Cynthia Erivo to host the 2025 Tony Awards
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.
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How to watch the 2024 Tony Awards on demand today
Broadway's big night at the Tony Awards was star packed. See Angelina Jolie, Daniel Radcliffe on demand today.
Fans gear up for 77th Tony Awards on CBS
A whopping 28 shows have received nominations for the 77th annual Tony Awards, which are being held at Lincoln Center in New York City. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax joins to break it all down.
Baltimore educator to be honored at Tony Awards
CJay Philip, an actor, dancer and educator from Baltimore, is the winner of the 2024 Excellence in Theatre Education Award, and will be honored Sunday at the 77th annual Tony Awards.
Ariana DeBose on hosting Tony Awards for a 3rd time and Marvel debut
Ariana DeBose discussed on "CBS Mornings" the roles she is taking on at this year's Tony Awards.
Tony-nominated Jonathan Groff on revival of "Merrily We Roll Along"
Jonathan Groff discusses on "CBS Mornings" how "Merrily We Roll Along," which is nominated for seven Tony Awards, connects to people's daily lives after it initially was only on Broadway for 16 performances in 1981.
Shoshana Bean talks musical "Hell's Kitchen"
Shoshana Bean is one of the Tony-nominated stars of the musical "Hell's Kitchen." It's inspired by the life of Alicia Keys, who developed the show. The musical follows Ali, who's yearning for independence from her overprotective mother, played by Bean.
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President Trump defends U.S. - Mexico agreement, rejecting New York Times report that parts of immigration deal was agreed to month ago. Hadestown triumphs at 2019 Tony Awards, winning 8 awards including best musical.
EGOT Winner Jennifer Hudson talks new season of talk show
In the 20 years after her elimination from "American Idol," Jennifer Hudson has gone on to EGOT winner and host of a successful talk show, which was renewed for a third season.
Major Tony Award nominations announced
Only on CBS Mornings, Tony Award-winning actors Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry announced the nominations in six key categories for the 77th Annual Tony Awards.
2024 Tony Award nominations announced
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
What to see on Broadway this spring
A whopping 11 Broadway musicals are opening this spring, in addition to five star-studded plays. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax breaks it all down.
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.
Here are the 19 people who have reached EGOT status
Three people became EGOTS at the same time for their work on one 2018 project, and now Elton John is the latest to join the elite club.
Nonbinary actors make Tony Awards history
J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell became the first openly nonbinary performers to win Tony Awards for acting. The ceremony was held Sunday and done without a script due to the ongoing writers' strike.
J. Harrison Ghee, Alex Newell make Tony Awards history
"Thank you for the humanity. Thank you for my incredible company who raised me up every single day," said Ghee after the win.
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.
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+.]
WGA asks Tony-nominated members not to attend Tony Awards
The WGA has already said it won't picket the Tonys after organizers agreed to host an unscripted ceremony.
Road to the Tonys: Kimberly Akimbo
CBS News' Anthony Mason speaks with the cast and creators of the new musical Kimberly Akimbo about their eight Tony nominations. Victoria Clark, Bonnie Milligan and Justin Cooley share how they each nearly turned down the audition for the musical. David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori share why the "weird little show" is captivating audiences.
Striking writers won't picket Tony Awards
The Writers Guild of America says it will not picket at this year's Tony Awards, scheduled for June 11. However, the union says striking members will not write for the live broadcast. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano spoke with New York Times theater reporter Michael Paulson about the impact this will have on the show and the Broadway theater industry.
Bringing Broadway's "Life of Pi" tiger to life
The Broadway production has received five Tony nominations, including for best director and best sound design.
A look at the 76th Tony Awards nominations
The 2023 Tony Award nominations were announced Tuesday with the musical "Some Like It Hot" leading with 13 nods. Three other shows — "& Juliet," "New York, New York" and "Shucked" — followed with nine nominations each. CBS News contributing correspondent Jamie Wax discusses the Broadway standouts and some shows that were overlooked.
3 killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego, police say; 2 suspects dead
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
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Trump calls off attack on Iran amid "serious negotiations" toward peace deal
President Trump had warned Sunday that "the Clock is Ticking" for Iran to accept a peace agreement.
The story of Cuba's 1996 shootdown that could lead to Raúl Castro's indictment
Thirty years ago, a Cuban fighter jet shot down two civilian planes operated by Florida-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an incident that inflamed U.S.-Cuba relations.
What to know about today's primaries in Georgia, Kentucky and more
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for primaries in several states, including the most expensive House primary in history.
Ebola death toll in Congo rises to 131 as concern mounts
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win"
Massie said the president is worried about his preferred candidate Ed Gallrein's chances in the Kentucky race.
Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
Trump admin. proposes admitting thousands more Afrikaners to U.S. as refugees
The Trump administration is doubling down on efforts to resettle White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees, proposing to increase the government's refugee cap to welcome thousands more of them, according to a plan obtained by CBS News.
Iran more than doubled executions in 2025, global death penalty hit 44-year high
Iran executed more than twice as many people last year as it did in 2024, according to a new report by Amnesty International.
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What to know about today's primaries in Georgia, Kentucky and more
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for primaries in several states, including the most expensive House primary in history.
LIRR strike ends as MTA, unions reach tentative agreement
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
Florida mother turns to digital couponing as grocery bill soars
With inflation hitting its highest point since 2023, Kiana Powell told CBS News, "I cannot let a deal go to waste if it's something that I am using daily."
