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
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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
The magic behind Broadway's "King Kong"
"King Kong" made a huge splash when the movie character first appeared on screen back in 1933 and it's remained a part of global pop culture ever since, showing up in sequels and big-budget remakes over the decades. His latest incarnation puts the giant ape somewhere both new and familiar in New York City. Jamie Wax reports.
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Teen rapper found guilty of 2016 murder
"The Race" rapper faces between 5 and 99 years in prison
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
Beyoncé just dropped an album and the Bey Hive is in love
Beyoncé's "The Lion King: The Gift" album is a tribute to Africa and features Blue Ivy's singer-writer debut
Star Trek shows on display at 2019 San Diego Comic-Con
Star Trek beams into Comic-Con International Hall H for the first time Saturday
"Cats" trailer unveils all-star cast as felines
Some Twitter users used words like "weird" "disturbing" and "horrifying" to describe the cat makeovers.
Norah O'Donnell tells Colbert the icon she wants to emulate
Norah O'Donnell started as anchor and managing editor of "CBS Evening News" on July 15
"Coach Drake": The story behind baseball's 6-year-old internet sensation
The assistant pitching coach for the Kalamazoo Growlers quickly won over fans with his dancing and arguments with umpires
A$AP Rocky could be detained for another week
American rapper A$AP Rocky has been in jail in Sweden for two weeks -- and now, a Swedish prosecutor wants to keep him in custody for another week. Some U.S. lawmakers are demanding Rocky's release, calling it a human rights issue. The rapper was arrested for alleged involvement in a street fight in Stockholm last month, which was caught on video.
The real stars of "Stranger Things"? All those brand names
The hit Netflix series' seamless twining of stories and products is changing how companies market their brands
Swedish prosecutor wants rapper A$AP Rocky's detention extended
New York native was arrested over a fight in Stockholm last month, and police say they need more time to complete their investigation
"Game of Thrones" show runners drop out of Comic-Con panel
Fans were quick to joke about the duo's mysterious disappearance
Tom Cruise reveals official "Top Gun: Maverick" trailer
It may be 34 years since the original dropped, but Maverick still very much has the need for speed
Rapper YG's home searched after police-involved shooting
Several people were detained Thursday at the Hollywood Hills home but none has been arrested
Gwendoline Christie submitted herself for an Emmy nomination
Once again the star showed that we all should bend the knee to Ser Brienne of Tarth, a Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Harry Styles to star in "The Little Mermaid," report says
Will Harry Styles star be the one to "Kiss the Girl"?
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Microsoft official says Iranian cyber activity has increased
Microsoft senior vice president of customer security Tom Burt says the company saw "an incredible increase, a spike in [cyber] activity, once the United States announced it was withdrawing from the nuclear treaty"
Ragu recalls pasta sauce over possible plastic contamination
Five types of the pasta sauce are being recalled nationwide, including at retailers such as Walmart
Record-high temperatures could scorch U.S. economy
Climate change has the potential to sap the U.S. economy more than tariffs or other man-made threats
State of emergency declared in Wisconsin after electrical fires
The declaration authorizes the activation of the National Guard if necessary and directs state agencies to provide assistance
Why Trump's pick to head Labor Dept scares worker advocates
As a lawyer, the son of the late Supreme Court judge fought against laws constraining big corporations
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Microsoft official says Iranian cyber activity has increased
Microsoft senior vice president of customer security Tom Burt says the company saw "an incredible increase, a spike in [cyber] activity, once the United States announced it was withdrawing from the nuclear treaty"
Why Trump's pick to head Labor Dept scares worker advocates
As a lawyer, the son of the late Supreme Court judge fought against laws constraining big corporations
Americans who experienced hate call racist Trump rhetoric "heartbreaking"
"You have to recognize the message, the destructiveness of the message, the ugliness of the intent behind it"
Intel chief Dan Coats creates dedicated election security role
The newly created election threats executive (ETE), as the position will be known, will serve as Coats' main adviser on threats to election security
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Castro says Puerto Rico gov should resign
"This governor can no longer be effective and I believe he should resign," former HUD secretary tells CBS News
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At least 10 killed in explosion at gas factory in central China
Another 19 people were seriously injured and five others are missing
Strong earthquake rocks Greek capital; buildings seriously damaged
