Tony Awards preparations underway at Lincoln Center
The Tony Awards will air live from Lincoln Center this Sunday on CBS. As CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports, an army of workers is getting the arts complex ready for Broadway's biggest night.
Watch CBS News
The Tony Awards will air live from Lincoln Center this Sunday on CBS. As CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports, an army of workers is getting the arts complex ready for Broadway's biggest night.
From theater legends to first-time performers, there have been many high points to this busy Broadway season.
It's a three-peat for actress Ariana DeBose. Once again, she'll host the Tony Awards, airing Sunday on CBS2. CBS New York's Dave Carlin sat down with her to talk about the many hats she's wearing for this year's ceremony.
Tony winners Sean Hayes and Cynthia Erivo, Oscar winner Angelina Jolie, The Who's Pete Townshend and more are among the starry line-up of presenters for the 77th Annual Tony Awards.
From "Appropriate" to "Stereophonic," CBS New York spoke to the Tony Award nominees from some of the best plays of the 2023-24 Broadway season.
Dolly Parton is getting ready to tell her life story on Broadway. Parton announced Thursday that she's developing "Hello, I'm Dolly," an original musical.
Viewers can expect some spectacular live performances during this year's Tony Awards. CBS New York's Tony Awards preview airs June 13 at 7 p.m., and you can watch the Tony Awards on June 16 on CBS2 and streaming on Paramount+.
Emmy Award winner Julianne Hough and "Ghosts" star Utkarsh Ambudkar will host "The Tony Awards: Act One" on June 16. The live pre-show streams free on Pluto TV from 6:30-8 p.m., followed by the Tony Awards on CBS2 and streaming on Paramount+.
Wednesday was opening night for "Ben Platt: Live at the Palace." The Tony winner is the first to perform at the newly renovated Palace Theatre.
Free Shakespeare is hitting the road in New York City this summer. CBS New York's Dave Carlin introduces us to the Public Theater's Mobile Unit -- a traveling troupe bringing "The Comedy of Errors" to all five boroughs.
Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will return to Broadway in fall 2024, playing Mama Rose in a revival of the musical "Gypsy."
We're shining the spotlight on nominees who are recognized for their performances in revivals, as well as a new play that's highly acclaimed.
The musical has been nominated for 12 Tony Awards, including Sky Lakota-Lynch for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical.
"Message in a Bottle" is a dance show running at the New York City Center until May 12. The show is inspired by all of Sting's greatest hits and tells the story of family, love and survival. Kate Prince, choreographer and Lukas McFarlane, associate choreographer and performer join CBS New York to talk about it.
A musical inspired by Alicia Keys' life as a teenager topped this year's Tony nominations. Also leading the way is a new play about a rock band clashing while they record a new album. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has a look at the nominations.
A musical inspired by Alicia Keys' life as a teenager and a play about a rock band clashing while they record a new album have topped the 2024 Tony nominations. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has more on the nominations announced this morning.
The 77th Annual Tony Award Nominations were released Tuesday morning. Dave Carlin joins CBS2 News at 9 a.m. to break down the big headlines heading into award season.
The 2024 Tony Award nominees will be revealed April 30 live on CBS Mornings. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin star in this thrilling musical revival. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The popular musical "The Wiz" is back in New York City with a new look to the classic story. After a multi-city tour, Dorothy and her friends ended their journey with a starry opening night on Broadway. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Two eagerly awaited musicals celebrated their opening nights on Broadway on Saturday. "Hell's Kitchen" opens at the Shubert Theatre, and the revival of "Cabaret" opens at the August Wilson Theatre. CBS New York's Dave Carlin spoke to "Cabaret" star Eddie Redmayne.
"Suffs," a new Broadway musical telling the story of women who fought for the right to vote, celebrated its opening Thursday night. Two women who left their own mark on the world were there. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The new Broadway musical "Suffs" officially opened Thursday with support from two women who made a mark on the world -- Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
"The Wiz" is back on Broadway. The show celebrated opening night Wednesday with a yellow carpet event. CBS New York's Dave Carlin spoke to the stars.
The coming-of-age story is a favorite for generations of middle and high school students, and they're returning to it on Broadway.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
After last weekend's boating tragedy near Liberty Island, there are many questions about boating safety. The U.S. Coast Guard has what you need to know to make sure a boat and its driver are safe and legal.
Rafael Rubio, the New York City Council worker who was detained and released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has now been granted asylum.
President Trump is weighing in on New York City's new pied-à-terre tax, a day after a judge on Staten Island temporarily blocked implementation of the controversial measure.
The NYPD is investigating a bizarre incident in Long Island City, Queens. Residents say a woman got into their apartment by tricking the doorman of their luxury building.
Ethan Funk, a 20-year-old Long Island college student, can tell you what day of the week any particular date fell on, regardless of how long ago it was.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Police have made an arrest after a mother and child were hit crossing the street Tuesday morning in New Jersey.
New technology is being installed at Newark that will help track planes and vehicles moving around the airport.
Four suspects pulled off a brazen smash-and-grab robbery inside a Woodbridge, New Jersey, jewelry store over the weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Residents of a Newark apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
Rafael Rubio, the New York City Council worker who was detained and released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has now been granted asylum.
Ethan Funk, a 20-year-old Long Island college student, can tell you what day of the week any particular date fell on, regardless of how long ago it was.
A Long Island college student is wowing people with what his mom calls his "superpower." CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
Rafael Rubio, the New York City Council worker who was detained and released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has now been granted asylum.
President Trump is weighing in on New York City's new pied-à-terre tax, a day after a judge on Staten Island temporarily blocked implementation of the controversial measure.
Back in March 1994, Yossi Spalter traveled on a van with his Yeshiva classmates from Manhattan to Crown Heights over the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip changed his life.
A judge on Staten Island has temporarily blocked implementation of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax.
"This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life," said 36-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Brett Baty hit the first grand slam of his career and the Mets held off the Braves 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Michael Harris II opened the 10th inning with an RBI single, and the Braves beat the Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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.
A newborn girl was found wrapped in a t-shirt and abandoned in Yonkers. Now, Baby Melanie is wrapped in love with a forever family. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello was at Tuesday's very special reunion.
How do you know a boat and driver are safe and legal? CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner speaks with the U.S. Coast Guard.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says there is only a slight chance of a shower, but the rain chances will improve somewhat through Friday.
CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram spoke to some of them in Little Colombia in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Tuesday, as rescue operations continue in western South America.
President Trump is weighing in on New York City's new pied-à-terre tax, a day after a judge on Staten Island temporarily blocked implementation of the controversial measure. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
