Tina Fey on the creative team behind "Mean Girls"
Tina Fey, who wrote the 2004 film "Mean Girls," talks with Jane Pauley about her collaborators who helped turn the teen comedy into a Broadway musical.
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Oh, snap! Tina Fey on self-deprecating humor
In this web exclusive, Tina Fey, the writer behind the new Broadway musical "Mean Girls," explains to "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley how her East Coast roots are the basis of her humor.
Dance Man: Justin Peck
The Broadway revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical "Carousel" features some very contemporary touches: dances created by a 21st century sensation, 30-year old Justin Peck. Rita Braver profiles the dancer and choreographer whose invigorating work with the New York City Ballet has ballet and dance audiences on their toes.
"The Boys in the Band" playwright Mart Crowley
Erin Moriarty interviews playwright Mart Crowley, whose groundbreaking 1968 play "The Boys in the Band," about a group of gay men attending a birthday party, is now on Broadway in a revival starring Jim Parsons and Zachary Quinto.
On Broadway: Lauren Ridloff
At the age of 40, with no professional acting experience, Lauren Ridloff was offered a starring role on Broadway. All the more remarkable for this deaf actress: She received a Tony nomination for her performance. Jamie Wax talked with Ridloff, star of the recent revival of "Children of a Lesser God," and with her co-star Joshua Jackson and director Kenny Leon.
Cynthia Nixon takes to the political stage
You remember her from TV's "Sex and the City" and from her Tony-winning performances on Broadway. Now, Cynthia Nixon is running for Governor of New York. Erin Moriarty catches up with the actress-turned-progressive politician who is taking on incumbent Democrat Andrew Cuomo
Missed the 2025 Tony Awards? Here's how to watch a replay.
Here's how to watch and what to know about presenters and performers as the 2025 Tony Awards honor the best of Broadway.
Who won Tony Awards for 2025? See the full winners list here
"Maybe Happy Ending" won big at the 2025 Tony Awards, taking home six awards, including the coveted Best Musical.
George Clooney on playing Edward R. Murrow in his Broadway debut
George Clooney made his Broadway debut in "Good Night, and Good Luck," telling the story of pioneering reporter Edward R. Murrow. During rehearsals, Clooney stressed the importance of a free press.
Jean Smart on her one-woman Broadway show "Call Me Izzy"
The Emmy Award-winning star of "Hacks," Jean Smart, has returned to Broadway in "Call Me Izzy," a one-woman show written by "Sunday Morning" contributor Jamie Wax. They talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about her character – a woman in an abusive marriage who escapes in a world of books. Smart also discusses her life spanning comic highs and painful loss, from starring on "Designing Women," to becoming a single mom with the sudden death of husband Richard Gilliland.
Broadway's longest-running hit … on the softball field
When they're not plying the boards, Broadway and off-Broadway actors (along with stagehands, musicians and ushers) show their less-used talents in New York City's Central Park, by playing softball in the Broadway Show League. As stars like George Clooney (Team "Good Night and Good Luck") take to the field, correspondent Faith Salie talks with some of the competitors, including actors Nick Jonas ("The Last Five Years") and Apollo Levine ("MJ: The Musical") and costume dresser Jessica Vaughan ("Wicked"), about this hit of a Broadway production.
Mentorship programs brings the next generation to Broadway
Mentorship programs bring new audiences, performers and creatives to the Great Bright Way.
Mentoring program brings Broadway to students
The Tony Awards are about to honor the best in Broadway, but the Theater Development Fund is focused on creating the next generation of theater fans and creators. For decades, TDF has run a mentorship program that has impacted thousands.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on the purpose of theater
This Broadway season was the highest-grossing ever recorded with shows taking in nearly $2 billion. The popularity was driven by blockbusters and surprise additions like "Purpose" -- a family drama which grapples with legacy and faith. It's up for six Tony Awards and was written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
Natalie Venetia Belcon talks Tony nomination
Tony nominee Natalie Venetia Belcon joins "The Daily Report" to discuss her role in "Buena Vista Social Club." The 78th annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, will air live on Sunday, June 8, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
Kerry Washington on Time's Up
The "Scandal" star has returned to Broadway in the new drama "American Son," playing the mother of a young man who has disappeared. She talks with Michelle Miller about bringing her "black girl magic" into the world as an actress, producer and director; how she learned to speak up for herself; and about co-founding Time's Up to combat sexual harassment in the workplace.
Playwright Kenneth Lonergan on "The Waverly Gallery"
Serena Altschul interviews Oscar-winning writer-director Kenneth Lonergan ("Manchester by the Sea") about the hit revival of his play, "The Waverly Gallery," now on Broadway, starring Elaine May as a woman modeled on his own grandmother, who suffered dementia in her later years. Altschul also talks with Lonergan's childhood friend, actor Matthew Broderick, about their long association on stage and film.
Lin-Manuel Miranda on making other people's dreams come true
In this web extra, Lin-Manuel Miranda talks about bringing his Broadway hit "Hamilton" to Puerto Rico, and of casting Puerto Rican native Rick Negron as King George III.
