Reimagining "Death Becomes Her" for Broadway
The 1992 cult film starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn and Isabella Rossellini is the latest Hollywood movie to be translated into a Broadway musical – with a twist.
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The 1992 cult film starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn and Isabella Rossellini is the latest Hollywood movie to be translated into a Broadway musical – with a twist.
The stars of a new Broadway production of Shakespeare's tragic tale about friendship and betrayal explain why they say they've worked their whole careers for this moment.
The Emmy-winning star of "Succession" earned an Olivier Award for portraying 26 different characters in Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray" in London. And now, she's bringing her chameleonic performance to Broadway.
In 1996, a group of elderly, mostly forgotten Cuban musicians recorded an album that became a critical and commercial phenomenon worldwide. Now, the Grammy Award-winning album has inspired a Broadway musical.
The Emmy Award-winning comedian and former "SNL" writer became a superstar as a stand-up; now, he's sitting down, as host of a Netflix talk show, "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney."
President Trump is changing the composition of the Kennedy Center's board — and wants to change the types of performances the center shows.
Super Bowl 2025's halftime show featured Grammy Award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar. So how much do performers get paid for their work during the big game?
In her new musical, "Redwood," the Tony Award-winning star of "Wicked" and "Rent" plays a woman seeking a refuge, and a purpose, by escaping into a redwood forest.
An increasingly popular symphony orchestra concert is a screening of a movie such as "Jaws" accompanied by a live performance of the music—reeling in new audiences to the concert hall.
Darren Criss became a fan favorite on the hit TV series "Glee," and won an Emmy for "American Crime Story." Now he's starring in the acclaimed musical "Maybe Happy Ending." He talks about his road to Broadway, and his credo that "Life is a cabaret."
Since its premiere in 1742, George Frideric Handel's 3.5-hour oratorio for chorus, soloists and orchestra has become a timeless message of hope, and a Christmas tradition.
In the new Broadway revival of "Gypsy," six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald takes on one of musical theater's most demanding roles: stage mother Rose, who pushes daughter Gypsy Rose Lee into becoming a striptease artist.
Go inside the New York prison theater program (inspiration for the acclaimed film "Sing Sing") that is credited with dramatically reducing the recidivism rates of inmates who engaged in the performing and visual arts.
Dionne Warwick, Smokey Robinson and Melba Moore discuss the history of the Harlem landmark "where stars are born and legends are made."
Dancer Judith Jamison, who directed the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for more than two decades, died Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the age of 81. In this "Sunday Morning" report that originally aired August 11, 2019, on the occasion of the dance group's 60th anniversary, correspondent Rita Braver talked with Jamison and her succeeding artistic director Robert Battle about the legacy of the innovative dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey.
Broadway's Shaina Taub made history with her hit musical Suffs, earning her a Tony for both best book and best score. She's been named to the TIME100 Next list and collaborated with Elton John on The Devil Wears Prada musical.
The writer famous for fairy-tale rom-coms is making her Broadway debut with "Left on Tenth," a play adapted from her bestselling memoir about a widow pursuing another chance at love, just when she is diagnosed with leukemia.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Patti LuPone, the star of "Evita" and "Gypsy," is returning to Broadway alongside her longtime friend Mia Farrow in a new play, "The Roommate," which explores the strength, depth, humor and surprise found in women of a certain age.
An Off-Broadway play, "N/A," features characters based on former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who remain nameless. The play's author hopes that one day names and labels will no longer magnify loyalties and divide audiences.
By inviting singers from around the world, the non-profit Opera for Peace hopes to develop greater diversity among performers of opera, and to inspire the next generation of opera audiences. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with African American singer Hannah Jeané Jones, who traveled to Rome to participate in the program; and with soprano Forooz Razavi, who sang with an R&B group in Iran before she fell in love with opera.
The Brooklyn Paramount theater originally opened almost a century ago as a movie house for Paramount Pictures. Eventually, it fell into disrepair. After years of neglect and a multi-year renovation, the historic venue has reopened.
In 1959 Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." In the new Broadway revival, two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster recreates the role of Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate.
Seventy-five hundred miles away from Paris, on the Big Island of Hawaii, another competition recently took place featuring the best hula dancers in the world, competing in the categories of traditional and modern hula. Correspondent Lee Cowan talked with teachers and students of the art of hula – an ancient form of storytelling that preserves the culture and grace of the Hawaiian people, as celebrated at the Merrie Monarch Festival.
Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and at 75 is catering to an increasingly younger audience.
Grammy award-winner Lizzo exclusively announced on "CBS Mornings" her latest project, a children's book called "Little Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flute." She spoke with Gayle King about her inspiration for the book and message for young readers.
Clayton Davis, the senior awards editor for Variety, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the big moments, winners and surprises at the Oscars.
"One Battle After Another" took home six awards at the Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director, while Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for his performance in "Sinners." Meanwhile, actor Billy Crystal led the in memoriam segment with an emotional tribute to Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, who were killed last year. Nischelle Turner reports on Hollywood's biggest night.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The North American box office grossed $9 billion last year, far below pre-pandemic numbers. One survey found only half of Americans said they saw a movie in theaters last year. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
As Kumail Nanjiani took the stage to announce the winner for Best Live-Action Short at the 98th annual Academy Awards, the actor exclaimed: "And the Oscar goes to ... it's a tie."
