American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Misty Copeland, trailblazing ballerina and cultural icon, took her final bow with the Company in a once-in-a-lifetime celebration at ABT’s Fall Gala on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. The highly anticipated evening marked Copeland’s return to the stage after a five-year hiatus, offering audiences a rare and final opportunity to witness her artistry live with ABT.

This commemorative magazine, created in partnership with ABT and Misty, celebrates her illustrious career and chronicles her rise from childhood prodigy to cultural icon. Only available to American Ballet Theatre Gala guests, this limited edition magazine is rare and collectable.