'The Color Purple' To Close In January After One-Year Broadway Run
The show, based on a novel by Alice Walker, played 449 regular productions and received a Tony Award for "Best Musical Revival."
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The show, based on a novel by Alice Walker, played 449 regular productions and received a Tony Award for "Best Musical Revival."
"The Cherry Orchard" opened at the American Airlines Theatre on Sunday for a limited engagement, which is scheduled to run through December 4.
The 90-minute event included songs from "The Color Purple,'' "Wicked,'' "A Soft Place to Land'' from "Waitress,'' and a medley of songs by Carole King led by Chilina Kennedy.
There are many things that can only be found in "the City That Never Sleeps" and here are five that surely can't be missed.
It seems like the kind of crime Mel Brooks made famous, except this one was a flop.
A man was arrested in Washington Heights this week after police allegedly found two powerful firearms upon pulling over his vehicle.
Broadway is once again coming to Newtown, Connecticut.
You might say one of the biggest hit musicals has clawed its way back to Broadway.
James M. Nederlander took over the Nederlander Organization from his father and built it into one of the largest producers of live entertainment in America.
'Hamilton' star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda took his final bow as lead in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical on Saturday night.
Tony Award-nominee Brandon Victor Dixon will replace Tony Award-winner Leslie Odom Jr. as Aaron Burr on Broadway in the smash hit "Hamilton,'' and Lexi Lawson will take over from Phillipa Soo as Eliza Schuyler.
Carnegie Deli is back with a Broadway twist on NYC classic, inspired by the Tony Award-winning "Fiddler on the Roof."
The news that no die-hard "Hamilton" fan — or anyone who hasn't seen the Broadway smash yet — wants to hear has arrived: Lin-Manuel Miranda, its creator and star, is leaving the show.
Korins' work in opera, film, concerts, theater and TV ranges from sleek, hyper-minimalist to homey and crafty. People tend to call him when the job is going to be hard, as in lots of locations and items that will defy physics.
"Hamilton" just received 16 Tony nominations, but it's a big deal for more reasons than that. Here is a quick look at why this new musical is important to know.
A hit-and-run driver rammed a taxi Monday afternoon, causing the cab to the curb slammed into four people on the sidewalk on the Upper West Side.
The last year has proven to be an incredible journey for "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, culminating with a record-breaking 16 Tony nominations.
Stevie Nicks surprised the audience at Broadway's "School of Rock'' with a riveting performance of "Rhiannon'' after the cast took its curtain call.
A young man with cerebral palsy is not letting his physical limits hold him back when it comes to his dreams.
A woman who claimed a man called her a terrorist and slashed her in the face in Lower Manhattan has recanted her statement.
The show is returning to Broadway after a successful first run during the 2015-2016 season, along with other runs in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
The show will be directed by Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, who takes over from Sam Mendes, who will still be part of the producing team under his Neal Street Productions banner.
Heisman Trophy winner and ex-Tennessee Titan Eddie George is playing Billy Flynn in the Broadway production of "Chicago The Musical."
A man from the Bronx who went missing four days ago has been found safe, according to police.
A musical adaptation of the 2013 movie will arrive on Broadway sometime in the Spring of 2018.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
Officials are asking for help finding the person who abandoned a dog with a severe cut to its throat near a New York cemetery.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
The New Jersey man convicted of driving drunk and killing four people at a Fourth of July celebration in Manhattan will spend at least 24 years in state prison.
New Jersey officials are warning residents to be careful after a resident reported their small dog was attacked by a coyote.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
The New Jersey man convicted of driving drunk and killing four people at a Fourth of July celebration in Manhattan will spend at least 24 years in state prison.
Surveillance video shows the woman being dragged beneath the vehicle for several feet in Brownsville.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and NYSNA return to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Get ready for more winter weather in the Tri-State Area because we're tracking two chances for accumulating snow this weekend.
Get ready for more winter weather in the Tri-State Area because we're tracking two chances for accumulating snow this weekend.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
New Jersey officials are warning residents to be careful after a resident reported their small dog was attacked by a coyote.
Get ready for more winter weather in the Tri-State Area because we're tracking two chances for accumulating snow this weekend.
A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
A pastor in Morristown, New Jersey, says community members are too afraid to go outside after recent ICE activity.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
Get ready for more winter weather in the Tri-State Area because we're tracking two chances for accumulating snow this weekend.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado previously said she wanted to "share" the prize for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and NYSNA return to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves for his NHL-leading fifth shutout of the season as the New York Islanders edged the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 on Thursday night.
Jimmy Butler had 32 points and eight rebounds, Stephen Curry warmed up in the second half to finish with 27 points and seven assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the New York Knicks 126-113 on Thursday night.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Mount Sinai representatives and NYSNA returned to the bargaining table after a week of picketing. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
New York City is facing a massive budget gap in the immediate future, Comptroller Mark Levine said Friday.
It happened around 6:45 a.m. near the intersection of Pitkin and Osborn Street. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Dylan House, Director of Public Programs at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, talks with CBS New York's Mary Calvi about the museum's "Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Festival".
