Playwright and "Shakespeare in Love" screenwriter Tom Stoppard dies at 88
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
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Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Delacorte Theater, a beloved Central Park landmark, is back after a nearly two-year renovation.
Sunday was opening night on Broadway for "Othello," featuring two of Hollywood's biggest stars, Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal.
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.
The group's dedication to collaboration and inclusion translates to the audience experience, with special accessibility initiatives at their performances.
Actors Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal are returning to Broadway in an upcoming production of "Othello."
The 90-minute musical will be the last show at Central Park's Delacorte Theater before major renovations begin.
This year's summer performance in Marcus Garvey Park features the new play "Malvolio" by Betty Shamieh.
This multisensory, intimate experience is debuting for the first time since before the pandemic.
The free event is held every summer at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
A limited run of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" attracted crowds to Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem.
A unique take on a Shakespeare classic has audiences arriving in Harlem by the hundreds. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell shows us how the Classical Theatre of Harlem's production of "Twelfth Night" tackles tough topics through humor.
Tuesday night was the first preview performance of "Richard III."
British actress Kelly Hunter developed the Hunter Heartbeat Method, drawing on the rhythm and repetition of lines from Shakespearean plays.
The 400th anniversary of the playwright's death is being marked across Britain with parades, church services and -- of course -- stage performances.
Famed funny man Steve Martin, will be scoring this year's Shakespeare in the Park rendition of "As You Like It" for the Public Theater.
This weekend, the annual festival gets underway under a huge tent outside because the theater itself has no certificate of occupancy.
A groundbreaking Friday for a new theater in Brooklyn will become the theatrical home for Shakespeare and other classics.
The Brooklyn mother of a student with autism has been trying to find out why her son came home from school last month with two teeth missing.
A New Jersey mother claims her son died at a day program for developmentally disabled adults because of negligence.
Jake McCarthy hit a grand slam and matched a career-high with five RBIs as the Rockies snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-2 over the Mets on Thursday.
Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the Yankees beat the Rangers 9-2 Thursday for their 16th win in 19 games.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
The Brooklyn mother of a student with autism has been trying to find out why her son came home from school last month with two teeth missing.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
The MTA and five of its unions are embroiled in a contract dispute that could trigger the LIRR's first work stoppage in more than 30 years.
Fire officials say the deadly Inwood fire earlier this week followed an all-too-similar pattern -- flames spreading through open doors.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
A New Jersey mother claims her son died at a day program for developmentally disabled adults because of negligence.
Round-trip rail tickets were going to cost World Cup fans $150. They will now be $105, NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said Thursday.
Firefighters are still putting out hot spots on buildings destroyed by a massive warehouse fire in Belleville, New Jersey, that started Sunday.
Rutgers University has rescinded its invitation to a graduation speaker, saying his anti-Israel comments make some uncomfortable.
In its annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2025, the ADL found New York and New Jersey were the No. 1 and 3 locations in the country for antisemitic incidents.
The MTA and five of its unions are embroiled in a contract dispute that could trigger the LIRR's first work stoppage in more than 30 years.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board held a preliminary vote Thursday proposing a potential increase for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments across the five boroughs.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is weighing in on the ongoing war of words between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
Jake McCarthy hit a grand slam and matched a career-high with five RBIs as the Rockies snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-2 over the Mets on Thursday.
Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the Yankees beat the Rangers 9-2 Thursday for their 16th win in 19 games.
OG Anunoby is dealing with a hamstring issue, but the Knicks forward appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters.
The surging New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 on Wednesday night after the start time was pushed back six hours due to a snowstorm.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
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 has your First Alert Forecast for May 7 at 6:15 p.m.
A New Jersey mother claims her son died at a day program for developmentally disabled adults because of negligence. Her attorney says the family intends to file a lawsuit. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The Brooklyn mother of a student with autism has been trying to find out why her son came home from school last month with two missing teeth. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Coney Island neighbors say for over 40 years, they've been dealing with the stench of trash from a nearby sanitation garage. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
CBS News New York's John Dias recently caught up with John and Joseph Gomes, who talked about the uniqueness of their accomplishment.
