"Gypsy" opens on Broadway
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.
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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.
Broadway actor, singer and motivational speaker Aaron Lazar is raising awareness to end ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, Lazar is telling his story to audiences.
An Off-Broadway production was postponed after objections from the New York Archdiocese.
One of the most highly anticipated Broadway revivals of the season, "Sunset Boulevard," opens Sunday night. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin spoke to star Nicole Scherzinger about her Broadway debut and the demanding role.
A starry revival of the classic American play "Our Town" opened on Broadway Thursday night.
All Broadway theaters will dim their lights to honor late actor Gavin Creel, who died last month at the age of 48.
The play stars Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher and is based on a best-selling memoir. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin met with the stars and the playwright about bringing this romantic comedy to Broadway.
The play features music and lyrics by "Guster" frontman Ryan Miller, who scored the original film, and Nkeki Obi-Melekwe.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Nurse Jiayi Zheng's death has left a Brooklyn community grappling with a tragedy that many say could've been prevented.
The NYPD is investigating a deadly police shooting that occurred in Times Square on Monday afternoon.
A hearing is set for Monday afternoon over a lawsuit filed on behalf of homeowners who say they shouldn't have to pay New York City's pied-à-terre tax.
There is no downtown local service on A, B, C or D trains from 125th Street to 59th Street-Columbus Circle due to track work.
A man who survived a brutal subway attack in New York City nearly a year ago was back in the hospital on Sunday night -- this time after being found badly injured on tracks in Queens.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Thirteen people were hurt when a shuttle bus crashed at Newark Airport early Monday morning.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
A fire at a vacant house in Newark, New Jersey, spread to neighboring homes Saturday morning, displacing several families.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
New York reports that overdose deaths across the state have fallen 45% since 2022. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met with Long Island advocates and parents who say the mission continues.
They may have been a bit disappointed, but for students in two public school districts, summer vacation came to an end on Monday. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Nassau County's Jericho and East Williston are the first districts on Long Island to start classes.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
Israel discusses the "technological miracle" of identifying victims of the 9/11 terror attacks 25 years after the planes hit the towers, and more. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Nurse Jiayi Zheng's death has left a Brooklyn community grappling with a tragedy that many say could've been prevented.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A hearing is set for Monday afternoon over a lawsuit filed on behalf of homeowners who say they shouldn't have to pay New York City's pied-à-terre tax.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade Jr.'s go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning helped power the Astros to a 6-3 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
Nicolás Fernández scored his 14th goal this season for New York City FC on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says the systems will vary in intensity and hit during different parts of each day. But when it's all over, the stage will be set for a nice Labor Day weekend.
Joseph J. Vigiano lost both his police detective father and firefighter uncle on Sept. 11, 2001. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has the story.
CBS News New York's Christine Sloan spoke with children who were recently stung, and experts about why we're seeing more jellyfish off our coast.
New York reports that overdose deaths across the state have fallen 45% since 2022. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met with Long Island advocates and parents who say the mission continues.
As CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports, Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed legislation Monday, lifting seasonal restrictions on restaurants.
