Emilie Kouatchou making history in "Phantom of the Opera"
Emilie Kouatchou made history as the first Black woman to step into the role of Christine Daaé.
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Emilie Kouatchou made history as the first Black woman to step into the role of Christine Daaé.
25-year-old Emilie Kouatchou made history in her Broadway debut as the first Black woman to play Christine Daaé in Broadway's longest running musical, CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
CBS2's Alice Gainer sat down with Emilie Kouatchou, the leading lady making history in "The Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway.
It was originally scheduled to end Aug. 21.
The Broadway revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical "Into the Woods" has extended its run by another eight weeks.
His "Stranger Things" co-stars Sadie Sink and Maya Hawke were in the audience, surprising Matarazzo after the show.
"Stranger Things" star Gaten Matarazzo made his return to Broadway on Tuesday night, joining the company of "Dear Evan Hansen."
The producers of "Mr. Saturday Night" have announced their final show date.
"I feel the most alive when I'm reaching for something and trying something new," Bareilles said.
Singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles is charting a new path as an actress. Bareilles, who is currently starring in the acclaimed Broadway revival of "Into the Woods," sat down with CBS2's Dave Carlin for a conversation about her remarkable career.
Singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles is charting a new path as an actress. She's currently starring in the acclaimed Broadway revival of "Into the Woods." She sat down with CBS2's Dave Carlin for a conversation about her celebrated career.
Lea Michele and Tovah Feldshuh will join the musical in September.
The production transferred from New York City Center and features a who's who of Broadway favorites.
Feldstein had previously said she would be leaving in September, but she is now cutting her final weeks short.
The highly anticipated "Into the Woods" revival opened Sunday at Broadway's St. James Theatre.
The cast of Stephen Sondheim's fairy tale musical "Into the Woods" hit the red carpet outside the St. James Theatre before Sunday's opening night performance.
Sunday was opening night for the first show of the new Broadway season. The cast of the Stephen Sondheim musical "Into the Woods" hit the red carpet outside the St. James Theatre before the performance.
The epic, worldwide musical hit is opening in New York City with full orchestra and a cast of 30, CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
Bernadette Peters, one of the event's founders, hosted along with "Music Man" star Sutton Foster.
Some of the biggest names on Broadway came together Saturday to share the stage with their furry friends.
It's a chance for performers raise awareness about dog and cat adoption.
The highly-anticipated new musical has a home.
The musical will debut on Wednesday, telling Victor Hugo's timeless tale about Quasimodo's love for Esmeralda, CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
Masks will not be required at most Broadway shows for at least the next month.
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
The suspect in Thursday's double stabbing on New York City's Upper West Side has been charged with attempted murder as a hate crime, among other things.
Major service changes are coming to some of MTA's subway and Long Island Rail Road lines starting this weekend.
"Ransom" is Daniel Silva's 26th novel in his bestselling series featuring master art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon.
A group of campers ate suspected mushroom-laced edibles at an East Orange YMCA in New Jersey, according to police.
President Trump is expected to attend the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
The suspect in Thursday's double stabbing on New York City's Upper West Side has been charged with attempted murder as a hate crime, among other things.
Major service changes are coming to some of MTA's subway and Long Island Rail Road lines starting this weekend.
A rideshare driver is hospitalized after being shot in the cheek early Friday morning in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
Community leaders are calling on prosecutors to investigate the double stabbing on the Upper West Side as a hate crime.
Earlier this month, a car service driver picked up a passenger in Brooklyn for an agreed-to ride to New Jersey. It turns out, it wasn't a ride. It was a robbery, and the driver was shot and nearly killed.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A group of campers ate suspected mushroom-laced edibles at an East Orange YMCA in New Jersey, according to police.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as it deals with budget woes.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
Major service changes are coming to some of MTA's subway and Long Island Rail Road lines starting this weekend.
There are some Long Island Rail Road service changes planned for the weekend.
A Long Island father suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury, and doctors thought he would never walk again. But as CBS News New York's Jessica Moore explains, he's now defying the odds.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
President Trump is expected to attend the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Justice Department withdrew its subpoenas for New York Times reporters during a court heraing Thursday, after a judge grilled government lawyers for making "errors."
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
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."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a first-half penalty kick and Agustín Ojeda found the net in the second half to help New York City FC hold off the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
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.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
Bestselling author Daniel Silva talks to Club Calvi about "Ransom," the 26th book in his popular "Gabriel Allon" thriller series. Art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon searches for the missing wife of a British billionaire.
It's going to be a great weekend to get outside with no rain expected and sunny skies. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
Streets across the five boroughs will be closed to traffic and open to pedestrians, cyclists, runners and performers over the next five Saturdays.
Some experts say the "high-risk season" for West Nile virus may be moving earlier in the year. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
Change for the 1, 2 and 3 trains will go into effect for the next five weekend, and there will be changes to the LIRR this weekend.
