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Misty Copeland Joins American Ballet Theatre Board of Trustees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025

Misty Copeland, dancer, author, and advocate, has joined American Ballet Theatre's Board of Trustees. Copeland joined ABT Studio Company in 2000 and became the first Black woman promoted to Principal Dancer in 2015.

New Staging of DON QUIXOTE and More Set for American Ballet Theatre 2026 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

American Ballet Theatre's 2026 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House was unveiled by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe. The season will feature a new staging of Don Quixote and more.

Misty Copeland's Farewell From ABT Will Get Free Simulcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025

Misty Copeland’s historic farewell from ABT at the Company’s Fall Gala will be streamed live to Alice Tully Hall. Learn more and see how to stream the event here!

American Ballet Theatre Announces Initial Casting for 2025 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025

American Ballet Theatre has announced casting for the first two weeks of its 2025 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring the Company Premiere of Twyla Tharp’s Sextet led by Catherine Hurlin, Joseph Markey, Skylar Brandt, Jake Roxander, Breanne Granlund, and Daniel Camargo.

American Ballet Theatre To Host 2025 Fall Gala Celebration Honoring Misty Copeland
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2025

American Ballet Theatre will honor Principal Dancer Misty Copeland with a star-studded Fall Gala on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.

American Ballet Theatre Reveals Dancer Promotions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2025

American Ballet Theatre has unveiled the dancer promotions effective September 2025. Learn more about the American Ballet Theatre artists and about the company here!

American Ballet Theatre Unveils 2025 Fall Season and 2026 Spring Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2025

American Ballet Theatre will present two seasons at the David H. Koch Theater for 2025-2026. See the programming and learn how to purchase tickets here!

Lincoln Center to Present The 2025 BAAND Together Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025

Five of NYC's most iconic dance companies-Ballet Hispánico, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater,American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem- will join the BAAND Together Dance Festival.

Misty Copeland Will Retire From the American Ballet Theatre With a Fall Gala Celebration
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2025

​​​​​​​American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Misty Copeland, trailblazing ballerina and cultural icon, will take her final bow with the Company in a once-in-a-lifetime celebration at ABT's Fall Gala.

American Ballet Theatre Reveals Initial 2025 Summer Season Casting
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025

Casting for the first two weeks of American Ballet Theatre's 2025 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House has been announced by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe.  

Cassandra Trenary Will Depart American Ballet Theatre To Join Vienna State Opera
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

American Ballet Theatre announced that Principal Dancer Cassandra Trenary will depart the Company at the conclusion of the 2025 Metropolitan Opera House season to join the Vienna State Opera Ballet.

Meet the Talented Cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB as It Lights Up Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025

Discover the vibrant cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB as they bring Cuba's golden age to Broadway. Performances start tonight at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Learn more!

THE WINTER'S TALE & More Set for American Ballet Theatre 2025 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024

American Ballet Theatre will celebrate its 85th anniversary at the Metropolitan Opera House during its six week Summer season, running June 10 – July 19. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Gillian Murphy To Give Farewell Performance With American Ballet Theatre In July
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024

Gillian Murphy, a Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre since 2002 and the Company's longest-standing current dancer, will take her final bow in the iconic role of Odette/Odile in Swan Lake on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Metropolitan Opera House.  

University of North Carolina School of the Arts And American Ballet Theatre Expand Educational Partnership
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts and American Ballet Theatre have announced an expanded educational partnership, enhancing training opportunities for students in dance and performance.

ABT Incubator to Take Place in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2024

The 2024 ABT Incubator will take place at ABT's 890 Broadway Studios, featuring a complete in-house choreographic lineup.

Reece Clarke Will Debut as a Guest Artist With American Ballet Theatre During 2024 Fall Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024

Reece Clarke, Principal Dancer of The Royal Ballet, will join American Ballet Theatre as a Guest Artist for the 2024 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. Clarke will make his debut with ABT on October 26, 2024, at 7:30 P.M., performing The Kingdom of the Shades alongside ABT Principal Dancer Christine Shevchenko.  

Plano Symphony Orchestra Opens Its 2024/2025 Season At The New Robinson Fine Arts Center In Plano
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

The Plano Symphony Orchestra will open its 2024/2025 Season, New Beginnings, marking its inaugural performance at the Plano Independent School District’s (PISD) Robbie and Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center.

Works & Process to Present American Ballet Theatre: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT By Helen Pickett
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2024

Works & Process announced American Ballet Theatre's Crime and Punishment by Helen Pickett at the Guggenheim’s Peter B. Lewis Theater. Performances are at 3pm and 7pm. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLEBEE by ABT Studio Company's Brady Farrar
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 1, 2024

FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLEBEE, choreographed and performed by ABT Studio Company dancer and ABT JKO School graduate Brady Farrar was filmed by kw creative at American Ballet Theatre’s studios. Watch the performance in the video here.