Tony Awards postponed due to coronavirus
The news comes as Broadway suffers its longest blackout in history and the number of COVID-19 cases in New York City surpasses 17,000.
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Tony-winner André De Shields on "Hadestown" and his "karmic debt" for a life on stage
The Broadway legend credits his parents for knowing his purpose in life, and explains the secret of his longevity as an actor
Billy Porter's gown made from "Kinky Boots" curtain
"This is for female empowerment, that's a uterus," Porter said about the embellishment on the back of the dress
Tonys 2019: "Hadestown" the big winner
Here's a full list of winners from the 73rd Annual Tony Awards
Ali Stroker is 1st person in wheelchair to win Tony Award
"This award is for every kid who is watching tonight who has a disability, who has a limitation or a challenge, who has been waiting to see themselves represented ..." she said Sunday night
Tony Awards 2019: Red carpet looks from your favorite stars
See Broadway stars walk the red carpet at Radio City Music Hall in New York City at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards
Corden stressing about "big, ambitious" Tonys opening number
"There is a feeling that we may have bitten off slightly more than we can chew," the "Late Late Show" host said
Tony-nominated director re-imagines "Oklahoma!" for the 21st century
For the "CBS This Morning" podcast, Jamie Wax sat down with a first-time nominee, an Academy Award-winning playwright, a director and a Broadway veteran
Dual Tony-nominee Jeremy Pope on playing a choir boy and a Temptation
The 26-year-old actor became the first black man in Tony history to earn two acting nominations in the same season
"To Kill a Mockingbird" comes to Broadway
With Aaron Sorkin writing the adaptation and Jeff Daniels starring as Atticus Finch, the Harper Lee classic hits the stage
Making "To Kill a Mockingbird" for a modern audience
Aaron Sorkin and Jeff Daniels tell 60 Minutes how the theme of racial injustice resonates today—and the emotional scene not included in Sorkin's play
"Hadestown’s" unlikely journey to Broadway
"Hadestown" is the most-nominated show of the year at next week’s Tony Awards. The modern day musical is based on an ancient greek myth. Anthony Mason gives a backstage look at "Hadestown's" unlikely journey to Broadway and the two women who are the creative forces behind it.
2019 Tony Awards: Stream songs from this year's nominated musicals, revivals
Fans of musical theater can listen to songs and excerpts from this year's nominated productions, including streams of cast albums and behind-the-scenes video
Annette Bening on "All My Sons"
The actress, a Tony nominee for the Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's classic drama, has an emotional connection to its story of a family's loss during World War II
Bryan Cranston says "Network" is a warning about "ideological camps"
The Tony nominee says viewers should be open to receiving ideas and information from outside their "ideological camp"
Jeff Daniels on "To Kill a Mockingbird": "People walk out changed"
The actor is nominated for a Tony Award for the Broadway adaptation of Harper Lee's classic story
Broadway's first actor in a wheelchair feels "most powerful" on stage
The "Oklahoma!" star, who became Broadway's first actor in a wheelchair, is living her dream
2019 Tony Awards: Full list of nominees
"Hadestown" earned 14 nominations — the most of any production this year — followed by The Temptations bio musical "Ain't Too Proud" with 12 nods
"Hadestown" tops Tony Awards nominations
It's a big day for Broadway. The nominees for the 73rd annual Tony Awards were announced, and the musical "Hadestown" garnered the most with 14 nominations. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax joins CBSN with a look at this year's nominees.
Tony Awards 2019 nominations revealed
Two-time Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth, two-time past Tony nominee Brandon Victor Dixon and “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King reveal the nominees for some of the top categories from the 2019 Tony Awards.
Bebe Neuwirth, Brandon Victor Dixon on Tonys
Two-time Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth and two-time past Tony nominee Brandon Victor Dixon speak with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King ahead of the announcement of Tony Award 2019 nominees.
"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."
"Network" and the changing state of TV news
In the years since the premiere of Paddy Chayefsky's Oscar-winning satire "Network," in which TV news anchor Howard Beale became a "mad prophet of the airwaves," 24-hour cable news operations have taken to heart the movie's lesson: Success lies in the incitement of anger. "Sunday Morning" special correspondent Ted Koppel talks with Bryan Cranston, starring as Howard Beale in a new Broadway version of "Network"; former TV news executive Dick Wald; cable news veteran Greta Van Susteren; and Carlos Maza, host of the Vox series "Strikethrough," about the state of TV news today.
"To Kill a Mockingbird": A story for our time
The critically-lauded Broadway play adapted from Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is finding cogent meaning among today's young audiences
"Ain't Too Proud": The Temptations' story comes to Broadway
A new musical recreates the era of the Motown greats
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Students host bingo games to honor 2020 graduates
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Halle Berry apologizes after talking about transgender role
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MLB releases shortened schedule amid COVID-19 testing delays
The schedule was a bright spot on an otherwise shaky day in baseball's reboot following a monthslong shut down. Opening night on July 23 will feature the Yankees visiting the Nationals.