Lin-Manuel Miranda on a president's visit to "Hamilton"
In this web extra, Lin-Manuel Miranda recalls for correspondent David Begnaud when President Barack Obama came to see his Broadway show "Hamilton" when he wasn't scheduled to perform.
Carole King plays herself in the Broadway musical "Beautiful"
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" celebrates its fifth anniversary on Broadway this week. Gayle King sits down with Carole King on the set of the hit show to discover if the legendary singer-songwriter's life is still "beautiful," and watches as the music legend, for the first time, steps onto the stage in Act 2 to play herself.
Carole King's reaction to her "Beautiful" appearance
On Saturday, the fifth anniversary of the Broadway show "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," the singer-songwriter herself surprised the audience by stepping onto the stage towards the end of Act 2 to perform as herself. CBS News' Gayle King was backstage.
"Mobituaries": Audrey Hepburn's 1951 TV debut
In 1951, on the TV series "We, the People," actress Audrey Hepburn (then appearing on Broadway in "Gigi") re-enacted her wartime experience during the Nazi occupation of Holland. Mo Rocca previews this week's episode of the podcast "Mobituaries," in which he looks back at the life and passing of the beloved Oscar-winner.
"Ain't Too Proud": Bringing The Temptations' sounds to Broadway
Tracy Smith visits the cast and creators behind the new musical "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations," which recreates the music of the legendary Motown group, and talks with Otis Williams, one of the founding members of The Temptations.
"My Girl," a capalla, from "Ain't Too Proud"
"Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations" is a new musical bringing the story of the Motown group to Broadway. In this exclusive video ahead of the wide release of the show's cast album on April 19, Jeremy Pope, James Harkness, Jawan M. Jackson, Derrick Baskin and Ephraim Sykes perform a smooth a capella version of the Temptations classic, "My Girl." Don't miss Tracy Smith's report about bringing The Temptations to the Great White Way on "Sunday Morning" March 10.
"Gary" playwright Taylor Mac
As a followup to William Shakespeare's bloodiest play, "Titus Andronicus," Taylor Mac has penned an unlikely sequel: "Gary," a new Broadway comedy starring Nathan Lane as a servant hired to clean up the bloody mess of Shakespeare's tragedy. John Blackstone sits down with Mac, a playwright and performance artist best known for his 24-hour-long epic, "A 24-Decade History of Popular Music."
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U.S. vows to "swiftly punish" Iran as at least 3 troops killed
At least 3 U.S. service members were killed over the weekend in Iraq and Jordan, where back-to-back Iranian attacks on a U.S. base seem to have evaded defenses.
Taylor Farms lettuce sample was false positive for cyclospora, FDA says
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora."
Pentagon ID's 2 soldiers killed in Iran strike in Jordan; 1 still missing
U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran at the direction of President Trump following the deaths of two U.S. soldiers in an Iranian strike in Jordan.
Andy Burnham takes the reins as U.K.'s 7th prime minister in a decade
Having been asked by King Charles III to form a new government, former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has become Britain's 7th prime minister in a decade.
Homan says "I think body cameras are the way to go" after ICE shootings
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
FBI shifts immigration agent cases to arm of ICE after recent fatal shootings, sources say
HSI is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
Severely ill prisoners granted early release are left stuck behind bars
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
Student loan defaults surging in wake of COVID-tied payments pause expiration
Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments.
Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha welcome their 4th child
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
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Fire captain, wife, 3 sons found dead after flash flood in Utah
The victims were a captain in the Provo, Utah, fire department, his wife and their sons, according to fire officials.
Severely ill prisoners granted early release are left stuck behind bars
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
Taylor Farms lettuce sample was false positive for cyclospora, FDA says
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora."
FBI shifts immigration agent cases to HSI after recent fatal shootings, sources say
HSI is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha welcome their 4th child
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
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Student loan defaults surging in wake of COVID-tied payments pause expiration
Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments.
Target recalls over 200,000 children's sandals due to choking risk
Target said it received 23 reports of the sandal's pearls falling off the shoe.
DOJ says it's no longer illegal to download TikTok on federal devices
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Boomer wealth transfer will mostly benefit the already rich, report finds
Trillions of wealth passed down by the baby boomers will likely go to younger Americans who are already rich. Here's how much they'll get.
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FBI shifts immigration agent cases to HSI after recent fatal shootings, sources say
HSI is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha welcome their 4th child
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Mark Warner and border czar Tom Homan join Margaret Brennan.
Mark Warner says he'll vote against Trump pick Jay Clayton as DNI
Sen. Mark Warner said he'll vote against Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, citing disappointment in his testimony at a confirmation hearing last week despite his previous optimism about the nominee.
Transcript: Chris Krebs and David Becker on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with CBS News contributors Chris Krebs and David Becker that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
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Severely ill prisoners granted early release are left stuck behind bars
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
Taylor Farms lettuce sample was false positive for cyclospora, FDA says
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora."
