Broadway Community, Unite New York Rally In Protest For Racial Justice, Equity
They're calling for equal opportunities throughout the entertainment industry, not just on the stage.
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They're calling for equal opportunities throughout the entertainment industry, not just on the stage.
Hundreds of theater workers marched down Broadway on Thursday, rallying to demand more inclusion in the industry and calling for Rudin to be removed from the Broadway League.
Hundreds of Broadway actors and theater workers came out Thursday for a "March on Broadway."
Over the weekend, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award-winning producer Scott Rudin announced he's taking a step back from Broadway following mounting allegations of bullying.
Amid mounting anger over allegations of bullying, Broadway and Hollywood producer Scott Rudin broke his silence Saturday.
Mayor Bill de Blasio says it's another step towards the arts returning to New York CIty.
The audience was made up of cast members from shows that are on hiatus because of the pandemic, including "West Side Story," "Dear Evan Hansen," "Come From Away" and "Hamilton."
It nearly cost him his sight, and the suspect who sucker-punched him for no apparent reason inside the 103rd Street station is on the loose.
Saturday was a historic day on the road to reopening. The first performance on a Broadway stage was held, since the doors closed over a year ago because of the pandemic.
Like a modern day Geppetto, Jesse Hancox takes inanimate materials and breathes life into them. The Broadway technician, out of work during the pandemic, found his second career by taking a chance.
The city will set up dedicated vaccination sites in the heart of the Theater District, for on and off-Broadway stage crews, production teams and performers.
Broadway theaters were closed on March 12, 2020 as coronavirus cases spread throughout the Tri-State Area. The industry brings in $15 billion a year, and New York City's economy took a big hit.
The shutdown had a $15 billion impact on the city's economy, and thousand of theater professionals are still out of work.
Friday marks one year since the coronavirus pandemic shut down theaters. But he industry is showing new signs of life, as pop-up shows are bringing back some of Broadway's favorite stars.
A Broadway musician from Queens brought her music family together to play an inspiring song in a virtual performance for International Women's Day.
The lights of Broadway have been dim for a year because of the pandemic, but CBS2's Dave Carlin caught up with the Broadway legend who is full of hope.
After a sold-out run off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop, "Rent" transferred to Broadway in April of 1996, where it was a big hit.
Joe Allen Restaurant became a fan favorite, where celebrities, Broadway fans and people who lived in the neighborhood dined and talked theater.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has taken the first steps to restore the cultural life of New York City, ordering up hundreds of pop-up concerts featuring a raft of big-name stars that will also be streamed on video.
Since COVID shut down shows and large gatherings, everything from Broadway to regional theaters and even school plays have been impacted.
After decades of shattering stereotypes and breaking ground on the stage and screen, the late Cicely Tyson's greatest legacy may be in the young people she inspired during her career.
It will be a huge boost for the $120 billion-a-year industry, which has been on lockdown for 10 months.
The show, written by Tina Fey and based on the hit movie, opened in Broadway in 2018 and was nominated for nine Tony Awards.
It's not just Broadway. The pandemic's impact on cultural arts extends well beyond New York City and the Tri-State Area.
Reinking was known for her bold style of dance, seen in the revival of "Chicago."
As Rex Heuermann's defense attorney, Michael Brown spent three years sitting beside him in court and speaking on his behalf.
Luigi Mangione's legal team says they withdrew a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial one day after telling the court they would use it.
A teenager is in custody after shots were fired in Times Square on Thursday, the NYPD says.
After a tourist from India suffered fatal injuries when horse carriages collided in Central Park, the NYC Council said it will consider banning the attractions entirely.
The official warning comes after incidents between coyotes and dogs in North Haledon and Glen Rock.
As Rex Heuermann's defense attorney, Michael Brown spent three years sitting beside him in court and speaking on his behalf.
Luigi Mangione's legal team says they withdrew a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial one day after telling the court they would use it.
A teenager is in custody after shots were fired in Times Square on Thursday, the NYPD says.
After a tourist from India suffered fatal injuries when horse carriages collided in Central Park, the NYC Council said it will consider banning the attractions entirely.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
The official warning comes after incidents between coyotes and dogs in North Haledon and Glen Rock.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Six women and girls had acid thrown on them in Jersey City Monday night, officials said. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on in front of a house on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue.
The Tuesday evening rush coincided with the end of the match between Senegal and France at MetLife Stadium.
As Rex Heuermann's defense attorney, Michael Brown spent three years sitting beside him in court and speaking on his behalf.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Wednesday is sentencing day for Rex Heuermann, long the suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killer case that has loomed over Long Island for more than three decades.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
After a tourist from India suffered fatal injuries when horse carriages collided in Central Park, the NYC Council said it will consider banning the attractions entirely.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
Knicks fans will remember the 2025-26 NBA season forever, but there are a handful of moments that stand above the rest.
The New York Knicks went up New York City's famous Canyon of Heroes for a massive ticker-tape parade celebrating the 2026 NBA champions.
The surging New York Yankees used another big inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Wednesday night.
The New York Mets averted being swept with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
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.
The nurses found a way for New York's youngest Knicks fans to support the NBA champions.
The fan in an Elmo costume held an "Elmo Sorry" sign after the Sesame Street character's "Elmo hopes both teams have fun," post went viral.
On Long Island, the Village of Freeport has secured funding for upcoming flood mitigation projects.
The San Antonio Zoo is making good on its NBA Finals bet with the Central Park and Staten Island zoos.
The New Jersey congressman who has been MIA for months is returning to Capitol Hill, a spokesperson says.