The quake sparked limited power cuts and communication problems around Athens and the fire brigade reported receiving calls about people being trapped in elevators
Iran's seizure of British tanker seen as escalation
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has seized British oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz; a second tanker was confirmed seized later on Friday
Congress considers crackdown on trophy hunting
A bill known as the CECIL Act takes aim at trophy hunting imports – but some say these hunts help conservation more than hurt it
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" policy to Rio Grande Valley
The move means asylum seekers will now be sent to a Mexican state the U.S. government warns Americans travelers not to visit because of widespread crime and the risk of being kidnapped
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Teen rapper found guilty of 2016 murder
"The Race" rapper faces between 5 and 99 years in prison
Beyoncé just dropped an album and the Bey Hive is in love
Beyoncé's "The Lion King: The Gift" album is a tribute to Africa and features Blue Ivy's singer-writer debut
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Star Trek shows on display at 2019 San Diego Comic-Con
Star Trek beams into Comic-Con International Hall H for the first time Saturday
"Cats" trailer unveils all-star cast as felines
Some Twitter users used words like "weird" "disturbing" and "horrifying" to describe the cat makeovers.
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Doorbell cams raise privacy fears and concerns about bias
Critics say Amazon's Ring appears to stir up fears of crime even as rates are falling. Others say the cams
Some FaceApp privacy concerns may be overblown
Wired editor-in-chief Nick Thompson tells CBSN there's little evidence to back up photo fears around Russian-owned app
SpaceX's Elon Musk says he can put a man on Mars in four years
Preview: The aerospace entrepreneur tells "CBS Sunday Morning" he is thinking bigger, and faster, about manned missions to the Moon and the Red Planet
Uber glitch overcharges customers 100 times their fares
One passenger complained she was charged $1,308 on her credit card instead of $13.08, prompting a fraud alert
FaceApp sparks myths and privacy fears. Here's where your photos go
Consumers flocked to the app to get a glimpse of their older selves, but fears are growing over its privacy policy
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Record-high temperatures could scorch U.S. economy
Climate change has the potential to sap the U.S. economy more than tariffs or other man-made threats
SpaceX's Elon Musk says he can put a man on Mars in four years
Preview: The aerospace entrepreneur tells "CBS Sunday Morning" he is thinking bigger, and faster, about manned missions to the Moon and the Red Planet
Building Giant Magellan, the world's largest telescope
The telescope's resolution will be ten times better than that of the Hubble Space telescope
Wildfires could grow exponentially as climate warms
Drier conditions are a key factor behind the biggest wildfires, and researchers say we're likely to see more in the future
Lunar eclipse on 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 launch
The lunar spectacle falls on the same date when, five decades earlier, Apollo 11 began its voyage to the moon
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After 7 kids get cancer, chemical in city's water scrutinized
Ripon, California, is just one of dozens of cities across the country dealing with the possibly harmful chemical
Know the signs of heat stroke before it's too late
Record-breaking temperatures are expected in at least 14 different states by this weekend
Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global health emergency
The virus spread this week to a city of two million people
Data show "tsunami" of opioids across U.S. as death toll rose
Pharmaceutical firms shipped 76 billion oxycodone and other pills to drugstores as opioid epidemic was worsening
Drugstore chain CVS developing home kidney dialysis device
Drugstore chain starts trials of machine that could change life for millions of patients and upend a $35 billion market
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Ragu recalls pasta sauce over possible plastic contamination
Five types of the pasta sauce are being recalled nationwide, including at retailers such as Walmart
Record-high temperatures could scorch U.S. economy
Climate change has the potential to sap the U.S. economy more than tariffs or other man-made threats
Why Trump's pick to head Labor Dept scares worker advocates
As a lawyer, the son of the late Supreme Court judge fought against laws constraining big corporations
Behind the protests in Puerto Rico, a tale of economic woe
Outrage over the governor's leaked private remarks is heightening anger over widespread poverty and high unemployment
"Save Chick-fil-A law" signed by Texas governor bans "adverse actions" against companies because of religious views
The new law comes after San Antonio barred the fast-food chain from its airport because of its LGBTQ views
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Prisoners released under First Step Act
More than 3,000 people have been released from prison or halfway houses across the country under the First Step Act. It was signed by the president last year. Mola Lenghi reports.
