saturday, March 8 to Sunday, March 9 from 11am-7pm, and Monday, March 10 from 11am-5pm.
Martha Graham Dance Center To Establish New Home In Midtown Manhattan Photo
Martha Graham Dance Center To Establish New Home In Midtown Manhattan
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

]The Martha Graham Dance Center has announced that it will relocate the dance organization's headquarters to 1501 Broadway in January 2026, securing a new and expanded home in Times Square for the renowned Martha Graham Dance Company as it celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Annual Garden Of Dreams Talent Show Returns to Radio City Music Hall in April Photo
Annual Garden Of Dreams Talent Show Returns to Radio City Music Hall in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

The annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show will take place at Radio City Music Hall. The 2025 event will feature performances from more than 150 young people from the tri-state area, all of whom are facing unimaginable obstacles.
Colman Domingo, Angelina Jolie, & More Win Awards at The Gothams Photo
Colman Domingo, Angelina Jolie, & More Win Awards at The Gothams
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2024

The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced the winners of the 34th edition of The Gothams at a ceremony held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Kicks Off 2024-25 Season At December 4 Gala Photo
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Kicks Off 2024-25 Season At December 4 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater‘s 2024-25 season celebrating the life and legacy of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison kicks off on Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm with a star-studded Opening Night Gala.
2025 YoungArts Award Winners Announced Photo
2025 YoungArts Award Winners Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2024

YoungArts has announced the 2025 YoungArts award winners— more than 800 of the most accomplished young visual, literary and performing artists from across the country, heralding the next generation of artists to watch.
Photos: Taye Diggs and Misty Copeland Visit SUNSET BOULEVARD Photo
Photos: Taye Diggs and Misty Copeland Visit SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 25, 2024

The cast of Sunset Boulevard was on hand to welcome some very special guests last week. Both Misty Copeland and Taye Diggs stopped by the St. James Theatre to check out the acclaimed new revival. Check out photos from backstage here!
Martha Graham Dance Company To Present A Preview Of Lloyd Knight's THE DRAMA Photo
Martha Graham Dance Company To Present A Preview Of Lloyd Knight's THE DRAMA
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

Martha Graham Dance Company will showcase a preview of Lloyd Knight's new work, THE DRAMA, on December 13-14, 2024.
Photos: RAGTIME at City Center Opening Night Gala Photo
Photos: RAGTIME at City Center Opening Night Gala
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 1, 2024

Go inside the opening night performance and gala dinner for Ragtime at City Center in the photos here!
Review: Josh Groban's FIND YOUR LIGHT BENEFIT CONCERT at Jazz at Lincoln Center was m Photo
Review: Josh Groban's FIND YOUR LIGHT BENEFIT CONCERT at Jazz at Lincoln Center was magical
by Nathan Johnson - Oct 31, 2024

The night’s entertainment, including performances by the likes of Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban and Lin-Manuel Miranda was extraordinary. Find Your Light is fueled by a clear mission: to bridge the gap where arts education is scarce and support the teachers who make these programs possible.
Photos: Josh Groban, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More at FIND YOUR LIGHT Benefit Concert Photo
Photos: Josh Groban, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More at FIND YOUR LIGHT Benefit Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 30, 2024

On Tuesday, October 29, Josh Groban hosted his annual Find Your Light Benefit Concert for Arts Education at the famous Appel Room at Jazz Lincoln Center. Guests in attendance included Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sara Bareilles, Renée Fleming, and more. Take a look at the photos here!
Full Details Set for ICONS OF CULTURE FESTIVAL at PAC NYC Photo
Full Details Set for ICONS OF CULTURE FESTIVAL at PAC NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024

Perelman Performing Arts Center is presenting PAC NYC ICONS OF CULTURE FESTIVAL. The festival features cultural change-makers sharing their personal journeys and powerful insights, encouraging us all to be iconic in our own lives. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Alonzo King LINES Ballet To Be Featured on PBS' NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER Photo
Alonzo King LINES Ballet To Be Featured on PBS' NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 15, 2024

Alonzo King LINES Ballet, renowned for pushing the boundaries of contemporary ballet, will take center stage in the upcoming episode of PBS’s acclaimed series NEXT at the Kennedy Center. Airing on Friday, October 18, the episode showcases the company’s performance of Alonzo King’s Deep River, captured live at the Kennedy Center. 
The Criterion Mobile Closet Sets Brooklyn as Next Stop Photo
The Criterion Mobile Closet Sets Brooklyn as Next Stop
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2024

In celebration of their 40th anniversary, Criterion will continue traveling the Criterion Closet Picks show to Brooklyn Bridge Park on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 from 10am-6pm daily, in partnership with St. Ann’s Warehouse, where Criterion will also screen the best of its 15 years of Closet Picks.
Enter for a Chance to Meet Josh Groban and Win Tickets to His FIND YOUR LIGHT Benefit Photo
Enter for a Chance to Meet Josh Groban and Win Tickets to His FIND YOUR LIGHT Benefit Concert
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 3, 2024

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the event has has launched a raffle for a grand prize of: two tickets to the exclusive Benefit Concert, meet Josh and take a photo with him, airfare for a trip to NYC and two nights at the Civilian Hotel in Times Square. And the “flash prize' is a personalized video from Josh plus a signed show poster.  Find out how you can enter here!
Alanis Morissette & More to Join PAC NYC's Inaugural ICONS OF CULTURE FESTIVAL Photo
Alanis Morissette & More to Join PAC NYC's Inaugural ICONS OF CULTURE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2024

The Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed additional Icons to the inaugural PAC NYC ICONS OF CULTURE FESTIVAL, including Alanis Morissette and more. The festival features cultural change-makers sharing their personal journeys and powerful insights, encouraging us all to be iconic in our own lives. Learn how to attend.
American Ballet Theatre to Present Two Family Friendly Matinees Photo
American Ballet Theatre to Present Two Family Friendly Matinees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024

American Ballet Theatre will present two Family Friendly Matinee programs. These events aim to introduce families to ABT’s repertoire.
Renee Fleming, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and More Will Join Josh Groban For FIND YOUR LIGHT Photo
Renee Fleming, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and More Will Join Josh Groban For FIND YOUR LIGHT Benefit Concert
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024

Stars of music and theatre will take the stage alongside Josh Groban for The Find Your Light Foundation's annual Find Your Light Benefit Concert for Arts Education. The concert will take place on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in the famous Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
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