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Actor, playwright and CBS News contributor Jamie Wax joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the nominations and how musicals like "Dear Evan Hansen" are connecting with a younger generation.
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In a studio on New York's 42nd Street, the cast of the new musical adapted from Tolstoy's "War and Peace" rehearses for opening night. Twenty-four members of this production will be making their Broadway debuts, including the leading man, Josh Groban. "I'm coming from another world," the 35-year-old singer told Anthony Mason, "and I wanted to make sure that it was known, right off the bat, that I was coming to this world with the maximum amount of respect for it."
While opening for the 70th Annual Tony Awards, James Corden dedicated the show to all the victims impacted by the shooting in Orlando early Sunday morning
While opening for the 70th Annual Tony Awards, James Corden dedicated the show to all the victims impacted by the shooting in Orlando early Sunday morning. Vladimir Duthiers and Elaine Quijano have more.
Frank Langella won "Best Leading Actor in a Play" at the Tony Awards.
Frank Langella won "Best Leading Actor in a Play" at the Tony Awards. He used his time on the stage to urge those connected to the Orlando mass shooting to stand strong, and also offered Broadway's allegiance in the recovery.
In this web exclusive acclaimed film and stage actor Bill Nighy discusses with Rita Braver his tricks for memorizing dialogue, and his superstitions about the process
In this web exclusive acclaimed film and stage actor Bill Nighy discusses with Rita Braver his tricks for memorizing dialogue, and his superstitions about the process.
James Corden joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss hosting Sunday's 70th annual Tony Awards on CBS and his show's success.
A little over a year ago, "The Late Late Show with James Corden" burst onto the scene, proving that Corden knew how to find laughs and an audience. In addition to intense rap battles with celebrities, he also created the cultural phenomenon, "Carpool Karaoke." Corden joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss hosting Sunday's 70th annual Tony Awards on CBS and his show's success.
Marilyn McCormick teaches at Detroit's top high school
Drama teacher Marilyn McCormick will be honored with the Excellence in Theatre Education Award at the 2016 Tony Awards. Of more than 1,100 submissions from across the country, McCormick hails from Detroit's top high school. Michelle Miller reports.
"BroadwayHD," launched by Tony Award-winning producers, aims to bring the Broadway experience to your home
"BroadwayHD," launched by Tony Award-winning producers, aims to bring the Broadway experience to your home. Starting with a modest list of over 100 archival plays and musicals, the subscription streaming service could be the next Netflix for Broadway.
Martin co-wrote the new bluegrass musical with singer-songwriter Edie Brickell
Comedian, writer, actor, producer and musician Steve Martin just added Broadway to his impressive resume. The Grammy and Emmy-winner co-wrote the new bluegrass musical, "Bright Star," with singer-songwriter Edie Brickell. The show, starring actress Carmen Cusack, is nominated for five Tony Awards. Martin and Cusack join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the process of creating the musical.
The nominations are out for the 70th annual Tony Awards
The nominations are out for the 70th annual Tony Awards. "Hamilton" makes history with 16 nominations, the most of any Broadway show ever. CBS' Jamie Wax joins CBSN to discuss this year's awards.
Stand-up comedian Louis C.K. talks to Charlie Rose about the possibility of writing a Broadway play and describes why he gets emotional every time he goes to see one
Stand-up comedian Louis C.K. talks to Charlie Rose about the possibility of writing a Broadway play and describes why he gets emotional every time he goes to see one.
The groundbreaking hip-hop musical is the hottest ticket on Broadway
The groundbreaking hip-hop musical "Hamilton," telling the story of founding father Alexander Hamilton, is the hottest ticket on Broadway. Since previews began in July, the show has sold more than $61 million in tickets. Now, fans can get a backstage look at the musical in a new book, "Hamilton: The Revolution." Show creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda and cultural critic Jeremy McCarter, who co-wrote the book, join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the process of creating the musical.
There’s an ambition effort to export Broadway American musical theater to China, but making it work for Chinese audiences presents some unique challenges
There’s an ambition effort to export Broadway American musical theater to China, but making it work for Chinese audiences presents some unique challenges. There’s a big cultural divide between Chinese expectations and what happens on a Broadway stage. Then there are the government censors. Seth Doane reports from Beijing.
How did a show about some "dead white guys" become a sensation?
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"Hamilton": The backstage tour
"Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda shows Charlie Rose key costumes and props -- and explains why performing the show was the most relaxing part of his day.
The Revolution comes to Broadway
"I'm passionately smashing every expectation," the character Alexander Hamilton sings in a Broadway musical about the founding father. The same could be said about the show's creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
An unorthodox musical with a diverse cast about the life of Alexander Hamilton is creating waves on Broadway and beyond while it smashes box office records
An unorthodox musical with a diverse cast about the life of Alexander Hamilton is creating waves on Broadway and beyond while it smashes box office records. Charlie Rose reports.
