"Safety Not Guaranteed" musical premieres in Brooklyn
The play features music and lyrics by "Guster" frontman Ryan Miller, who scored the original film, and Nkeki Obi-Melekwe.
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The play features music and lyrics by "Guster" frontman Ryan Miller, who scored the original film, and Nkeki Obi-Melekwe.
Two new plays opened on Broadway this week, each tackling intense topics. Ambition and complicated family dynamics are at the heart of "The Hills of California," while "McNeal," starring Robert Downey Jr., explores AI and creativity. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin spoke with cast members and creatives from both shows.
Broadway is mourning the death of actor Gavin Creel, a star who shined on stage for more than 20 years.
Current and past stars of "Little Shop of Horrors" helped celebrate the musical in Times Square on Thursday to mark five years since the revival opened Off-Broadway.
Actress Alyssa Milano – known for her roles on "Charmed," "Who's the Boss?" and more – is making her Broadway debut in the long-running musical "Chicago." CBS News New York's Dave Carlin sat down with Milano to talk about trying something new.
The Museum of Broadway just opened an exhibit celebrating Latin and Hispanic contributions onstage and backstage. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Thursday was opening night for a new show on Broadway starring two legends, Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone. "The Roommate" is running at the Booth Theatre through Dec. 15.
Broadway fans are buzzing about the star-studded revival of Thornton Wilder's "Our Town." CBS News New York's Dave Carlin spoke with actors Jim Parsons and Katie Holmes and director Kenny Leon about the modern take on the classic play.
The new Broadway show tells the jazz legend's story from his early days in New Orleans through five decades of international stardom. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
A new Broadway revival of William Shakespeare's "Othello" starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal will being performances in February.
The new musical about Sir Alexander Fleming and the discovery of penicillin gets a delightful twist in terms of casting. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
A new immersive theatrical production in Lower Manhattan explores the sins of an ultra wealthy banker. It's an elaborate spin on the story of "Faust." CBS News New York's Dave Carlin takes us behind the scenes to show us the mysteries of "Life and Trust."
A new musical about Sir Alexander Fleming and the discovery of penicillin gets a delightful twist in terms of casting – real-life medical industry workers are also in the show. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin takes us behind the scenes of "Lifeline: The Musical."
A satire about race in show business opens on Broadway in October. The play "Yellow Face" examines the history of how Hollywood overlooked Asian-American actors. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin sat down with the play's star, Daniel Dae Kim.
Sutton Foster and Michael Urie star in this newly-opened show for the whole family on Broadway. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Jacob Pham's dream is coming true as he plays a key role in one of the most popular Broadway musicals ever. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
New York City's Broadway Week returns this September, offering two-for-one tickets to some of the hottest shows.
Tickets are now on sale for Broadway Week, which offers two-for-one tickets to popular shows from Sept. 3-15.
In "Someone Spectacular" and "Job", mental health counseling sets the stage for drama, humor and shock. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, stars of the "Bill & Ted" film trilogy, will reunite on the Great White Way in Samuel Beckett's "Waiting For Godot."
The inventive, high-energy dance company Pilobolus has been around for more than 50 years and continues to captivate audiences with every performance. CBS New York's Dave Carlin takes us behind the scenes of its three-week season in Chelsea.
Theater is heating up in New York City this summer with "Oh, Mary," a brash comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln, and "N/A," inspired by Nancy Pelosi and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
CBS New York spoke to the stars of Broadway's newest show, "Oh, Mary!" It's a dark comedy about the lives of Abraham Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln.
Those who came out on top in the acting categories have something in common. They're all first-time Tony winners. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Broadway's biggest night is just hours away. The stars are already on the blue carpet as we wait to see who will win big at the 77th Annual Tony Awards. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
A truck driver who spent two decades building a massive scale model of his native New York City was delighted when it went viral on TikTok.
The Feast of San Gennaro is filling New York City's Little Italy with faith, music, games and many treats starting Thursday.