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hosted by Mo Rocca. Featured: Hollywood, the Dream Factory; "Peaky Blinders" actor Cillian Murphy; Marc Jacobs and Sofia Coppola; John Mayer and McG preserve a Hollywood landmark; a Russian schoolteacher's resistance documented in "Mr. Nobody Against Putin"; and a tribute to documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Acclaimed filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies," "High School," and "Hospital." In an interview with "Sunday Morning" recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked with David Pogue about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life, in films as funny, sad, and tragic as any fiction film.
The Irish actor, an Oscar-winner for "Oppenheimer," is back in a new film, "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man," a follow-up to his hit TV series about a charismatic gangster who rules post-World War I Birmingham, England.
In this web exclusive, Academy Award-winning actor Cillian Murphy talks with Seth Doane about returning as gangster Tommy Shelby in a new film, "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man," a follow-up to the cult TV series. He also talks about how London was a formative city for him; the search for good writing; and "messing around" with music.
Cillian Murphy, an Oscar-winner for "Oppenheimer," is back in a new film, "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man," a follow-up to his hit TV series about a charismatic gangster who rules post-World War I Birmingham, England. The Irish actor talks with Seth Doane about the appeal of portraying complicated or tormented characters; taking his work "deadly seriously"; and trying to have a nose for great writing.
For 30 years Sofia Coppola and Marc Jacobs have been friends and collaborators. Now, the Oscar-winning filmmaker has made her first documentary about the fashion designer, "Marc By Sofia." They talk with Anthony Mason about their friendship, and how Jacobs brought a punk sensibility to the runway.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including singer, songwriter and musician "Country Joe" McDonald, known for the Vietnam War protest song "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag."
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
Some economists think the Fed, facing inflationary pressures from rising energy prices, may not cut interest rates at all this year.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Some economists think the Fed, facing inflationary pressures from rising energy prices, may not cut interest rates at all this year.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
U.S. gas prices are surging as the Iran war drives up the global cost of oil. But what exactly accounts for what you pay at the pump?
Planning a trip? Travel experts recommend booking your flight soon as the Iran war drives up airline and ticket costs.
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, whose term as representative of Texas' 2nd congressional district is set to end following his loss in the Republican primary earlier this month, appeared on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sunday.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Rep. Dan Crenshaw join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 15, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 15, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Dan Crenshaw, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 15, 2026.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
The suspect was responsible for transporting Oseguera's romantic partner to a luxurious cabin, the defense ministry said.
The operation marks the latest joint show of force against drug cartels in the South American country.
Iran war could escalate further as Trump threatens to hit key oil infrastructure if Tehran doesn't drop its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
A fifth of seven members of the Iran women's soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia has changed her mind, a sport official says.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Grammy award-winner Lizzo exclusively announced on "CBS Mornings" her latest project, a children's book called "Little Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flute." She spoke with Gayle King about her inspiration for the book and message for young readers.
Clayton Davis, the senior awards editor for Variety, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the big moments, winners and surprises at the Oscars.
"One Battle After Another" took home six awards at the Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director, while Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for his performance in "Sinners." Meanwhile, actor Billy Crystal led the in memoriam segment with an emotional tribute to Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, who were killed last year. Nischelle Turner reports on Hollywood's biggest night.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The North American box office grossed $9 billion last year, far below pre-pandemic numbers. One survey found only half of Americans said they saw a movie in theaters last year. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
The Trump administration has blacklisted AI giant Anthropic, labeling it a supply chain risk. The company has sued in response. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to break down the feud.
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
Closing arguments are expected to begin on Monday in Kouri Richins' murder trial. She's accused of giving her husband a deadly dose of fentanyl four years ago before she later published a children's book about grief. The case included 13 days of testimony, but the defense did not call any witnesses. If convicted, Richins could face life in prison.
The suspect was responsible for transporting Oseguera's romantic partner to a luxurious cabin, the defense ministry said.
The operation marks the latest joint show of force against drug cartels in the South American country.
Jocelyn Peters, a beloved third grade teacher in St. Louis, Missouri, was shot to death in her sleep. The crime scene held an unusual clue – something one detective says he had never seen before.
Suspect Christian Barrios, 32, shot two people multiple times Friday night, St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick said.
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Americans remain concerned about rising prices and conflict abroad as the Iran war enters its third week. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Hyma Moore join CBS News with their take on the latest moves by the Trump administration.
Nelson Dellis, a six-time USA Memory Champion and two-time Guinness World Record holder, says he wanted to learn more about memory after seeing his grandmother struggle with Alzheimer's. He gives techniques to improve our memories and discusses his new book, "Everyday Genius."
President Trump is trying to soothe concerns over rising oil and gas prices. This comes as he calls on allies to help protect ships on the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Imtiaz Tyab report.
Grammy award-winner Lizzo exclusively announced on "CBS Mornings" her latest project, a children's book called "Little Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flute." She spoke with Gayle King about her inspiration for the book and message for young readers.
Closing arguments are expected to begin on Monday in Kouri Richins' murder trial. She's accused of giving her husband a deadly dose of fentanyl four years ago before she later published a children's book about grief. The case included 13 days of testimony, but the defense did not call any witnesses. If convicted, Richins could face life in prison.