New York Times sues Pentagon a second time over press access policy
The New York Times sued the Defense Department Monday for the second time in recent months over media access.
Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win"
Massie said the president is worried about his preferred candidate Ed Gallrein's chances in the Kentucky race.
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Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
Florida mother turns to digital couponing as grocery bill soars
With inflation hitting its highest point since 2023, Kiana Powell told CBS News, "I cannot let a deal go to waste if it's something that I am using daily."
Pay for American workers is lagging inflation — again
U.S. wage growth is lagging inflation for the first time since 2023, eroding consumers' purchasing power.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
NextEra Energy to acquire Dominion in a $67 billion utility deal
The combined company will serve about 10 million utility customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
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What to know about today's primaries in Georgia, Kentucky and more
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for primaries in several states, including the most expensive House primary in history.
Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
Trump admin. proposes admitting thousands more Afrikaners to U.S. as refugees
The Trump administration is doubling down on efforts to resettle White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees, proposing to increase the government's refugee cap to welcome thousands more of them, according to a plan obtained by CBS News.
New York Times sues Pentagon a second time over press access policy
The New York Times sued the Defense Department Monday for the second time in recent months over media access.
Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win"
Massie said the president is worried about his preferred candidate Ed Gallrein's chances in the Kentucky race.
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Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
Latest on American who contracted Ebola
A missionary doctor who was serving in Congo will receive treatment in Germany after testing positive for Ebola. Skyler Henry has the latest.
American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
Ebola death toll in Congo rises to 131 as concern mounts
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
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Russia conducting 3 days of major nuclear drills
Russia's army has started three days of nuclear weapons drills involving thousands of troops across the country, as Kyiv escalates its drone attacks and with President Vladimir Putin headed to China.
Iran more than doubled executions in 2025, global death penalty hit 44-year high
Iran executed more than twice as many people last year as it did in 2024, according to a new report by Amnesty International.
The story of Cuba's 1996 shootdown that could lead to Raúl Castro's indictment
Thirty years ago, a Cuban fighter jet shot down two civilian planes operated by Florida-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an incident that inflamed U.S.-Cuba relations.
Trump says he's called off plans for a "scheduled attack of Iran"
President Trump said he received a request from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Gunman kills 6, wounds 8 in latest shooting rampage in Turkey
A man armed with a rifle carried out a string of attacks, killing at least six people and wounding eight others, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
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2-time "Survivor" contestant on 50th season
Rob Cesternino, a 2-time "Survivor" castaway, talks about the upcoming "Survivor 50" finale, who he think will make the final three and who is his favorite to win the game.
Hayden Panettiere opens up in new memoir
Golden Globe-nominated actor Hayden Panettiere shares her story and opens up about life in the spotlight as a young actor, postpartum depression and her healing journey.
5/17: Sunday Morning "By Design"
Jane Pauley hosts our annual look at design. Featured: Tiny homes in your backyard; Louis Vuitton; Adobe house construction; Finland's Marimekko; domino art; Philadelphia food favorites; chandeliers; Longwood Gardens; rare maps; and director Jon Favreau of "The Mandalorian and Grogu."
"Call Her Daddy" podcast host Alex Cooper announces pregnancy
"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper said on Instagram that she and husband Matt Kaplan are expecting their first child.
Director Jon Favreau on "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought the father-son relationship of Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen.
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Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI
A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its top executives. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
Musk says he'll appeal OpenAI lawsuit dismissal
A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
Jury to start deliberations in OpenAI trial
A nine-person jury will begin deliberations Monday in Elon Musk's $150 billion civil lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Rachel Metz, artificial intelligence reporter for Bloomberg, joins with more.
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El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
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Mom reported son missing before mosque attack
Police held a news conference Monday evening to give an update on the deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Authorities say the two suspects killed three others before being found dead in a nearby vehicle.
Mangione state murder trial: evidence ruling
Luigi Mangione appeared in court on Monday for a pivotal hearing where a judge ruled what items can and cannot be used as evidence in his upcoming state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman was inside the courtroom.
Ruling on evidence in Luigi Mangione case
A judge on Monday ruled a 9 millimeter gun, a silencer and a red notebook allegedly found in the search of Luigi Mangione's possessions can be used as evidence in his state trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in September. Lilia Luciano has more.
Latest on Islamic Center of San Diego shooting
Police say three adults were killed when two shooters opened fire Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Officials: No children hurt in mosque shooting
At least three adults were killed when a pair of gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. The two teenage suspects were found dead inside a nearby car, officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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From 1996: Cuba shoots down 2 civilian planes
On Feb. 24, 1996, Cuba shot down two civilian aircraft, prompting global outcry. Watch CBS News' coverage of the aftermath.
Full interview: GOP Rep. Thomas Massie
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie is bearing the brunt of the White House in his primary race for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District against Trump-backed Ed Gallrein. Massie spoke with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe a day before the election about the record-breaking spending in his race, his views on Israel, President Trump and more.
Massie facing Trump-backed challenger
Rep. Thomas Massie is facing Trump-backed retired Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Tuesday's primary for Kentucky's Fourth Congressional District. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
5/18: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego; Trump says U.S. won't go forward with scheduled attack on Iran.
Mom reported son missing before mosque attack
Police held a news conference Monday evening to give an update on the deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Authorities say the two suspects killed three others before being found dead in a nearby vehicle.