On Wednesday, October 22, Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre (ABT), The Misty Copeland Foundation, and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts have arranged for ABT’s star-studded Fall Gala featuring Copeland’s farewell performance to be a live simulcast at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. The celebration of the trailblazing Black ballerina who made history when, on June 30, 2015, she became the first African American principal ballerina in ABT’s 75-year history, reaching the pinnacle in a career that has opened doors as well as hearts and minds. Copeland said in a recent social media post, “This farewell is a celebration of everyone who has been part of my journey, and I want to share it with as many of you as possible.”

Beginning at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, tickets will be distributed

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