Bebe Neuwirth returns to Broadway
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Bebe Neuwirth is back on Broadway, starring as Fraulein Schneider in the new revival of "Cabaret."
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Willkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome: "Cabaret" returns to Broadway
The classic musical, which first opened in 1966, is back on Broadway in an immersive new production titled "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club," starring Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and Bebe Neuwirth. Leave your troubles outside!
Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin on the return of "Cabaret" to Broadway
"Sunday Morning" looks at the enduring popularity of the John Kander/Fred Ebb musical "Cabaret," from its debut in 1966 and the Oscar-winning Bob Fosse film, to the latest revival on Broadway, in a production titled "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club." Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with actors Eddie Redmayne (who plays the Emcee), Gayle Rankin (Sally Bowles) and Bebe Neuwirth (Fraulein Schneider), and with designer Tom Scutt, about their goal of immersing the audience in the story.
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Pete Townshend on the return of "Tommy" to Broadway
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The Who's "Tommy" returns to Broadway
The rock opera "Tommy" was one of The Who's biggest hits, and won five Tony Awards when it was translated to Broadway three decades ago. Now it's back, in a version that Pete Townshend and director Des McAnuff say is more relevant than ever. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Townshend, who describes the personal price he's paid for every iteration of "Tommy"; and with the star and creative team who discuss turning the story of a pinball wizard into Broadway magic.
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"The Notebook" brings its romance to Broadway
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Chita Rivera dies at 91
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Tina Fey on "Mean Girls" musical film, working with Lindsay Lohan again
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Broadway's "How to Dance in Ohio" shines a light on autistic stories
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Broadway's "How to Dance in Ohio" shines a light on autistic stories
One of Broadway's newest musicals, "How to Dance in Ohio" tells the real-life story of a group of autistic young people who are getting ready for their first formal dance. Based on a documentary with the same title, it follows them as they learn how to dance, find dates, and handle rejection. In a trailblazing first, the autistic characters are all played by autistic actors. Correspondent David Pogue talks with the show's director, Sammi Cannold; and Ashley Wool, Imani Russell and Liam Pearce, three of the show's leads.
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"Hell's Kitchen": Alicia Keys' life and music inspires a new musical
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Josh Groban talks "Sweeney Todd" cast album
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