2024 Tony Award nominations announced
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries "Roots," has died.
Chita Rivera, a star of the original "West Side Story," was honored with a Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre.
There are multiple reports a live musical based on the 1984 movie is in the works.
Hennepin Theatre Trusts' 2022-2023 Broadway season ends on a high note, generating nearly $115 million to the local economy.
The 76th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Ariana DeBose, will air on Sunday, June 11 at 8 p.m. ET exclusively on CBS and Paramount+.
The original star of such musicals as "West Side Story," "Bye Bye Birdie," "Chicago" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," and author of "Chita: A Memoir," talks about what it takes to succeed on Broadway.
"We are all totally bereft," Webber said in a statement.
"Hamilton" is playing at the Orpheum Theater for nearly five weeks starting next month. And it was announced that 40 tickets will be available through a digital lottery for each performance for just $10.
The group was identified as the National Socialist Movement, an organization known for "violent antisemitic rhetoric" and "racist views."
"Les Miserables" is on stage at the Orpheum through Sunday, and there's a Twin Cities connection front and center on stage.
"Les Miserables" is on stage at the Orpheum through Sunday, and there's a Twin Cities connection front and center on stage.
The curtain has risen at one of the Twin Cities premiere theaters. SIX, the reigning Tony-winning musical is on stage now through November 6th at The Ordway. And this is just the start of its Broadway series.
The "Pose" star on Monday will step onstage as Roxie Hart, becoming the first openly transgender woman to play a leading part on Broadway.
Art and color now fill the liquor store parking lot at one of north Minneapolis' most trafficked intersections. It's part of a plan to bring color, vibrancy and hope to an area that has been a hotspot for crime.
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Ten shows are on the docket for Twin Cities theatre lovers.
The new season boasts eight different musicals and revivals, and also three returning favorite acts.
"Hillary and Clinton," by Lucas Hnath, author of "A Doll's House, Part 2," is slated to open on Broadway in spring 2019.
Playwright Neil Simon, a master of comedy whose laugh-filled hits such as "The Odd Couple," ''Barefoot in the Park" and his "Brighton Beach" trilogy dominated Broadway for decades, has died.
"You've got the best actors, the best directors. You can hear your audience breathing. You can feel their response. And there's nothing like it."
"Hamilton" just received 16 Tony nominations, but it's a big deal for more reasons than that. Here is a quick look at why this new musical is important to know.
"A Chorus Line," which opened Tuesday, Feb. 16, was as powerful as it was simple. The show itself tells an uncomplicated story. It features a cast of 26 -- 25 dancers and one casting director. The 25 dancers are auditioning for a Broadway show.
Edina High School is one of three across the country selected to run pilot productions of "Peter and the Starcatcher." That's a prequel to "Peter Pan." Their show debuts Thursday night after months of rehearsals.
After finishing their practice round on Monday night, the golfers were in their hotel rooms in Bartlesville, Oklahoma when they were told to go downstairs because a tornado was heading their way.
Students at North St. Paul High School were lifting each other up as part of Shoe Day — a program by NAMI Minnesota that encourages teens to imagine themselves in each others' shoes.
Jesse Gerhard's father taught him as a teen to build nice things out of what others thought was trash.
A firefighter was injured in a crash between a firetruck and a minivan in the north metro Thursday afternoon.
Manny Margot highlighted a five-run first inning for Minnesota with a three-run double off Seattle ace Logan Gilbert, and the Twins beat the Mariners 11-1 to win their fifth consecutive series.
Students at North St. Paul High School were lifting each other up as part of Shoe Day — a program by NAMI Minnesota that encourages teens to imagine themselves in each others' shoes.
Jesse Gerhard's father taught him as a teen to build nice things out of what others thought was trash.
A firefighter was injured in a crash between a firetruck and a minivan in the north metro Thursday afternoon.
A Minneapolis teenager is accused of fleeing police in a stolen vehicle near the University of Minnesota campus Sunday, causing a crash involving two other vehicles.
Prince fans can add another stop to the list of must-see Twin Cities sites to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Purple Rain."
After finishing their practice round on Monday night, the golfers were in their hotel rooms in Bartlesville, Oklahoma when they were told to go downstairs because a tornado was heading their way.
Minnesota's highest court has reversed a northern Minnesota man's conviction in a brutal 1986 sexual assault and slaying.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with experts who working to track and treat long COVID.
Andy Coulter died of cancer in March, leaving a hole in the Montevideo community he loved dearly.
A former Mayo Clinic resident accused of fatally poisoning his wife last year may have been identifying as a widower before she even died, a new warrant reveals.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature's audit committee have voted to launch a probe of diversity initiatives across state government.
A pair of wedding barns sued the state of Wisconsin on Tuesday seeking to block the enactment of a new law requiring them to get liquor licenses similar to other establishments that host events.
Milwaukee's election leader has been ousted by the mayor in a surprise move that comes just six months before Wisconsin's largest city will be in the spotlight in the presidential swing state.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
Anglers will head to Wisconsin this weekend for the state's fishing opener, where they'll get a good idea of how the mild winter will also impact the fish bite during next week's opener in Minnesota.
Andy Coulter died of cancer in March, leaving a hole in the Montevideo community he loved dearly.
Art and spoken word can help break down barriers and allow people to share openly when it comes to tough topics like gun violence.
On Monday, more than 500 people heard Fine Sternberg speak at Hopkins High School for a special assembly commemorating Yom Hashoah, the Jewish day of remembrance for the Holocaust.
Every Monday morning, in a warehouse just outside of town, about 25 volunteers gather to pack food, clothing, medical supplies and even fire protection equipment. Former pastor Lee Schuemann is helping organize.
