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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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On The Town On The Town
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Broadway Revival, 2014
Ivy Smith

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Annual Garden Of Dreams Talent Show To Return To Radio City Music Hall Photo
Annual Garden Of Dreams Talent Show To Return To Radio City Music Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026

MSG Entertainment and the Garden of Dreams Foundation will present their annual talent show at Radio City Music Hall, featuring over 150 young performers from 25 tri-state partner organizations including Make-A-Wish and Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Andreas C. Dracopoulos And Misty Copeland To Be Honored At Lincoln Center's 2026 Summ Photo
Andreas C. Dracopoulos And Misty Copeland To Be Honored At Lincoln Center's 2026 Summer Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has named Misty Copeland and Stavros Niarchos Foundation Co-President Andreas C. Dracopoulos as honorees at its 2026 Summer Gala, with Copeland receiving the inaugural Lincoln Center Luminary Award.
Misty Copeland, Oscar Isaac, and Paul Simon Will Receive Honorary Doctorates at Juill Photo
Misty Copeland, Oscar Isaac, and Paul Simon Will Receive Honorary Doctorates at Juilliard
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

The Juilliard School will confer honorary doctorates on Misty Copeland, Denyce Graves, Oscar Isaac, and Paul Simon at its 121st commencement ceremony at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall.
Dance Theatre of Harlem Will Perform HARLEM MOUSE/COUNTRY MOUSE at Lehman Center Photo
Dance Theatre of Harlem Will Perform HARLEM MOUSE/COUNTRY MOUSE at Lehman Center
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

Dance Theatre of Harlem will present HARLEM MOUSE/COUNTRY MOUSE on May 17, 2026 at Lehman Center in the Bronx. The 90-minute story-ballet features Company Artists alongside 60+ DTH School students, with tickets starting at $20.
Tiler Peck to Receive Jacob's Pillow Dance Award in 2026 Photo
Tiler Peck to Receive Jacob's Pillow Dance Award in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026

New York City Ballet principal dancer, choreographer, curator, actress, and author Tiler Peck will receive the 2026 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award. Peck will accept this award at Jacob's Pillow's annual Season Opening Gala on Saturday, June 20. 
Tickets for American Ballet Theatre's 2026 Summer Season at The Met to Go on Sale in Photo
Tickets for American Ballet Theatre's 2026 Summer Season at The Met to Go on Sale in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026

American Ballet Theatre will present its 2026 Summer Season at the Metropolitan Opera House, featuring four full-length ballet classics. Tickets for the season will be available in April.
Photos: Highlights From the 98th Oscars: Barbra Streisand, MOULIN ROUGE! Reunion & Mo Photo
Photos: Highlights From the 98th Oscars: Barbra Streisand, MOULIN ROUGE! Reunion & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 16, 2026

The 98th Academy Awards aired on Sunday, and we have collected photos from some of our favorite moments from the ceremony below, featuring Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban, Moulin Rouge! stars Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman and more. Check out the photos below.
Photos: Josh Groban, Rose Byrne, & More on the 2026 Oscars Red Carpet Photo
Photos: Josh Groban, Rose Byrne, & More on the 2026 Oscars Red Carpet
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 16, 2026

Hollywood's (and a few of Broadway's) biggest stars hit the red carpet last night at the 98th Academy Awards. Check out photos of Jessie Buckley, Josh Groban, Ethan Hawke, Danielle Brooks, Rose Byrne, Milo Manheim, Steven Spielberg, and more on the red carpet.
Video: Watch the SINNERS Musical Performance at the 98th Oscars Photo
Video: Watch the SINNERS Musical Performance at the 98th Oscars
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 16, 2026

Sinners actor Miles Caton and musician Raphael Saadiq took the stage to lead a performance of the Oscar-nominated original song “I Lied To You,” from the movie at the 98th Academy Awards. Watch it now.
Buddy Guy to Perform at Palace Theater Following Appearance at the 98th Oscars Photo
Buddy Guy to Perform at Palace Theater Following Appearance at the 98th Oscars
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026

