Harvey Fierstein to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2025 Tonys
Veteran Broadway actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein will be honored at the 2025 Tony Awards with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Veteran Broadway actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein will be honored at the 2025 Tony Awards with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce will announce this year's Tony Award nominations live on CBS Mornings on May 1.
Cynthia Erivo is set to host the 2025 Tony Awards, which will take place on June 8 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Here's when nominations will be announced.
Oscar nominee and "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo will host this year's Tony Awards. The ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 8 and air on CBS and Paramount+.
Those who came out on top in the acting categories have something in common. They're all first-time Tony winners. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Maleah Joi Moon won a Tony Award Sunday night, and thanked her teachers from Franklin Township, N.J. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
The 77th Annual Tony Awards were held Sunday night, with "The Outsiders" taking home the top prize of Best Musical. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has more highlights from Broadway's biggest night.
Broadway's big night at the Tony Awards was star packed. See Angelina Jolie, Daniel Radcliffe on demand today.
The 77th Annual Tony Awards were held Sunday night, with "The Outsiders" taking home the top prize of Best Musical. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has more highlights from Broadway's biggest night.
Broadway's biggest night is just hours away. The stars are already on the blue carpet as we wait to see who will win big at the 77th Annual Tony Awards. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The 2023-24 Broadway season was an incredible year in theater, from new plays and musicals to reimagined revivals. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
"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+.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
A New York City Council worker who was detained by ICE in January is now back home and speaking out about his experience for the first time.
You can enter to win free tickets to access prime viewing areas for the 2026 Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show.
The New York City Pride March is making its way through Manhattan on Sunday. Here's what to know.
A New York City Council worker who was detained by ICE in January is now back home and speaking out about his experience for the first time.
You can enter to win free tickets to access prime viewing areas for the 2026 Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show.
The New York City Pride March is making its way through Manhattan on Sunday. Here's what to know.
One of five known Holt Broadside printings in existence belongs to Westchester County and will be viewable at SUNY Purchase.
New York City confirmed that an application was filed for an event at MSG, but nothing has been publicly confirmed by Swift or Kelce.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The suspect accused of killing two teenage girls in a hit-and-run in Cranford, New Jersey, last year will be tried as an adult, officials said Friday.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
Law enforcement officials found a home laboratory and a shed full of explosives at a home in Denville, New Jersey.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Victims of e-bike crashes are suing New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's directive ending criminal enforcement of violations.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
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.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Jake Bennett held New York to one run in 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida hit a leadoff home run off Gerrit Cole and the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees for the third straight day, 4-1 on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
Payton Tolle took a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Friday night.
New York Mets fans seem to be directing frustration at David Stearns and Steve Cohen after manager Carlos Mendoza's firing.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
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.
NYC public school students actually have more off time, 185 days, than classroom time. Some New Yorker find this surprising.
Democrat Carl Wilson has been on the New York City Council for two months after winning a special election in Manhattan.
What will be the relationship between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul going forward with more democratic socialists heading to Albany?
Mayor Zohran Mamdani scored a congressional hat trick and helped several democratic socialists win legislative primaries. Political strategists Trip Yang and O'Brien Marray help to sort it all out.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends the morning at the Stony Point Battlefield, a national landmark from the Revolutionary War in Rockland County, New York.
