BroadwayCon 2025 to unite fans with stars of the stage
The three-day convention in Times Square gives Broadway fans a chance to meet and interact with some of their favorite stars.
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The three-day convention in Times Square gives Broadway fans a chance to meet and interact with some of their favorite stars.
Broadway's new musical starring Idina Menzel is off to a strong start at the box office. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
New York City's Broadway Week starts today, offering two tickets for the price of one to select Broadway shows in January and February.
Many Broadway fans were left disappointed after the revival of "Gypsy" canceled nearly an entire week of performances after actors say a cold spread among the cast.
Two performances of the Broadway revival of "Gypsy" were canceled Saturday due to illnesses affecting the cast. The musical canceled a total of seven performances between Dec. 23-28.
The Broadway musical "Elf" is breaking box office records at the Marquis Theatre.
If you're looking for some family entertainment on Christmas Day, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Radio City Rockettes will have performances Wednesday.
Familiar faces from stage and screen headed into the Majestic Theatre to be dazzled by 6-time Tony winner Audra McDonald in "Gypsy." CBS News New York's Dave Carlin was there.
The Broadway hit "Oh, Mary!" sold 206 tickets for just $5 on Friday in honor of Mary Todd Lincoln's 206th birthday. Hundreds of people showed up to enter a lottery for the chance to win a discounted ticket.
Dolly Parton is looking for people to play her in a new Broadway show about her life. The country music legend is searching for performers of all ages to portray her at different stages of her life. Anyone interested in auditioning can find more information at DollyMusical.com.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin shows us how two new musicals, "Swept Away" and "Maybe Happy Ending," challenge audiences' ideas of what a Broadway musical can be.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin shows us a trio of productions to help you dance your way into the holiday season, combining classic dance traditions with a modern twist.
Want to take the whole family to the theatre this holiday season? CBS News New York's Dave Carlin recommends three productions to check out, including a new show that's pure chaos.
Legendary composer John Kander was honored at his Broadway musical "Cabaret" on Wednesday night.
The new Broadway musical "Tammy Faye" will take its final bow Dec. 8. The closing announcement comes less than one week after it celebrated opening night.
This version takes place in a nightclub environment, bringing Shakespeare's festival setting into the modern world.
We're getting a first look at George Clooney's Broadway debut in "Good Night, and Good Luck."
The show tells the story of a real-life, complicated icon. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin covers arts and entertainment and reports on how the show dives into success, scandal and forgiveness.
A diner serves as the centerpiece for a new play called "The Counter," now running at the Laura Pels Theatre.
Broadway honored Dame Maggie Smith on Thursday by dimming theater marquees in her memory. Smith died Sept. 27 at age 89.
Two very different stage adaptations of F. Scott Fitzgerald's literary masterpiece "The Great Gatsby" are now running in New York City. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin offers an inside look at the off-Broadway play "Gatz" and the Broadway musical "The Great Gatsby."
Off-Broadway shows are taking on some serious topics this fall. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin takes a look at three new plays.
New York City Center's production of "Ragtime" opened Wednesday night. It tells the stories of New York families in the early 1900s.
Playbill is celebrating its 140th anniversary by rolling out four different retro covers for Broadway and off-Broadway shows.
A reimagined version of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" opens Thursday night on Broadway. The play stars Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler and has a club culture twist. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
The annual festival will return to Queens this summer, running from June 5-7 at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
Theater fans get the opportunity to buy 2-for-1 tickets to 26 Broadway shows.
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
There have been three gun-related incidents at New York City public schools this week alone. Now, both parents and school safety agents are raising concerns.
A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
A New Jersey man was sentenced Thursday to 17 years in prison for a brutal attack involving a dog on a New York City pizzeria manager.
A New Rochelle animal shelter is asking for help identifying two people who are seen on video leaving a dog in a locked cage outside.
Police are looking for four suspects accused of robbing a Pokémon trading card store on Thursday in Manhattan.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
A pastor in Morristown, New Jersey, says community members are too afraid to go outside after recent ICE activity.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
Priyatharsini Natarajan, 35, of Hillsborough, N.J. faces two first-degree murder charges in the death of her two boys, 5 and 7.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
The trial in the case of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is finally in sight.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado previously said she wanted to "share" the prize for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
The Kings (11-30) won their third straight to spoil the return of Knicks coach Mike Brown, who made his first appearance in Sacramento since being abruptly fired early in the 2024-25 season.
The New Orleans Pelicans edged the Brooklyn Nets 116-113 on Wednesday night.
The Ottawa Senators handed the New York Rangers a fifth consecutive loss, beating them 8-4 on Wednesday night.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 15 at 11 p.m.
A plane partially went off the taxiway at Rochester International Airport on Thursday.
Jersey City's new mayor was officially sworn in Thursday evening.
Police are looking for suspects in a pharmacy burglary spree in Queens and the Bronx.
Another sports gambling scandal rocks the betting industry. College basketball players are accused of taking part in a point-shaving plot. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