Dr. Greg Ekbom founded LimbFit, a Christian nonprofit that designs and fits prosthetics and also works side-by-side in hospitals with Ukrainian trauma surgeons.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Lisa Pettigrew and Galen Smith about their long covid experience.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Kate Murray with the Minnesota Department of Health and long covid sufferer Shane Hendricks.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Dr. Tanya Melnik about the new M Health Fairview long haul COVID clinic.
The U.S. has paused a shipment of bombs to Israel over its operations in Rafah, and President Joe Biden warns more could be withheld.
Faith leaders and opponents of abortion rights on Wednesday raised concerns about a proposal advancing in the state legislature to put an equal rights constitutional amendment on the ballot in a few years, after the DFL-led House changed its scope this week.
The red-hot Minnesota Timberwolves are back home on Friday to take on the Denver Nuggets in game three of the Western Conference semifinal series — and tickets aren't cheap.
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a ticket transparency bill aimed at protecting music fans when they buy tickets for shows.
Owning and protecting a home or a car in Minnesota is getting more expensive.
The amendment, which was heard in a House committee Tuesday, includes a minimum wage pay rate of $1.27 per mile and 49 cents per minute. That committee advanced the bill in an 8-4 vote.
"I don't see any ending for Uber and Lyft other than that they're going to say, 'We're leaving,' and scaring folks from Minnesota," said Eid Ali, the president and founder of the Minnesota Uber and Lyft Drivers Association.
A Minneapolis teenager is accused of fleeing police in a stolen vehicle near the University of Minnesota campus Sunday, causing a crash involving two other vehicles.
Minnesota's highest court has reversed a northern Minnesota man's conviction in a brutal 1986 sexual assault and slaying.
Carver County deputies James Horvath and Benjamin Sinko both fired their department handguns while responding to a domestic incident on the 7800 block of Harvest Lane shortly after 2 p.m. Saturday.
The youngest person charged in the death of 23-year-old Zaria McKeever was sentenced on Wednesday to more than 10 years in prison.
A former Mayo Clinic resident accused of fatally poisoning his wife last year may have been identifying as a widower before she even died, a new warrant reveals.
Students at North St. Paul High School were lifting each other up as part of Shoe Day — a program by NAMI Minnesota that encourages teens to imagine themselves in each others' shoes.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with experts who working to track and treat long COVID.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
The Minnesota Nurses Association plans to speak out Monday afternoon against proposed cuts to services at North Memorial hospitals and its clinics.
In an emerging world of artificial intelligence, we've got access to mental health tools with the touch of our fingertips.
Prince fans can add another stop to the list of must-see Twin Cities sites to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Purple Rain."
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
International superstar Becky G is set to take the stage at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand this summer.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
The red-hot Minnesota Timberwolves are back home on Friday to take on the Denver Nuggets in game three of the Western Conference semifinal series — and tickets aren't cheap.
After finishing their practice round on Monday night, the golfers were in their hotel rooms in Bartlesville, Oklahoma when they were told to go downstairs because a tornado was heading their way.
Manny Margot highlighted a five-run first inning for Minnesota with a three-run double off Seattle ace Logan Gilbert, and the Twins beat the Mariners 11-1 to win their fifth consecutive series.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has won the NBA's top social justice award for his efforts in helping Minnesota restore voting rights to formerly incarcerated felons.
Tattoo artist JC Stroebel says he was ecstatic after the Wolves won Game 2 against Denver and took to social media.
Blayre Turnbull scored two goals to lead Toronto to a 4-0 win over Minnesota in the first-ever Professional Women's Hockey League playoff game on Wednesday night.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Lisa Pettigrew and Galen Smith about their long covid experience.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Kate Murray with the Minnesota Department of Health and long covid sufferer Shane Hendricks.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Dr. Tanya Melnik about the new M Health Fairview long haul COVID clinic.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with experts who working to track and treat long COVID.
Major bills have still not been voted on. But the legislative business has slowed because of the controversial return of Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who was charged last month with felony burglary.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
A summer sausage is apparently what's propelled the Twins to 12 straight victories. So, why are athletes superstitious? Good Question.
Cameras are appearing more frequently in courtrooms, but an age-old way to capture the moment is still finding its way into the spotlight.
Whether you're a new driver or new to the state, scheduling a driving test in Minnesota can be a bumpy road.
From drama involving Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell to now-former Republican Congressman George Santos, we've recently seen the flames of expulsion being fanned.
Releasing balloons is like slowly littering potentially miles from where the person let them go.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, and despite some storm chances tomorrow we're looking at a dry and warm weekend.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
After a brief cool-down, temps will rise on Friday, and Saturday will be a #Top10WxDay!
Since the end of April, Minnesota has managed to pick up at least another 2 inches of rain where it's really needed — in far southern, central and northwestern areas of the state.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says he's tracking a largely sunny stretch of weather, with highs flirting with the 80s this Mother's Day.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, and despite some storm chances tomorrow we're looking at a dry and warm weekend.
If there's one good thing to come out of the recent rain storms, its the drought relief! NEXT Weather Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso shows us the latest update out today.
People across Minnesota are pumped for game three between the Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets this Friday night. For those who can't afford tickets to the game, multiple bars are hosting watch parties -- sponsored by the Wolves themselves. WCCO's Jeff Wagner has all the details.
The members of the University of Minnesota's women's golf team got more than they anticipated when traveling down to Oklahoma for a tournament. WCCO's John Lauritsen spoke with players about their scary encounter with a tornado.
A straw purchase is when someone buys a gun for someone who is not allowed to have them. The weapon used to kill 3 Burnsville first responders was a straw purchase. WCCO's Caroline Cummings reports from the state capitol.