Misty Copeland is retiring from her distinguished ballet career after 25 years with the American Ballet Theatre, where she broke barriers as the first Black female principal dancer. Her farewell performance includes a duet as Juliet, and her career has been marked by her advocacy for diversity and her work as an author. The event will be streamed live, celebrating her legacy and impact on ballet and culture.
After five years as president and chief executive of Lincoln Center, Henry Timms is stepping down to lead the Brunswick Group, a global public relations firm. During his tenure, he guided the organization through the pandemic and oversaw the completion of the $550 million renovation of David Geffen Hall. Timms expressed pride in his accomplishments at Lincoln Center and stated that he believes change is a good thing. His departure comes as he was approached by the Brunswick Group for a position at the end of last year.
Meg Ryan made a rare public appearance at a screening of Michael J. Fox's upcoming documentary, Still, at Lincoln Center in New York. The event was attended by other celebrities such as Bill Murray, Elvis Costello, Katie Couric, Mariska Hargitay, and Joan Jett. Directed by Davis Guggenheim, Still looks at Michael's Hollywood career and his emotional battle with Parkinson's disease. The documentary is set to stream on Apple TV+ starting May 12.