Michelle Miller has the story of a young woman turning challenge into triumph
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The singer/actor tells CBS News' Lauren Moraski how he's prepping for the role of Lola in "Kinky Boots" on Broadway
The singer/actor tells CBS News' Lauren Moraski how he's prepping for the role of Lola in "Kinky Boots" on Broadway. He also recalls his first ever gig and opens up about his daughter and what's next.
A new Broadway show tells the inspiring true story behind the famous hymn, "Amazing Grace"
A new Broadway show tells the inspiring true story behind the famous hymn, "Amazing Grace." CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller reports.
He's starring in "Finding Neverland," the story of how Peter Pan came about
Before "Glee," Morrison made his mark in musicals like "Hairspray" as Link Larkin. Now he's back on Broadway in "Finding Neverland," the story of how Peter Pan came about. Morrison joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his latest role and how "Glee" impacted viewers around the country.
Actor Tommy Tune, this year's Tony lifetime achievement honoree, dishes on what excites him about the 2015 theater season
Actor Tommy Tune, this year's Tony lifetime achievement honoree, dishes on what excites him about the 2015 theater season.
The father and daughter pair talk Broadway, "Fun Home" and more on the red carpet of the 2015 Tonys
The father and daughter pair talk Broadway, "Fun Home" and more on the red carpet of the 2015 Tonys
Actress Patricia Clarkson opens up about her love for theater and offers some words of wisdom to budding actors on the red carpet of the 2015 Tony Awards
Actress Patricia Clarkson opens up about her love for theater and offers some words of wisdom to budding actors on the red carpet of the 2015 Tony Awards.
"Finding Neverland" producer Bryan Cranston talks about how theater connects the actor with the audience
"Finding Neverland" producer Bryan Cranston talks about how theater connects the actor with the audience.
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Iron & Wine performs "Roses"
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Iron & Wine performs "In Your Ocean"
Iron & Wine is the long-running and widely acclaimed project of American singer-songwriter Sam Beam. The five-time Grammy nominee's eighth full-length album "Hen's Teeth" is out now and features collaborations with the folk trio "I'm With Her" and backing vocals from his daughter Arden. Here's Iron & Wine performing "Singing Saw."
Iron & Wine performs "Singing Saw"
Iron & Wine is the long-running and widely acclaimed project of American singer-songwriter Sam Beam. The five-time Grammy nominee's eighth full-length album "Hen's Teeth" is out now and features collaborations with the folk trio "I'm With Her" and backing vocals from his daughter Arden. Here's Iron & Wine performing "Singing Saw."
What's behind Pokémon's wild success
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From the archives: Neil Sedaka on writing a hit song
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Neil Sedaka, singer whose hits included "Laughter in the Rain," dies at 86
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Book excerpt: "Never Mind the Happy" by Marc Shaiman
In his memoir, the Tony Award-winning composer of such hits as Broadway's "Hairspray" writes of his half-century in show business, which grew in part from his youthful worship of Bette Midler - an adoration that would grow into a collaboration.
"Scream" creator on directing latest movie
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Bobby J. Brown, "The Wire" and "Law & Order: SUV" actor, dies at 62
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Morgan Freeman on AI replicating his voice
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Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
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Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Netflix has ended its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and is clearing the way for a Paramount acquisition. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Hegseth declares Anthropic a "supply chain risk to national security"
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Book excerpt: "Streetwise" by Lloyd Blankfein
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Sen. Tom Cotton says "not a simple answer" as to who will lead Iran now
"There's probably a lot of jockeying inside of Iran right now, they have a very consultative, deliberative process to replace the Supreme Leader," Sen. Tom Cotton said Sunday on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Transcript: Sen. Tom Cotton on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
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Cotton says U.S., allies looking at "weeks, not days" in Iran
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Iran's Khamenei killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes after nearly 40-year reign
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Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
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Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
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Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
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Sen. Tom Cotton says "not a simple answer" as to who will lead Iran now
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Transcript: Sen. Tom Cotton on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
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Iron & Wine performs "Roses"
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War with Iran | CBS News Special
Tony Dokoupil anchors special coverage of the large-scale military operation launched by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled for nearly 40 years. President Trump said the U.S. would continue "heavy and pinpoint bombing" throughout the week or "as long as necessary."
Masih Alinejad discusses Iranian leader's death
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes by the U.S. and Israel on Saturday. CBS News contributor Masih Alinejad, who has survived three plots by Iran's regime to kill or kidnap her, discusses the crippling of the Iranian regime.
Potential impact of Iran strikes on oil, gas prices
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Security expert on avoiding threats in the U.S.
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Analyzing the destabilization of Iran's regime
With the U.S. and Israel launching an armed conflict with Iran, Saturday could mark one of the most consequential days for the Middle East in generations. Analyst and author Douglas Murray and CBS News' Major Garrett break it all down.