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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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Broadway Revival, 2014
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ABTKIDS Will Bring Family-Friendly Ballet to the Koch Theater Photo
ABTKIDS Will Bring Family-Friendly Ballet to the Koch Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026

American Ballet Theatre will present ABTKIDS, a hour-long performance featuring ABT dancers in excerpts from classical and contemporary works, hosted by former principal dancer Misty Copeland at the David H. Koch Theater.
MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY to Present Fall 2026 Studio Series Photo
MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY to Present Fall 2026 Studio Series
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026

The Martha Graham Dance Company will present four Studio Series events at its Times Square location, featuring Graham classics, newly commissioned works, and pre-show movement activities for audience participation.
Misty Copeland, Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Ann Ziff to Be Honored at Denyce Graves Fo Photo
Misty Copeland, Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Ann Ziff to Be Honored at Denyce Graves Foundation Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2026

The Denyce Graves Foundation will host its annual Harvest Moon Gala at Guastavino's in New York City, honoring ballerina Misty Copeland, Metropolitan Opera Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and Metropolitan Opera Board Chairman Ann Ziff. The black-tie event will feature performances by Susan Graham, Erin Morley, Joshua Bell, and other musical artists.
Misty Copeland on Her New Fantasy Novel and Dancing at the Oscars After Hip Surgery Photo
Misty Copeland on Her New Fantasy Novel and Dancing at the Oscars After Hip Surgery
by Rachel Stone - Sep 7, 2026

Misty Copeland visited LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK to discuss her fantasy novel Star Fire Academy: Firebird Waltz and her Oscars performance just three months after a full hip replacement.
Misty Copeland's Joyce Festival Has the Stars but Not the Story Photo
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.
Martha Graham Dance Company to Present 2026-27 Season and Global Tour Photo
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.
Misty Copeland’s Joyce Ballet Festival Finds Freedom in Ballet’s Traditions Photo
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?
Complete Programming And Cast Set For Misty Copeland-Curated JOYCE BALLET FESTIVAL 2 Photo
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.
Limón Dance Company to Continue 80th Anniversary Celebration at The Joyce Theater Photo
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.
Meet Canadian-Born Three-Time NBA Dancer Kyanna Palmer Photo
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.
Misty Copeland Will Curate The Joyce's Ballet Festival Photo
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.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 19, 2026- DEATH BECOMES HER To End Broadway Run and Mo Photo
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.
J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland and Donna McKechnie to Receive Honorary Degrees at MSM Photo
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.
John Legend to Perform at Lincoln Center Summer Gala Honoring Misty Copeland Photo
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.
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.
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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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Misty Copeland has not appeared in the West End.

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