Megan Fairchild
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Broadway: On the Town. Principal dancer with New York City Ballet. Featured Roles: George Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante, Coppélia, Donizetti Variations, Duo Concertant, Jewels, Raymonda Variations, Serenade, Tarantella, Theme and Variations, Tschaikovsky Pas; Jerome Robbins’ ...
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Broadway: On the Town. Principal dancer with New York City Ballet. Featured Roles: George Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante, Coppélia, Donizetti Variations, Duo Concertant, Jewels, Raymonda Variations, Serenade, Tarantella, Theme and Variations, Tschaikovsky Pas; Jerome Robbins’ Andantino, Dances at a Gathering, The Four Seasons; Peter Martins’ Barber Violin Concerto, The Sleeping Beauty, Zakouski; Alexei Ratmansky’s Russian Seasons, Namouna; Susan Stroman’s Double Feature; Christopher Wheeldon’s DGV. TV/Film: Sugar Plum Fairy in PBS’ Live From Lincoln Center telecast of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker (2011) also screened in movie theaters worldwide, AOL Original Series city.ballet. Collaborating with Cole Haan on a ballet flat collection, launching this Fall. Love to Andy, Mom, Dad and Rob. www.meganfairchild.comMegan Fairchild Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | ||
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Theatre World Awards - 2015 - Theatre World Award ![]() |
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Megan Fairchild News

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2022
New York City Ballet’s 2022 Spring Season will open on Tuesday, April 19 with a program featuring two works by the Company’s co-Founding Choreographers – Serenade by George Balanchine and The Goldberg Variations by Jerome Robbins.

by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2021
New York City Ballet has canceled its performances of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker through Monday, December 27 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts due to a number of positive test results for breakthrough COVID-19 among people involved in the production.

by Marina Kennedy - Dec 9, 2021
The New York City Ballet’s production of George Ballanchine’s The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center is more lovely and charming than ever. This spectacular dance event of the season is exquisitely presented by one of the premier ballet companies in the world.

by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2021
For the upcoming holiday season New York City Ballet and Marquee TV will once again bring viewers around the world NYCB's acclaimed production of the beloved masterpiece George Balanchine's The Nutcracker in a special streaming event that will be available from November 26, 2021 through January 2, 2022 on Marquee TV.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2021
The Actors Fund announced today that last night’s 2021 Virtual Gala raised over $1 million to support their programs and services. The evening celebrated The Actors Fund; Emmy Award-winning icon, Debbie Allen; creators of the talk show “Stars In The House,” Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, as they received The Actors Fund’s Medal of Honor, and more.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2021
The Actors Fund announced today performers and presenters for their Virtual Gala on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 7:00pm ET. As previously announced, the evening will celebrate The Actors Fund; Emmy Award-winning icon, Debbie Allen; Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, as they receive The Actors Fund’s Medal of Honor and more.

by Alan Henry - Jun 4, 2021
For the finale of New York City Ballet's 2021 digital season, the Company streams a complete performance of George Balanchine's Vienna Waltzes.

by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2021
For the finale of New York City Ballet's 2021 digital season, the Company will stream a complete performance of George Balanchine's Vienna Waltzes.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2021
New York City Ballet announced today that award-winning filmmaker Sofia Coppola will direct a film for the Company’s current digital season, which will premiere at NYCB’s 2021 Spring Gala—the Company’s first-ever virtual gala event—on Wednesday, May 5.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2021
Today's Theater Stories features the Lyric Theatre! Learn about the history of the Lyric Theatre, and the shows to have graced its stage including Jesus Christ Superstar, The Pirate Queen, Young Frankenstein, Spiderman: Turn off the Dark, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and more.
Megan Fairchild Videos

by Alan Henry - Jun 4, 2021
For the finale of New York City Ballet's 2021 digital season, the Company streams a complete performance of George Balanchine's Vienna Waltzes.
by Ashlee Latimer - Aug 7, 2016
Broadway star Allie Trimm is in concert with composer Daniel Dunlow. Enjoy an evening of new music from Dunlow's piano and Trimm's voice. Allie Trimm is a Broadway veteran recognized for her performance in Jason Robert Brown's 13 The Musical. Dunlow is an actor, singer, writer known for his viral YouTube videos and his work around the country and on the New York stage and screen. Come enjoy an evening of two redheads making beautiful music with special surprise guests.
by Stage Tube - Aug 3, 2015
Below, watch as Tony nominee Tony Yazbeck and Megan Fairchild dance the 'Great Lover' Ballet from Act 2!
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 8, 2015
The talented star stopped by this morning's GOOD MORNING AMERICA to share that she was often discouraged from following her dream.
by Stage Tube - Jul 6, 2015
On the heels of being named the first female African-American principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, BroadwayWorld reported earlier today that Misty Copeland will be joining the cast of Broadway's ON THE TOWN next month. After New York City Ballet principal dancer Megan Fairchild departs the show, Copeland will take over the role of Ivy for two weeks, beginning August 25th.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 3, 2015
The 71st Annual Theatre World Awards -- the first award created in 1945 to recognize a debut theatre performance on or off-Broadway -- just honored the legacy of Betty Comden and On The Town with a special recognition for 'Outstanding Contribution to the Theatre World.' The 71st Annual Theatre World Awards took place Monday night, June 1, 2015 at Broadway's Lyric Theatre (213 W. 42nd St, New York, NY 10036).
by BroadwayWorld TV - May 30, 2015
STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was held earlier today, May 27th in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. Hosted by HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH's Darren Criss, Broadway's best turned out for the annual performance - including the cast of On the Town, who performed 'New York, New York'- check it out below!
by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2015
The cast of Broadway's Tony-nominated musical ON THE TOWN stopped by this morning's TODAY to perform the number 'New York, New York.' Watch the appearance below!
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 20, 2015
ON THE TOWN's Alysha Umphress and Jay Armstrong Johnson stopped by this morning's TODAY to perform the number 'I Can Cook Too' from the hit Broadway musical.
by Robert Diamond - Nov 27, 2014
Skip 20 seconds in to watch the cast of Broadway's ON THE TOWN open the parade on NBC. Happy Thanksgiving!