Blues legend Buddy Guy, fresh from his performance at the 98th Oscars and a recent Grammy win, will grace the stage at Waterbury's Palace Theater on August 7. This event marks the only Connecticut stop on his current tour.
Everything to Know About the 2026 Academy Awards: How to Watch, Who's Nominated, & Mo Photo
Everything to Know About the 2026 Academy Awards: How to Watch, Who's Nominated, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2026

The 98th Oscars, celebrating the best of film from this past year, will take place this Sunday, March 15, 2026. Find out everything to know about the program, including how to watch, pre-show coverage, presenters, and more, in our guide!
Youth America Grand Prix To Host STARS OF TODAY MEET THE STARS OF TOMORROW Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026

The Youth America Grand Prix, the world's largest ballet scholarship competition, will present its 2026 Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala. This prestigious event, set for March 2026, will feature performances by both established ballet stars and promising newcomers. The gala aims to highlight the continuity and evolution of ballet talent, providing a platform for young dancers to gain exposure and recognition in the ballet community.
Performances From SINNERS & KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Confirmed for 2026 Oscars Photo
Performances From SINNERS & KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Confirmed for 2026 Oscars
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 10, 2026

Music performances from Sinners and KPop Demon Hunters will be highlighted during the 98th Oscars, which takes place this Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
Photos: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE's Debbie Allen Celebrates Oscar Honor Photo
Photos: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE's Debbie Allen Celebrates Oscar Honor
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 26, 2026

Tony Award-nominee Debbie Allen was recently honored with an Academy Honorary Award. An event was held to celebrate Allen's honor, featuring cast members from Joe Turner's Come and Gone, and more. Check out photos here!
Danse Lumière To Present Pop-Up Ballet At City Center Photo
Danse Lumière To Present Pop-Up Ballet At City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

Danse Lumière will present Pop Up Ballet at City Center, an evening of highlights from The James Joyce Ballet and other works by Artistic Director Kathryn Roszak, at Studio 5 at City Center, 131 West 55th Street.
Ballet Icons Misty Copeland And Tiler Peck Headlined National Dance Institute Benefit Photo
Ballet Icons Misty Copeland And Tiler Peck Headlined National Dance Institute Benefit In Harlem
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026

Ballet stars Misty Copeland and Tiler Peck recently headlined a benefit event for the National Dance Institute in Harlem, showcasing their renowned talents to support arts education.
Photos: Highlights from Juilliard School's CELEBRATION: A BENEFIT FOR SCHOLARSHIP Photo
Photos: Highlights from Juilliard School's CELEBRATION: A BENEFIT FOR SCHOLARSHIP
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026

Check out photos from arts luminaries, trustees, benefactors, alumni, and students gathering at The Juilliard School’s annual Celebration: A Benefit for Scholarship on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in New York City.
The Music Center Unveils 71 Semifinalists for SPOTLIGHT Competition Photo
The Music Center Unveils 71 Semifinalists for SPOTLIGHT Competition
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026

The Music Center has announced 71 Southern California high school semifinalists for the SPOTLIGHT performing arts competition, showcasing young talent in various disciplines.
INFINITE STEPS: New Book Chronicles Lives of 33 Dancers in Ballet Photo
INFINITE STEPS: New Book Chronicles Lives of 33 Dancers in Ballet
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026

INFINITE STEPS, authored by Gavin Larsen and Gene Schiavone, offers an intimate look into the lives of 33 ballet dancers. Scheduled for release on March 17, 2026, by University Press of Florida, the book combines compelling stories with striking portraits.
Dance Theatre of Harlem to Honor Fatima Robinson and Scott Mills at 2026 Gala Photo
Dance Theatre of Harlem to Honor Fatima Robinson and Scott Mills at 2026 Gala
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

Dance Theatre of Harlem will honor choreographer Fatima Robinson and media executive Scott Mills at the 2026 Vision Gala, celebrating their contributions to arts and philanthropy.
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How many Broadway shows has Misty Copeland been in?

Misty Copeland has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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