Colleges, High Schools Use "Hamilton" To Enhance Teaching
It's one of the ways colleges and high schools are using the hugely popular musical to teach students about history, art, drama, culture, and even politics.
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It's one of the ways colleges and high schools are using the hugely popular musical to teach students about history, art, drama, culture, and even politics.
"Dear Evan Hansen," the touching, heartfelt musical about young outsiders, has won the biggest theater popularity contest — winning the best new musical trophy at the Tony Awards along with five other statuettes, including best score, book and top actor honors for Ben Platt.
The Tony Awards kick off with Kevin Spacey as its first-time host hoping to shake the telecast's post-"Hamilton" hangover. If rehearsals are any judge, the show plays to the new host's strength.
"Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812," a sung-through musical that dramatizes a melodrama at the center of Leo Tolstoy's "War and Peace," earned 12 Tony Award nominations on Tuesday.
James Earl Jones will soon get a third Tony Award -- for lifetime achievement. Jones will receive the special honor on June 11 at the Tony Awards when the show airs live on CBS.
Kevin Spacey has been picked to host this year's Tony Awards, putting the actor in the position of steering a telecast surely facing erosion after "Hamilton" racked up honors last year.
Actor Dick Gautier, who gained fame playing an Elvis-like singer in the Broadway musical "Bye Bye Birdie" and went on to play Hymie the Robot on TV's "Get Smart," has died. He was 85.
Broadway star Jennifer Holliday has backed out as a performer at next week's presidential inaugural following protests from her gay and black fans, further dimming the event's already low celebrity wattage.
President-elect Donald Trump, in the midst of choosing his Cabinet, took time out Sunday for a second day to criticize the cast of the Broadway musical "Hamilton" and demand an apology for a message an actor delivered from the stage to Trump's running mate about the need for diversity in America.
Universal Pictures announced Thursday that the long-gestating film adaptation of the award-winning musical "Wicked" has been slated for release on December 20, 2019. No cast has been set.
The news that no die-hard "Hamilton" fan — or anyone who hasn't seen the Broadway smash yet — wants to hear has arrived: Lin-Manuel Miranda, its creator and star, is leaving the show.
The hip-hop stage biography of Alexander Hamilton won the Tony Award for best new musical, capping an emotional night in which many in the Broadway community rallied to embrace the LGBT community.
James Corden's "Carpool Karaoke" is going to Broadway.
Korins' work in opera, film, concerts, theater and TV ranges from sleek, hyper-minimalist to homey and crafty. People tend to call him when the job is going to be hard, as in lots of locations and items that will defy physics.
"Hamilton" just received 16 Tony nominations, but it's a big deal for more reasons than that. Here is a quick look at why this new musical is important to know.
The last year has proven to be an incredible journey for "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, culminating with a record-breaking 16 Tony nominations.
One thing practically assured on Tuesday is that the Broadway megahit "Hamilton" will get plenty of Tony Award nominations. The real question is how many.
Harper Lee's classic novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" — and it's now somewhat sullied hero Atticus Finch — are heading to Broadway in a new adaptation written by Aaron Sorkin.
This will be the first live musical theater performance in 5 years.
It's a match made in musical theater heaven — Bette Midler will star in a Broadway revival of "Hello, Dolly!" Producer Scott Rudin said Tuesday that the Divine Miss M will take on the role of Dolly Gallagher Levi in a revival of the classic musical due to start next year.
Medical drama "Code Black" gets a dose of Broadway magic this week when cast members from "The Lion King" -- and one memorable Mufasa -- end up in the emergency room.
Performances for the 2015 Tony Awards were announced, revealing a list of performers that is sure to entertain even the most untheatrical of viewers.
The first group of performers have been announced for "The 69th Annual Tony Awards"
Cooper's portrayal of the disfigured, curious and sensitive John Merrick in "The Elephant Man" has earned the actor his first Tony Award nomination.
There are so many new stars that have been honored in this year's Tony Award nominations. Here is a quick look at five new Broadway stars that are brightly shining.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional.
A Utah judge denied a request from the suspect accused of killing Charlie Kirk to restrict access to parts of his July preliminary hearing.
Family members identified the victim as Amani Edwards, aged 9.
The filing sets up Anthropic, the maker of the Claude AI chatbot, to sell its shares to the public.
The case has been marred by controversy, racial tension and threats, while drawing national attention, particularly on social media.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional.
A Utah judge denied a request from the suspect accused of killing Charlie Kirk to restrict access to parts of his July preliminary hearing.
Family members identified the victim as Amani Edwards, aged 9.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional.
Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Sunday that he hopes the administration will drop its new "anti-weaponization fund" that has sparked pushback on Capitol Hill among Republicans.
More than 200 people have been killed in the monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
This is the first time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made this accusation, which may constitute a war crime.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Russell Henley birdied the final three holes to force a playoff with Eric Cole, then made it four in a row with a 5-footer on the first extra hole Sunday at Colonial to win the Charles Schwab Challenge.
Leiter (3-4) allowed two hits while striking out nine through the first five innings.
Texas strung together five straight hits in the final inning to erase a late deficit and hand rookie Peyton Gray his first major league win.
Azzi Fudd scored 22 points in her first WNBA start, Jessica Shepard had her second triple-double of the season, and the Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 95-87.
University president Lawrence Schovanec wrote in a letter to the Texas Tech community that the school would appeal the ruling.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