Teen rapper found guilty of 2016 murder
"The Race" rapper faces between 5 and 99 years in prison
American citizen accused of becoming ISIS sniper
Asainov, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Kazakhstan, appeared in federal court in Brooklyn on Friday
Twice-deported man charged in killing of Iowa mom and her kids
Guatemalan was booted out of the U.S. in 2010 and 2011, but he's accused of killing a mother and her 2 kids in Des Moines, Iowa this week
4 Chicago cops fired over alleged coverup of teen's shooting
The city's Fraternal Order of Police condemned the dismissals, and the officers were not criminally charged in connection with the black teen's killing
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How realistic is a mission to Mars?
SpaceX founder Elon Musk says it's doable to send astronauts to the moon within two years and to Mars in the next four years. How realistic is that? CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN from the Kennedy Space Center with a look at the challenges involved.
50 Years Later: Apollo 11 on the "CBS This Morning" podcast
The podcast will travel back in time in the coming days to reflect on the historic launch and landing
SpaceX's Elon Musk says he can put a man on Mars in four years
Preview: The aerospace entrepreneur tells "CBS Sunday Morning" he is thinking bigger, and faster, about manned missions to the Moon and the Red Planet
Building Giant Magellan, the world's largest telescope
The telescope's resolution will be ten times better than that of the Hubble Space telescope
NASA pleads for steady funding for moon mission
NASA's goal of landing astronauts on the moon in 2024 won't be possible without steady funding from Congress
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The history of the Apollo 11 moon landing
Saturday marks 50 years since the greatest technological achievement in human history: At 4:17 in the afternoon Eastern time, a spacecraft carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin touched down on the moon. Nearly seven hours later, with an estimated half a billion people watching on TV, Armstrong descended from the lunar module to take mankind's first steps on the moon's surface. Even now, NASA’s Apollo 11 mission continues to inspire America's next steps into space.
What Dems need out of Mueller's testimony
Bob Cusak, editor-in-chief of The Hill, joins "CBS This Morning Saturday" to discuss President Trump's feud with Rep. Ilhan Omar and how it will impact swing voters. Cusak also discussed what Democrats are hoping to get out of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's upcoming testimony.
Trump backs those who chanted "send her back"
President Trump is now defending his supporters who chanted "send her back" at a rally earlier this week in reference to freshman congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Less than 24 hours after attempting to disavow the chant, which was widely condemned as racist, Trump called his supporters “incredible patriots” and upped his attacks on Omar. Omar is calling herself the president's "nightmare." Ben Tracy reports.
Britain demands Iran release seized tanker
Britain is warning Iran of what it describes as "serious consequences" if Iran does not release a tanker that it seized in the Persian Gulf. Iran claims the tanker collided with an Iranian fishing boat in the Strait of Hormuz. Germany and France have also called on Iran to release it. David Martin reports.
Heat wave blamed for at least 6 deaths
A dangerous and deadly heat wave is gripping almost half of the nation. Tens of millions are set to broil in record-setting high temperatures this weekend, and heat advisories or warnings are in effect from the Midwest to much of the East Coast. Coupled with high humidity, the heat index will exceed 100 degrees in New York and other major cities. The heatwave is already blamed for at least six deaths. Natalie Brand reports.