Stars remember Broadway actor Nick Cordero: "What a light"
"I have honestly never known a kinder person. But Covid doesn't care about the purity of your soul, or the goodness in your heart," wrote actor Zach Braff.
Broadway star Nick Cordero dies from coronavirus
Broadway actor Nick Cordero has died at the age of 41 after a monthslong battle with the coronavirus. Cordero was on a ventilator and had his leg amputated while he was hospitalized. Meg Oliver reports.
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Nick Cordero, Broadway actor who battled COVID-19, dies at 41
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Country rocker and fiddler Charlie Daniels dies at age 83
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Formula One drivers take a knee in anti-racism campaign
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10 essential film scores by Ennio Morricone
Music by the Italian composer, who died Monday at age 91, has left an indelible imprint on many genres, from spaghetti westerns and gangster dramas to historic epics and horror (with audio excerpts)
Stay informed and entertained this summer
The coronavirus is keeping many adults and children indoors during the summer. ZORA Editor-in-Chief Vanessa De Luca joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how to keep yourself and your loved ones busy through books, podcasts, television and movies. De Luca also has suggestions for how to remain informed amid national conversations about racial injustice.
Broadway star Nick Cordero dies
Tributes are pouring in for Nick Cordero, the Broadway star who has lost a three-month battle with the coronavirus. Cordero was just 41 when he died Sunday at a Los Angeles hospital. His wife, Amanda Kloots, wrote on Instagram, "He was surrounded in love by his family, singing and praying as he gently left this earth." Gayle King reports.
Ennio Morricone, famed Hollywood composer, has died at 91
Two-time Oscar-winner created music for "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," "The Untouchables" and more than 400 films in all.
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Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said "we have clearly not reached the peak of the pandemic."
Trump moves to officially withdraw U.S. from WHO
A senior administration official confirmed to CBS News the U.S. notice of withdrawal has been submitted to the United Nations secretary-general.
U.S. considers banning TikTok and other apps, Pompeo says
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WNBA to honor women killed by police and racial violence
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NYC schools will reopen in fall with "blended learning" model, mayor says
Families who aren't comfortable having their children return to school can choose to stay remote.
Trump criticizes CDC guidelines for reopening schools
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Supreme Court upholds exemptions to Obamacare contraceptive mandate
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Trump criticizes CDC guidelines for reopening schools
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Supreme Court upholds exemptions to Obamacare contraceptive mandate
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Harvard and MIT sue to block ICE rule on international students
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Halle Berry apologizes after talking about transgender role
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MLB releases shortened schedule amid COVID-19 testing delays
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Facebook civil rights audit: "Serious setbacks" hurt progress
The audit recommends a "civil rights infrastructure" for the social media giant, but its suggestions aren't binding.
U.S. considers banning TikTok and other apps, Pompeo says
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Uber acquires food delivery app Postmates
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NSA warns that VPNs could be vulnerable to cyberattacks
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Is the coronavirus airborne? Scientists say it's "a real risk"
The World Health Organization has said the coronavirus is only confirmed to be airborne during certain medical procedures, but many experts disagree.
Rare case of brain-destroying amoeba confirmed in Florida
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NYC schools will reopen in fall with "blended learning" model, mayor says
Families who aren't comfortable having their children return to school can choose to stay remote.
World Health Organization chief says virus outbreak is "accelerating"
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said "we have clearly not reached the peak of the pandemic."
U.S. reports a record 60,000 new coronavirus cases in one day
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Texas shatters daily record with over 10,000 new virus cases
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Senate set to take up new coronavirus bill later this month
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said liability protections would be a major focus of the next coronavirus response bill.
Payday lenders won't have to check whether borrowers can afford loans
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is revoking an Obama-era rule protecting consumers from predatory lending.
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New York City shootings see spike from last year
The violence continued into the July 4th weekend, as the NYPD reported 44 shooting incidents.
2 face hate crime charge after allegedly vandalizing BLM mural
Two residents from Martinez, California, also face three misdemeanors for their involvement in using black paint to destroy a portion of a mural in front of the city's courthouse.
Video shows 7 men restraining Black teen who died
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Breonna Taylor's family lawyers claim warrant linked to gentrification
"Connecting the dots, it's clear that these officers should never have been at Breonna Taylor's home in the first place," her family's lawyers say.
White woman faces charge after calling 911 on Black man in NYC
Christian Cooper was repeatedly identified by his race in Amy Cooper's call to police during the May 25 incident in New York City's Central Park.
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NASA, Boeing work to resume Starliner flights
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Rocket Lab declares Electron launch failure
The innovative Electron rocket suffered a malfunction while its second stage was firing.
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Second spacewalk in a row to upgrade station
Spacewalking astronauts are picking up where they left off, with another round of space station battery replacements.
Mars rover launch delayed to July 30
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