Misty Copeland
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.
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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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Videos
Video: Watch the SINNERS Musical Performance at the 98th Oscars
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-15 20:05:36
Video: Cynthia Erivo and Misty Copeland Team Up for Reimagined 'No Good Deed'
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-14 10:15:04
Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-02-01 12:00:20
VIDEO: Idina Menzel Talks A BroaderWay Foundation on Lifetime & Variety's POWER OF WOMEN Special
by Michael Major - 2022-09-22 12:40:45
VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Zachary Noah Piser and Jessica Phillips Take Part in Mental Health Awareness Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-05-17 14:01:34
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For Crystal Pite's THE STATEMENT at The Royal Opera House
by Alan Henry - 2021-05-25 12:18:30
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Royal Ballet's 21st Century Choreographers
by Alan Henry - 2021-05-20 13:01:33
VIDEO: Misty Copeland Shares How Prince Helped Her Career on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-02-04 10:18:31
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for MARIAH CAREY'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-11-27 09:25:03
VIDEO: Misty Copeland Surprises the Founder of 'Brown Girls Do Ballet' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-10-28 09:57:07
VIDEO: Misty Copeland Shares The Biggest Misconception About The Ballet World
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-10-07 09:12:26
News
Misty Copeland's Joyce Festival Has the Stars but Not the Story
by Lora Strum - Aug 13, 2026
The Ballet Festival's second week assembles a diverse, technically flawless lineup — then gives them very little to say.
by Lora Strum - Aug 13, 2026
The Ballet Festival's second week assembles a diverse, technically flawless lineup — then gives them very little to say.
Martha Graham Dance Company to Present 2026-27 Season and Global Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Martha Graham Dance Company will present masterworks, new commissions, and Lamentation Variations while touring the US, Canada, England, Spain, Mexico, and China.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Martha Graham Dance Company will present masterworks, new commissions, and Lamentation Variations while touring the US, Canada, England, Spain, Mexico, and China.
Misty Copeland’s Joyce Ballet Festival Finds Freedom in Ballet’s Traditions
by Elizabeth Blosfield - Aug 10, 2026
What did our critic think of THE JOYCE THEATER BALLET FESTIVAL at The Joyce Theater?
by Elizabeth Blosfield - Aug 10, 2026
What did our critic think of THE JOYCE THEATER BALLET FESTIVAL at The Joyce Theater?
Complete Programming And Cast Set For Misty Copeland-Curated JOYCE BALLET FESTIVAL 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2026
The Joyce Theater revealed the full cast and programming for The Joyce Ballet Festival 2026, curated by Misty Copeland, featuring artists from ABT, NYCB, Paris Opera Ballet, and two world premieres.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2026
The Joyce Theater revealed the full cast and programming for The Joyce Ballet Festival 2026, curated by Misty Copeland, featuring artists from ABT, NYCB, Paris Opera Ballet, and two world premieres.
Limón Dance Company to Continue 80th Anniversary Celebration at The Joyce Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2026
Limón Dance Company will present a program at The Joyce Theater in NYC featuring José Limón's 1958 work Mazurkas, performed in full for the first time since 1964, alongside Aszure Barton's 2025 commission Join.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2026
Limón Dance Company will present a program at The Joyce Theater in NYC featuring José Limón's 1958 work Mazurkas, performed in full for the first time since 1964, alongside Aszure Barton's 2025 commission Join.
Meet Canadian-Born Three-Time NBA Dancer Kyanna Palmer
by Miranda Stück - May 22, 2026
Originally from Canada, Kyanna is a New York City-based dancer with a BFA in Commercial Dance from Pace University. She has been living and professionally working in New York for the past 10 years and most recently completed a three-year run with the New York Knicks as a Knicks City Dancer.
by Miranda Stück - May 22, 2026
Originally from Canada, Kyanna is a New York City-based dancer with a BFA in Commercial Dance from Pace University. She has been living and professionally working in New York for the past 10 years and most recently completed a three-year run with the New York Knicks as a Knicks City Dancer.
Misty Copeland Will Curate The Joyce's Ballet Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Misty Copeland, the first Black woman to become a principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, will curate The Joyce Ballet Festival 2026, featuring dancers from six major companies at The Joyce Theater in NYC.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Misty Copeland, the first Black woman to become a principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, will curate The Joyce Ballet Festival 2026, featuring dancers from six major companies at The Joyce Theater in NYC.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 19, 2026- DEATH BECOMES HER To End Broadway Run and More
by - May 19, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - May 19, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland and Donna McKechnie to Receive Honorary Degrees at MSM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Manhattan School of Music will confer Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts degrees on mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland, Donna McKechnie, Jane Chu, and Jason Moran at its annual Commencement Ceremony at The Riverside Church in New York City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Manhattan School of Music will confer Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts degrees on mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland, Donna McKechnie, Jane Chu, and Jason Moran at its annual Commencement Ceremony at The Riverside Church in New York City.
John Legend to Perform at Lincoln Center Summer Gala Honoring Misty Copeland
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
EGOT-winner John Legend will perform at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts' 2026 Summer Gala, honoring dancer and advocate Misty Copeland and SNF Co-President Andreas C. Dracopoulos at David Geffen Hall.
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
EGOT-winner John Legend will perform at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts' 2026 Summer Gala, honoring dancer and advocate Misty Copeland and SNF Co-President Andreas C. Dracopoulos at David Geffen Hall.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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: Barbra Streisand, Moulin Rouge! Reunion & More at the 98th Oscars
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 16, 2026
Barbra Streisand honored Robert Redford, Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman reunited, and more magical moments from the 98th Academy Awards.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 16, 2026
Barbra Streisand honored Robert Redford, Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman reunited, and more magical moments from the 98th Academy Awards.
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.
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
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 15, 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.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 15, 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
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.
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.
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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