Sutton Foster on starring in "The Music Man"
Two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new starring role in the Broadway revival of "The Music Man."
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Billy Crystal in Broadway's "Mr. Saturday Night"
In 1992 Billy Crystal directed his first movie, "Mr. Saturday Night," about an abrasive stand-up comic. Back then, Crystal required hours of makeup to play the 73-year-old washed-up comedian Buddy Young, Jr. Now, thirty years later, Crystal has turned the film into a Broadway musical – and the 74-year-old finally gets to act his age. Correspondent Tracy Smith sits down with the still-youthful Crystal.
Billy Crystal back on Broadway as "Mr. Saturday Night"
In 1992 the comedian directed his first movie, about an abrasive, 73-year-old washed-up comic. Now, thirty years later, Crystal has turned the film into a musical – and the 74-year-old finally gets to act his age.
Barry Manilow tests positive for COVID, will miss Broadway show premiere
Manilow was scheduled to attend the opening night of his new Broadway show "Harmony: A New Musical," but said he will miss it.
"Plaza Suite" cancels shows after Sarah Jessica Parker gets COVID
Several Broadway shows are having to cancel performances due to the virus.
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"Putting It Together": Creating a classic Broadway musical
Director James Lapine's New York Times bestselling book chronicles the creation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Stephen Sondheim musical, "Sunday in the Park with George." Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with Lapine, the show's director and book writer, and with original stars Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters, to connect the dots of how this musical exploration of a pointillist painting broke new ground for a Broadway musical.
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"Putting It Together": An ode to the art of making art
Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters and writer-director James Lapine connect the dots of how the classic Stephen Sondheim musical "Sunday in the Park with George" - inspired by a pointillist painting - broke new ground on Broadway.
John Lithgow talks "Dexter: New Blood"
Emmy- and Tony Award-winning actor John Lithgow joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about reprising his role as serial killer Arthur Mitchell in the upcoming limited series, "Dexter: New Blood." He also reflects on the 25th anniversary of his classic sitcom, "3rd Rock From the Sun," the return of Broadway, and his third book of satirical poetry.
Jeff Daniels on return to Broadway & new show
Jeff Daniels is stepping back on stage as Atticus Finch in "To KIll a Mockingbird" and starring and executive producing in the new series "American Rust." He joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about his shows.
Actor Ben Platt on "Dear Evan Hansen" movie
Tony-award-winning actor Ben Platt joined ""CBS Mornings"" to discuss his new film, ""Dear Evan Hansen"" which was adapted from the hit Broadway musical.
Christopher Jackson on "Freestyle Love Supreme"
Tony Award nominee Christopher Jackson is making his return to Broadway in the improv hip-hop show "Freestyle Love Supreme." Plus, we'll ask him to reflect on the success of "Hamilton," the “Sex and the City” reboot and the sixth season of the CBS series "Bull."
The rich life for Christine Baranski
As a child she performed Broadway tunes to a statue of the Virgin Mary. And during her five-decade career in films, TV, and on stage, two-time Tony Award-winner Christine Baranski has played characters who are sophisticated, smart and savvy. Correspondent Mo Rocca sits down with Baranski, who stars in "The Good Fight" and the new HBO series, "The Gilded Age," about her rich life on- and off-screen.
Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker: Finally, the show goes on
Two years ago, Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker were set to star in a New York revival of Neil Simon's "Plaza Suite" when COVID-19 shut down Broadway theaters (and practically everything else). Now, the show is finally set to open, and two years after interviewing the husband-and-wife duo, "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley sits down once again with Parker and Broderick to talk about the unprecedented hiatus.
Broadway star reunites with stranger who gave him free tickets to a show 15 years ago
Claybourne Elder is paying it forward by giving out free tickets to his show.
COVID shutters some Broadway productions
Rising COVID-19 cases in New York City are forcing several Broadway shows to shut down during the industry's busiest week of the year. CBS News contributing correspondent Jamie Wax gives CBSN's Lilia Luciano an update.
Radio City cancels all "Christmas Spectacular" shows due to COVID
The coronavirus pandemic is once again disrupting life in the U.S.
Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim dies at 91
Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim has died at the age of 91. He is best known for his work on the musicals "Sweeney Todd" and "West Side Story."
Amanda Kloots on visiting Nick Cordero in ICU
Nick Cordero's wife Amanda Kloots discussed the emotional photo she shared of her holding her husband’s hand in the ICU, telling "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King that she's waiting for the moment when "he holds [her] hand back." The 41-year-old Broadway star has been hospitalized for three months, following complications from COVID-19.
Actor Danny Burstein on battle with COVID-19
Broadway veteran Danny Burstein, known for his award-winning performances in musicals like "Fiddler on the Roof," was discharged from the hospital after a five-day stay battling the coronavirus. He speaks to Anthony Mason about his infection and recovery, as the pandemic forced the shutdowns of theaters across the country.
Broadway performer spreads joy during pandemic
Brian Stokes Mitchell, one of Broadway's leading men, has a new role. He performs every evening to lift the spirits of a city forced "to bear with unbearable sorrow." Jim Axelrod has his story.
"Sunday Morning" Matinee: "A Chorus Line in Quarantine"
As Broadway goes dark during the coronavirus pandemic, dancers have not let their passion go without an outlet. In this video conceived by Jeffrey Schecter and edited by Heather Parcells, they and 42 fellow cast members from the 2006 Broadway revival of "A Chorus Line" — each living in lockdown in locales across the U.S. and in Australia and Japan — perform the show’s opening dance in living rooms, backyards, empty streets and parking lots, which are cut together into "one singular sensation," in a performance by turns nostalgic, humorous and unifying.
Broadway stars team up for online performance
Cast members and musicians from productions of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” around the world are bringing a special collaboration to online audiences to remind people they are not alone during this period of self-isolation. The performance, which premiered first on “CBS This Morning” Tuesday, features 80 members of the musical and will benefit The Actor’s Fund, a non-profit that helps support actors and others in need. Dr. Jon LaPook speaks to some of the talented people who worked to create the performance.
Performers entertain worldwide audience
Half the world's population is under stay-at-home orders and for many its a hardship. But some took the opportunity to show off their talents to a global audience. Jim Axelrod shows us the videos.
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