Judge Ronald Gould on persevering despite his MS
Ronald Gould is a federal judge on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle, one rung below the U.S. Supreme Court. At 79, he shoulders a full caseload despite living with progressive multiple sclerosis. He talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about working with MS, a condition he faces with grit and a healthy dose of humor. LaPook also talks with one of Gould's former law clerks, Karla Gilbride, an attorney who has been blind since birth.
Ted Danson with 4 tips on aging creatively
Studies show that having a positive outlook about aging, and having good social networks, can have positive health benefits, from preventing memory loss to a longer life expectancy. Actor Ted Danson presents "Sunday Morning" viewers with advice on how to embrace aging.
Healthcare costs associated with aging out of reach for many Americans
One New York couple depleted their retirement and savings accounts, paying out-of-pocket for healthcare, before they were able to access Medicaid funds.
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Cat pulled from Venezuela quake rubble as death toll tops 5,200
A weakened cat was pulled from under the rubble of a collapsed residential complex in what a rescuer described as a "ray of hope."
Andy Burnham takes the reins as U.K.'s 7th prime minister in a decade
Having been asked by King Charles III to form a new government, former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has become Britain's 7th prime minister in a decade.
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U.S. vows to "swiftly punish" Iran as at least 3 troops killed
At least 3 U.S. service members were killed over the weekend in Iraq and Jordan, where back-to-back Iranian attacks on a U.S. base seem to have evaded defenses.
Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1-0 victory over Argentina
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
Transcript: Chris Krebs and David Becker on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with CBS News contributors Chris Krebs and David Becker that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
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Sam Smith and the "gentle revolution" of "My Guy"
Rolling Stone writer Barry Walters, author of the music history "Mighty Real," says the latest ballad by British singer Sam Smith is a step forward from LGBTQ love songs being marginalized.
Sam Smith and the "gentle revolution" of "My Guy"
Rolling Stone writer Barry Walters, author of the music history "Mighty Real," says the latest ballad by British singer Sam Smith is a step forward from LGBTQ love songs being marginalized.
"Stuart Fails to Save the Universe": Comedy that breaks the rules (and the multiverse)
A new HBO Max comedy series – a spin-off from "The Big Bang Theory" – features comic book store owner Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman) as an unlikely action hero trying to restore order to a disintegrating universe. Luke Burbank talks with Sussman, co-star Lauren Lapkus, and series creators Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady and Zak Penn, about taking "The Big Bang Theory" characters into uncharted worlds.
Shania Twain on her "very long road" to getting it right
Throughout family hardships, divorce, and losing her voice to Lyme disease, Shania Twain became the top-selling female country artist of all time. She talks about her biographical new album, "Little Miss Twain," in which she reflects on her life with a smile.
Extended interview: Shania Twain
In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter Shania Twain, then performing at Wembley Stadium in London, talked with correspondent Seth Doane about the cathartic experience of creating her autobiographical new album, "Little Miss Twain."
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Exclusive discounts from CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Can you spot an AI image? Quiz shows how difficult it has become.
An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Latest details on arrests of Tate brothers
U.S. Marshals arrested social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami on Saturday due to recent developments in the U.K. Authorities there, who already had a case against the duo, say four more alleged victims of the brothers came forward with accusations including rape, sex trafficking, assault and child pornography. Cristian Benavides reports.
Nine people injured in Arizona shooting; suspect shot by police
Nine people were shot and injured in a shooting in Tucson, Arizona, early Sunday morning, police said. A suspected gunman was shot and wounded by police.
Boxer Hannah Rapp struck and killed in Texas; driver arrested
Deputies in Brazos County have arrested Charles Medina, 31, charging him with manslaughter.
Searching for Maya Millete
A young mother disappears. Investigators say her husband contacted spellcasters to put a hex on his wife so she wouldn't leave him. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Where's Maya Millete? Family, friends continue search for missing California mom
A California mother disappears without a trace – did her husband try to have a hex put on her so she wouldn't leave him?
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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The Hello Girls: America's first women soldiers
Hundreds of women served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War I, connecting calls for the Army in France. The women were called the "Hello Girls" and they were among America's first women soldiers. But it took decades for them to be recognized as veterans. Noel Brennan reports.
What to know about Andy Burnham
Britain gets a new prime minister Monday and it's likely to be Andy Burnham, a self-declared socialist. Leigh Kiniry reports.
The "Super Scooper" planes battling wildfires
This past week, Los Angeles County renewed a $41 million contract to keep two aerial water bombers available for fighting wildfires. The so-called "Super Scoopers," of which there are only about 160 in operation, are world-renowned for their decades of fire-fighting. Ian Lee reports.
Latest details on arrests of Tate brothers
U.S. Marshals arrested social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami on Saturday due to recent developments in the U.K. Authorities there, who already had a case against the duo, say four more alleged victims of the brothers came forward with accusations including rape, sex trafficking, assault and child pornography. Cristian Benavides reports.
Gas prices on the rise again
Gas prices are on their way up again as the U.S. and Iran continue to launch strikes at each other and ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz dries up. Lindsey Reiser has more.