The iconic Peanuts character Snoopy is getting a new look for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
The world is coming together at the United Nations this week and that means New York City is on high alert.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84.
A vigil was held in the East Village on Saturday night for the teenager killed in a collision between a Citi Bike and a truck.
A woman has been arrested in connection to an attempted kidnapping in Brooklyn.
The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport announced it welcomed its first-ever red panda cub, marking an important achievement for the endangered species.
Rain totals on Sunday were much less substantial compared to last Sunday's prolific totals, generally averaging less than 1 inch in most locations.
Fire departments were hard at work in Paterson, New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, due to flash flooding on Sunday morning.
Rainy weather makes a return to the New York City area this weekend.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Part of a Lavallette, New Jersey, liquor store was boarded up and a bouquet of flowers was left outside Sunday night, somber reminders of a horrific crash that killed a woman a day earlier.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84.
Ahead of the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on Sept. 24, the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, New Jersey, will be displaying items from his life and work.
The suspect has been identified in a deadly shooting that happened outside a Wawa location in Toms River on Friday.
CBS News New York's John Elliott reports from the Brain Aneurysm Foundation Long Island Run/Walk at Jones Beach State Park on Sept. 19, 2026.
The ground beneath a Long Island woman opened up, swallowing her into the earth below.
The ground beneath a Long Island woman opened up, swallowing her into the earth below. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Racing returned to Belmont Park Friday afternoon, more than three years after the iconic Long Island track was shut down for renovations. The redevelopment cost $450 million. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Racing returns to Belmont Park on Friday, more than three years after the iconic Long Island track was shut down for renovations.
The world is coming together at the United Nations this week and that means New York City is on high alert.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at least twice since Mamdani was elected last year.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Maria Elvira Salazar join Margaret Brennan.
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
The Democratic congressman has partnered with Republican New York Rep. Mike Lawler to introduce the Stop Rogue AI Act.
NYU Langone has reached an agreement with the Justice Department to end gender-affirming care for minors.
A second person has died in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
Some people in Keyport, New Jersey, claim the site of a former aircraft manufacturing plant is to blame for a growing number of cancer diagnoses, but the state says otherwise.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
One person has died and a total of five people have been sickened by Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
A truck driver who spent two decades building a massive scale model of his native New York City was delighted when it went viral on TikTok.
The Feast of San Gennaro is filling New York City's Little Italy with faith, music, games and many treats starting Thursday.
The iconic Peanuts character Snoopy is getting a new look for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Nolan Arenado hit his third grand slam of the season top help the Diamondbacks beat the Yankees 8-4 on Sunday.
Cristopher Sánchez earned his major league-leading 18th win Sunday, leading the Phillies to a 7-2 victory over the Mets.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84.
Pavin Smith hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Diamondbacks over the Yankees 5-3 on Saturday night.
Neighbors have been waiting since 2021 for the bridge over the Belt Parkway to be rebuilt and reconnect Bath Beach with the waterfront.
The People's Theatre now has its first permanent home in more than 15 years, thanks to help from theater legends from the neighborhood, like Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative's 1.8-acre native plant sanctuary marks 10 years at a site where historians believe hundreds of human remains still lie
At a Bay Ridge school, students who were born years after the attacks are learning about Sept. 11 through the stories of parents, teachers and first responders who lived through it.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
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 Vanessa Murdock is calling for a fairly nice day on Monday, but then there will be chances of showers every day until Friday, when a coastal storm could impact the area.
Police said the 93-year-old driver hit the accelerator instead of the break while trying to park on Saturday morning. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Police said it happened just before 6 p.m. on Sunday, adding the 26-year-old victim was on the platform at the Rockaway Avenue station when he was attacked. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The meeting Monday afternoon at Gracie Mansion will mark Mr. Trump's first visit as president. CBS News New York's Rob Flaks reports.
As dignitaries from all over converge on the Big Apple, New Yorkers will be left to deal with street closures and gridlock. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
