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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Barbra Streisand honored Robert Redford, Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman reunited, and more magical moments from the 98th Academy Awards.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 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 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.
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 has announced 71 Southern California high school semifinalists for the SPOTLIGHT performing arts competition, showcasing young talent in various disciplines.
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.
The Joyce Theater Foundation has revealed its programming for the Spring/Summer 2026 season in the newly named Tino & Rajika Puri Auditorium at The Joyce Theater.
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