Chita Rivera, "West Side Story" star and Latina trailblazer, dies at 91
Chita Rivera, a star of the original "West Side Story," was honored with a Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre.
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Chita Rivera dies at 91
Broadway icon Chita Rivera has died at age 91, her daughter said in a statement provided to CBS News. Rivera, best known for her role as Anita in the original 1957 Broadway cast of "West Side Story," received a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre in 2018. CBS News' Mo Rocca recalls Rivera's legacy.
Alex Newell on Tony-winning role in "Shucked"
Tony Award-winning actor Alex Newell joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their history-making role in the musical "Shucked."
Andrew Rannells on “Gutenberg! The Musical!"
Award-winning actor Andrew Rannells, alongside Josh Gad, takes center stage in the Broadway show “Gutenberg! The Musical!" The musical includes a one-time surprise cameo from “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King. Rannells joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the play.
Broadway's "Harmony" serves as reminder of Holocaust victims
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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
The new Broadway musical tells the real-life story of a group of autistic young people who are getting ready for their first formal dance. In a trailblazing first, the autistic characters are all played by autistic actors.
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.
New play "Make Me Gorgeous!" explores life of Kenneth Marlowe
Actor Wade McCollum plays Kenneth Marlowe, who became Kate for the final years of his life.
"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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Edging into the spotlight: When playing in the background is fame enough
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Melissa Etheridge on new book, Broadway show
Legendary rock star Melissa Etheridge tells "CBS Mornings" she finds "great healing" in sharing deeply personal stories in her new memoir, "Talking to My Angels," as well as on her new Broadway show, "Melissa Etheridge: My Window."
"Merrily We Roll Along" and its long road back to Broadway
Stephen Sondheim's musical about the long, complicated friendships of a trio of creatives, savaged by critics when it debuted in 1981, has been restaged in an acclaimed revival starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez.
Leslie Odom Jr. talks return to Broadway
Tony and Grammy Award-winner Leslie Odom Jr. joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his return to Broadway with the revival of Ossie Davis' "Purlie Victorious." Leslie Odom Jr. talks about stepping into the role of Purlie and why he has a personal connection to the play.
Lili Thomas on taking the lead in "Chicago"
Broadway musical "Chicago" will introduce audiences to the first Asian American actress to play the lead part of Matron "Mama" Morton on Monday when actress and singer Lili Thomas makes her Broadway debut in the role. Thomas joined CBS News to talk about the experience.
Roger Bart on "Back to the Future" musical
Tony Award-winning actor Roger Bart joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss playing the role of Dr. Emmett Brown in "Back to the Future: The Musical."
Drew Gehling on getting his voice back
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Broadway play explores on-set drama of "Jaws"
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Andrew Rannells: Time inspired second book
Award-winning actor Andrew Rannells joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book "Uncle of the Year." Rannells also talks about the actors strike and his upcoming new Broadway musical.
Tony Awards 2023 recap
This year’s Tony Awards ceremony was unscripted and history-making in many ways. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax has more on the 2023 edition of Broadway’s biggest night.
Andrew Lloyd Webber on the future of Broadway
With the closing of "Phantom of the Opera," and his latest musical, "Bad Cinderella," there is no Andrew Lloyd Webber production on Broadway for the first time in 43 years. The composer who helped define musical theater over the past half-century talks with correspondent Seth Doane about theater's future; the problem with the Tony Awards; writing music for Britain's new king; and the death of his son, Grammy-nominated composer Nicholas Lloyd Webber.
Curtain up for the 76th annual Tony Awards
The spotlight shines bright on Broadway tonight with the 76th annual Tony Awards, presented live on CBS and Paramount+. "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley offers a preview with some of the creators and performers being celebrated.
Comedian Alex Edelman on his road to Broadway
Performing in a production on Broadway is a lifelong dream for many. For writer-comedian Alex Edelman, his path to the Great White Way, where he is presenting his one-man show, "Just For Us," started in a pub behind a London shoe store.
Joel Grey on a life in the theater
As Broadway prepares for the Tony Awards, renowned song and dance man Joel Grey, who will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, offers his thoughts on the special community formed by those in the theater – and the audience. [Don't miss the 76th annual Tony Awards, live June 11 on CBS and Paramount+.]
House adopts Senate-approved budget resolution to unlock ICE funding
The budget blueprint is the first step in Republicans' two-pronged plan to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
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U.S. carrier in Iran war set to leave in days as official reveals conflict's cost
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is expected to leave the Middle East in the coming days, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News.
Secret Service officer shot at gala was not hit by friendly fire, sources say
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Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, voiding Louisiana congressional map
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King Charles III, Queen Camilla visit New York City
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Trump says U.S. may cut the number of American troops in Germany
President Trump said Wednesday he is considering reducing the number of U.S. forces in Germany, amid a spat with Germany's chancellor and the NATO alliance over Iran.
Iran war has cost $25 billion to date, defense official says
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Comey appears in court after his indictment for allegedly threatening Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday for allegedly making threats against President Trump.
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How a company likened to a sex cult is lobbying Trump for pardons
OneTaste, a company in San Francisco that prosecutors likened to a sex cult, has embarked on a campaign to court allies of President Trump as it seeks pardons for its two convicted leaders, CBS News has learned.
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OpenAI sued by families of school shooting victims in Canada's Tumbler Ridge
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U.S. charges 10 Mexican officials, including Sinaloa governor, with drug trafficking
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Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI
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Ford to receive $1.3 billion government refund for Trump's IEEPA tariffs
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Secret Service officer shot at gala was not hit by friendly fire, sources say
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Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI
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Talks to bail out Spirit Airlines stall as company teeters toward collapse
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Powell to stay on Federal Reserve board as policy makers hold rates steady
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House adopts Senate-approved budget resolution to unlock ICE funding
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In crowded CA gubernatorial debate, Democrats spar while Republicans blame incumbents
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U.S. charges 10 Mexican officials, including Sinaloa governor, with drug trafficking
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Trump says U.S. may cut the number of American troops in Germany
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Secret Service officer shot at gala was not hit by friendly fire, sources say
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Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
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Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
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U.S. charges 10 Mexican officials, including Sinaloa governor, with drug trafficking
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Trump says U.S. may cut the number of American troops in Germany
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How Ukraine's demining robots could help U.S. open the Strait of Hormuz
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Robot exploring France's deepest shipwreck finds cannons, ceramics
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Wilmer Valderrama on his 200th "NCIS" episode
As "NCIS" nears the highly-anticipated finale of season 23, it will also be star Wilmer Valderama's 200th episode on the show. He reflects on his time on the series and reveals the season finale will have "a lot of danger," adding, "we're setting a crazy tone for next season."
Reshaping the conversation about aging
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FCC orders review of ABC broadcast licenses
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FCC reviewing Disney licenses over DEI practices
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Tech companies post earnings amid bubble concerns
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Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Musk testifies for 2nd day in OpenAI trial
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From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
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New details on D.C. press dinner shooting
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New details on D.C. press dinner shooting
The Justice Department released a photo allegedly showing the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, roughly 30 minutes before he rushed past security at the event. CBS News' Sam Vinograd has more.
Breaking down Louisiana voting rights case
The Supreme Court handed down a ruling on Wednesday, weakening the Voting Rights Act. The case was about a Louisiana congressional map that added a second majority-Black district to the state. In a three-to-six decision, the court said the new map constituted racial gerrymandering. CBS News' Jessica Levinson and David Becker break down the ruling and Rep. Troy Carter of Louisiana shares his reaction.
Prosecutors allege D4vd killed teen to silence her
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