"Merrily We Roll Along" makes triumphant return to Broadway
"Merrily We Roll Along" was one of Broadway's biggest success stories this season. But it started as a failure. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
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"Merrily We Roll Along" was one of Broadway's biggest success stories this season. But it started as a failure. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
This year's list of Tony nominees includes stories of women breaking barriers. Eden Espinosa and Amber Iman are nominated for their roles in "Lempicka," a new musical about the Polish painter Tamara de Lempicka who is recognized for her vivid portraits of women.
Jessica Lange returns to Broadway in the new production "Mother Play." The Tony and Oscar winner spoke to CBS New York's Kristine Johnson about why she keeps coming back to the theater.
The new Broadway play "Stereophonic" takes audiences inside a recording studio where a rock group is making music, but often life gets in the way. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers spoke to Tony-nominated actress Juliana Canfield about the record-breaking show.
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.
There's something for everyone this season on Broadway. Vladimir Duthiers, Kristine Johnson and Dave Carlin highlight some of the best shows of the year ahead of the 77th Annual Tony Awards, airing Sunday at 8 p.m. on CBS.
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.
Broadway luminaries from "Hell's Kitchen," "Illinoise," "The Outsiders," "Suffs," and "Water for Elephants" spoke with CBS New York about their nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards.
CBS New York spoke to Linda Cho, the Tony-nominated costume designer for "The Great Gatsby," and David Zinn, who is nominated for three Tony Awards. You can watch the Tony Awards this Sunday at 8 p.m. on CBS2.
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.
Camille A. Brown, choreographer of "Hell's Kitchen" joins CBS New York to discuss being nominated for a Tony Award and what she hopes audiences take away from the show.
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+.
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.
It's lucky number 13 for two of this year's Tony nominated shows on Broadway. As CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports, the list includes some big names in entertainment and many newcomers.
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.
Also leading the way is a new highly acclaimed play about a rock band that hits a rocky road during a recording session. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has a look at this year's nominees.
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.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
The 2024 Tony Award nominees will be revealed in just a few days. It has been a very busy spring season on the Great White Way. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Ariana DeBose will host the 2024 Tony Awards. This will mark her third straight year as host.
It will be another encore for this year's Tony Awards. For the third straight year, Ariana DeBose will host the ceremony that celebrates the best of Broadway.
Chita Rivera, a star of the original "West Side Story," was honored with a Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre.
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are headed to the NBA Finals to face the New York Knicks.
New York City is preparing for an expected record turnout at the 2026 Israel Day Parade on Sunday.
Christian Scott finally earned his first big league win on Saturday as the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 6-1.
A Queens teenager was injured Saturday after being hit by falling debris.
Jing S. Dong of Staten Island, New York, was charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter, with additional charges pending, Virginia State Police said.
New York City is preparing for an expected record turnout at the 2026 Israel Day Parade on Sunday.
A Queens teenager was injured Saturday after being hit by falling debris.
The Red Lobster restaurant located in Times Square will close in June.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed retired NYPD lieutenant Edwin Raymond as the new New York City sheriff.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
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.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Late Saturday, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced he would be enacting a curfew outside Delaney Hall moving forward.
A former Flemington, N.J. councilman is serving time in prison after having been convicted for distributing cocaine.
Clashes between New Jersey State Police and protesters erupted outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility Friday night.
La Fortaleza in New Jersey will become a home away from home for Mexico fans during the World Cup.
A trip to the Jersey Shore is getting more expensive, and that could put more travelers at risk. Here are red flags to look for this summer.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
A predatory invasive fish that can survive out of water and even cross the street has been found in a Long Island pond.
Late Saturday, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced he would be enacting a curfew outside Delaney Hall moving forward.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed retired NYPD lieutenant Edwin Raymond as the new New York City sheriff.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new anti-ICE legislation into law Friday, drawing pushback from DHS and her Republican opponent in the gubernatorial race.
A judge blocked the Kennedy Center from closing its doors during renovations, and ruled that its board acted unlawfully by adding President Trump's name to the building. The president reacted by saying he wants Congress to take it over.
Clashes between New Jersey State Police and protesters erupted outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility Friday night.
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.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are headed to the NBA Finals to face the New York Knicks.
Christian Scott finally earned his first big league win on Saturday as the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 6-1.
Longtime friends and former roommates Lee Mazzilli and Bobby Valentine have been inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame.
Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer, Ryan McMahon and Ben Rice also went deep, and the New York Yankees beat the Athletics 8-1 for their fifth straight win.
MJ Melendez hit a two-run homer to give the Mets a victory over the Marlins after squandering a four-run lead Friday.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
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 Knicks have been waiting all week to see who would be standing across from them in the NBA Finals. Tonight, they got their answer. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for May 30 at 11 p.m.
The High Line hosted its first ever plant sale Saturday.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani made remarks at the annual Africa Day Celebration at the Africa Center on Fifth Avenue on Saturday.
A United Airlines flight was forced to land Friday after a passenger tried to break into the cockpit. As Ali Bauman reports, it's the second high-profile mid-air scare this week.
