Misty Copeland
Latest News on Misty Copeland:
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Kicks Off 2024-25 Season At December 4 Gala (Nov 26, 2024)
2025 YoungArts Award Winners Announced (Nov 25, 2024)
Photos: Taye Diggs and Misty Copeland Visit SUNSET BOULEVARD (Nov 25, 2024)
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Kicks Off 2024-25 Season At December 4 Gala (Nov 26, 2024)
2025 YoungArts Award Winners Announced (Nov 25, 2024)
Photos: Taye Diggs and Misty Copeland Visit SUNSET BOULEVARD (Nov 25, 2024)
BIO
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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Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023
VIDEO: Idina Menzel Talks A BroaderWay Foundation on Lifetime & Variety's POWER OF WOMEN Special
by Michael Major - Sep 22, 2022
VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Zachary Noah Piser and Jessica Phillips Take Part in Mental Health Awareness Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2022
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For Crystal Pite's THE STATEMENT at The Royal Opera House
by Alan Henry - May 25, 2021
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Royal Ballet's 21st Century Choreographers
by Alan Henry - May 20, 2021
VIDEO: Misty Copeland Shares How Prince Helped Her Career on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 4, 2021
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for MARIAH CAREY'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 27, 2020
VIDEO: Misty Copeland Surprises the Founder of 'Brown Girls Do Ballet' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 28, 2020
VIDEO: Misty Copeland Shares The Biggest Misconception About The Ballet World
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 7, 2020
TV: Billy Porter and Misty Copeland Spearhead BTU and Fair Count's 'only1ofme' Social Media Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2020
VIDEO: Misty Copeland and Calvin Royal III Discuss Cancelled ROMEO AND JULIET Production With ABT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2020
VIDEO: Misty Copeland Leads SWANS FOR RELIEF Video to Raise Funds For Ballet Dancers
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2020
VIDEO: Watch Ben Platt Perform 'I Sing The Body Electric' at the GRAMMYs!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 27, 2020
VIDEO: Go On Set of THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS with Misty Copeland
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 5, 2018
VIDEO: American Ballet Theatre Previews Fall Season Featuring World Premieres by Michelle Dorrance and Jessica Lang
by Alan Henry - Aug 21, 2018
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Rebecca Luker, ON YOUR FEET! Cast Perform at KENNEDY CENTER HONORS
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 19, 2017
TV: There's Nothing Like These Dames- Watch Highlights from the Actors Fund Benefit!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 27, 2016
News
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Kicks Off 2024-25 Season At December 4 Gala
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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
Martha Graham Dance Company will showcase a preview of Lloyd Knight's new work, THE DRAMA, on December 13-14, 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
Go inside the opening night performance and gala dinner for Ragtime at City Center in the photos here!
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 magical
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.
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
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!
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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 Concert
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!
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
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.
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
American Ballet Theatre will present two Family Friendly Matinee programs. These events aim to introduce families to ABT’s repertoire.
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 Benefit Concert
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.
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.
Kyle Abraham's New Commission Comes to Park Ave Armory
This December, Park Avenue Armory presents the world premiere of a new Armory-commissioned work by celebrated choreographer Kyle Abraham, harnessing Abraham’s signature style—a blend of modern dance techniques ranging from ballet to hip hop—to explore the growing sensitivities of life and transition and the delicate interplay of nature and humanity in our ever-changing world.
This December, Park Avenue Armory presents the world premiere of a new Armory-commissioned work by celebrated choreographer Kyle Abraham, harnessing Abraham’s signature style—a blend of modern dance techniques ranging from ballet to hip hop—to explore the growing sensitivities of life and transition and the delicate interplay of nature and humanity in our ever-changing world.
Michael Imperioli, Misty Copeland, Renée Fleming & More to Join PAC NYC ICONS OF CULTURE FESTIVAL
This fall, the Perelman Performing Arts Center will stage the inaugural PAC NYC ICONS OF CULTURE FESTIVAL. The festival is being designed to bring an annual experience to the World Trade Center. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
This fall, the Perelman Performing Arts Center will stage the inaugural PAC NYC ICONS OF CULTURE FESTIVAL. The festival is being designed to bring an annual experience to the World Trade Center. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Shoshana Bean, & More Attend Day 1 of the US Open Main Draw
Day 1 of the 2024 US Open Championships kicked off yesterday at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. In attendance were several Broadway stars, such as Lin-Manual Miranda, Shoshana Bean, and Ashley Park. Take a look at photos from the event!
Day 1 of the 2024 US Open Championships kicked off yesterday at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. In attendance were several Broadway stars, such as Lin-Manual Miranda, Shoshana Bean, and Ashley Park. Take a look at photos from the event!
Martha Graham Dance Company Announces Second Season Of GRAHAM100
Martha Graham Dance Company reveals its 2024-2025 season, featuring the second year of GRAHAM100, celebrating the legacy and innovative works of Martha Graham.
Martha Graham Dance Company reveals its 2024-2025 season, featuring the second year of GRAHAM100, celebrating the legacy and innovative works of Martha Graham.
Kris Bowers's First Concerto, FOR A YOUNGER SELF, Featured on New Album by American Youth Symphony
On Friday, July 26, 2024, Academy Award-winning composer Kris Bowers and GRAMMY Award-winning violinist Charles Yang are spotlighted on a heartfelt new album, For A Younger Self, featuring the talented musicians of the American Youth Symphony (AYS) conducted by Carlos Izcaray.
On Friday, July 26, 2024, Academy Award-winning composer Kris Bowers and GRAMMY Award-winning violinist Charles Yang are spotlighted on a heartfelt new album, For A Younger Self, featuring the talented musicians of the American Youth Symphony (AYS) conducted by Carlos Izcaray.
Ina Garten Makes Multi-Year Deal With Food Network
The next season of Be My Guest will launch in the fall with guests including chef and restaurateur Bobby Flay, award-winning actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and late-night’s Stephen Colbert & Evie McGee Colbert, plus more.
The next season of Be My Guest will launch in the fall with guests including chef and restaurateur Bobby Flay, award-winning actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and late-night’s Stephen Colbert & Evie McGee Colbert, plus more.
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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