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After Exiting ABT Misty Copeland Begins a New Chapter: From Prima Ballerina to Philanthropist and Producer

After officially retiring from the American Ballet Theatre on October 22, 2025, Misty Copeland is entering what she calls "the next stage" of her life. The groundbreaking dancer who became ABT's first Black female principal in 2015 now plans to devote her energy to expanding arts access, telling new stories through film and literature, and raising her young son.

By Alicia Civita

Misty Copeland's Farewell Gala Tickets Spark Demand As Prices Soar Ahead of Historic Final Performance

For the general public, ABT has announced that a limited number of performance-only tickets will be released later this summer. Misty Copeland long-awaited return to the stage is also turning into one of the most exclusive cultural events of the year.
By Alicia Civita
Prince Had an Affinity for Ballet, Introduced the World to Misty Copeland

This death of legendary artist Prince shocked music fans worldwide this week. With numerous news items highlighting the eccentric performer’s various proclivities, an oft-overlooked aspect of his vast artistic understanding was a reverence and love for ballet.
By Philip Trapp

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After Exiting ABT Misty Copeland Begins a New Chapter: From Prima Ballerina to Philanthropist and Producer

Misty Copeland's Farewell Gala Tickets Spark Demand As Prices Soar Ahead of Historic Final Performance

Prince Had an Affinity for Ballet, Introduced the World to Misty Copeland

Wolf Trap Announces Summer 2016 Concert Line Up, Includes Misty Copeland

Misty Copeland Recreates Iconic Images of Degas and His Dancers

Misty Copeland's 'A Ballerina's Tale' Contends Race in Ballet, Debuts on PBS

Misty Copeland and Brooklyn Mack Brings Together Columbia City and Classical Ballets [SC NEWS]

A Ballerina's Tale: The Story of Misty Copeland Comes To Home Market

Ballet Star Misty Copeland Returns to San Pedro, Raises $75K for Homecoming Program

American Ballet's Misty Copeland Embraces What Being a "Black Ballerina" is All About

Misty Copeland, Yo-Yo Ma Perform Bach on 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert'

Broadway Stars Viola Davis & Uzo Aduba Winners at 67th Emmy Awards

'Hedwig and the Angry Inch,' 'Mamma Mia!,' 'On the Town' All Closing on Broadway in September

Misty Copeland Dancing in 'On the Town' Broadway Cast, Tickets Rising for Musical Closing Date

Misty Copeland Joins Cast of 'On the Town' in Broadway Debut

Misty Copeland Named American Ballet Theatre's First Black Female Principal Dancer

American Ballet Theatre Celebrates 75th Anniversary on 'Jeopardy!' Answer Board

Misty Copeland on Ric Burns' New PBS Documentary, 'American Ballet Theatre: A History,' Premiering May 15 on THIRTEEN