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VIDEO: Misty Copeland Proves She Can Dance to Anything on LATE SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 8, 2015


They haven't yet written a song that Misty Copeland can't cabriole to. Below, watch Misty's performance on last week's LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT, with a little musical twist!

Gretchen Cryer and Rex Smith Star in Laguna Playhouse's 'I'M STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER', Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2015


The Laguna Playhouse presents the west coast premiere musical event, I'M STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER and taking it on the road...,music by Nancy Ford, lyrics by Gretchen Cryer and performed and directed by Gretchen Cryer.

VIDEO: ABT's Misty Copeland Performs With Yo-Yo Ma on LATE SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 6, 2015


On last night's LATE SHOW, as the first African American female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, guest Misty Copeland talked about bringing diversity to classical ballet.

BWW Review: CTFD Gala at City Center
by Wesley Doucette - Oct 6, 2015


Career Transitions for Dancers Presents Star Studded Retrospective at City Center.

Photo Flash: New Shots of Shirley MacLaine, Misty Copeland, Robert Fairchild & More at Career Transition for Dancers' 2015 PEARL JUBILEE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2015


On Monday, September 28th, ROLEX presented Career Transition For Dancers' 30th Anniversary PEARL JUBILEE: A STAR-STUDDED RETROSPECTIVE in association with the Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation, at New York City Center. The spectacular show was a gala celebration of Career Transition For Dancers: 30 YEARS CHANGING LIVES! Scroll down for more photos from the event, honoring Shirley MacLaine!

Misty Copeland to Perform on CBS's LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT, 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2015


CBS has announced that Misty Copeland will visit THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT on Monday, Oct. 5th. Copeland is also scheduled to perform on the broadcast.

Misty Copeland to Perform on CBS's LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT, 10/5
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 29, 2015


CBS has announced that Misty Copeland will visit THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT on Monday, Oct. 5th. Copeland is also scheduled to perform on the broadcast.

Photo Coverage: Career Transition For Dancers Honors Shirley MacLaine at 30th Anniv. Pearl Jubilee
by Walter McBride - Sep 29, 2015


Career Transition For Dancers just held its 30TH ANNIVERSARY PEARL JUBILEE: A STAR-STUDDED RETROSPECTIVE last night, September 28, in association with the Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation, at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (btwn. 6 & 7 Aves) NYC followed by 'Supper With The Stars' in the Grand Ballroom at the Hilton New York.

Career Transition for Dancers' Starry 30th PEARL JUBILEE, Honoring Shirley MacLaine, Set for Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2015


ROLEX presents Career Transition For Dancers' 30TH ANNIVERSARY PEARL JUBILEE: A STAR-STUDDED RETROSPECTIVE tonight, September 28, at 7:00 pm in association with the Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation, at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (btwn. 6 & 7 Aves) NYC followed by 'Supper With The Stars' in the Grand Ballroom at the Hilton New York.

Misty Copeland, Bradley Cooper & More Set for JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Brooklyn Broadcasts
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 24, 2015


ABC's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE is traveling to Brooklyn, New York, for a week of late night shows starting Monday, October 19.

Michael Douglas, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Catherine Zeta-Jones to Present at Career Transition for Dancers' 30th PEARL JUBILEE
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2015


ROLEX presents Career Transition For Dancers' 30TH ANNIVERSARY PEARL JUBILEE: A STAR-STUDDED RETROSPECTIVE on Monday, September 28, at 7:00 pm in association with the Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation, at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (btwn. 6 & 7 Aves) NYC followed by 'Supper With The Stars' in the Grand Ballroom at the Hilton New York. Just announced, presenters for the Gala include: Michael Douglas, Cynthia Gregory, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Catherine Zeta-Jones!

STAGE TUBE: Principal Dancer Isabella Boylston in 'Snow Day'; Among Dancers to Perform with ABT, 10/8
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 21, 2015


The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts presents American Ballet Theatre in it's third appearance at Bard College on Friday, October 9 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, October 10 at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, October 11 at 2 p.m. The October weekend program features Alexei Ratmansky's Piano Concerto #1, Paul Taylor's Company B, and a world premiere by Mark Morris, performed in the Fisher Center's stunning Sosnoff Theater. Tickets are $25–65, and may be purchased by calling the Fisher Center box office at 845-758-7900, or visiting the website at www.fishercenter.bard.edu.

Misty Copeland Among Performers at Lincoln Center's Free Outdoor Shinnyo Lantern Floating for Peace
by Michael Dale - Sep 19, 2015


Members of the public are invited to inscribe a personal message of peace on a paper lantern and set it afloat on the Milstein Pool.

WAKE UP with BWW 9/15/2015 - FOOL FOR LOVE, New WICKED Leads, KINKY BOOTS in London, NPH and More!
by Jessica Khan - Sep 15, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: FOOL FOR LOVE begins on Broadway, WICKED gets new leads, KINKY BOOTS struts into London and NPH premieres his new show!

ABT Principal Dancer and ON THE TOWN Star Misty Copeland to Perform in 2015 'PEARL JUBILEE' at the City Center
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2015


Misty Copeland, an American Ballet Theatre principal ballerina and one of the stars of Broadway's ON THE TOWN, will perform 'Paganini,' a solo created by ABT star Marcelo Gomes at Career Transition For Dancers' 30th ANNIVERSARY PEARL JUBILEE: A STAR-STUDDED RETROSPECTIVE on Monday, September 28.

VIDEO: Watch Official Trailer for Misty Copeland Documentary A BALLERINA'S TALE, Out 10/14
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 9, 2015


Directed by George Nelson and starring Misty Copeland, the film opens in theaters and will be available on VOD October 14th.

WAKE UP with BWW 9/10/2015 - UGLY LIES THE BONE, FULL HOUSE! and More!
by Jessica Khan - Sep 10, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Starry productions of UGLY LIES THE BONE and FULL HOUSE! THE MUSICAL start up off-Broadway, CASA VALENTINA travels abroad and more!

BWW Flashback: A Helluva Run! ON THE TOWN Closes on Broadway Tonight
by Jessica Khan - Sep 6, 2015


The Tony Award nominated revival of On The Town concludes its run on Broadway tonight, September 6, following 28 previews and 368 regular performances, making this the longest-running Broadway production of the show since the 1944 original. ON THE TOWN began previews on September 20, 2014 and officially opened on October 16, 2014 at the Lyric Theatre. To mark tonight's closing, BroadwayWorld takes you back through the musical's run on the Great White Way!

Megan Fairchild Returns For ON THE TOWN's Sunday Night Finale, Misty Copeland Performs Matinee
by Michael Dale - Sep 3, 2015


Original cast member Megan Fairchild will return to the acclaimed Broadway revival of On The Town for one final turn as Ivy Smith on Sunday night. Misty Copeland will perform the Sunday matinee.

STAGE TUBE: Go In-Depth with ON THE TOWN's New Star Misty Copeland - From Rehearsals to Opening Night!
by Stage Tube - Aug 31, 2015


On the heels of being named the first female African-American principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland joined the cast of Broadway's ON THE TOWN on Tuesday, Augst 25th in the role of 'Ivy'. Copeland will be performing through September 6. The Huffington Post just unveiled a behind-the-scenes profile of her journey from rehearsals to opening night on Broadway, featuring interviews with Misty and her co-star Tony Yazbeck. Watch it below!

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