New play "Make Me Gorgeous!" explores life of Kenneth Marlowe
Actor Wade McCollum plays Kenneth Marlowe, who became Kate for the final years of his life.
Actor Wade McCollum plays Kenneth Marlowe, who became Kate for the final years of his life.
It's been a 13-year-long labor of love by the Grammy-winning musician, singer and songwriter: an off-Broadway musical loosely based on her own life story.
Josh Groban joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his starring role in the Broadway revival of "Sweeney Todd."
They play in the background, or are called up when the stars aren't available. But sidemen musicians, backup ball players and Broadway understudies have traits in common that allow them to shine even when they're not number one.
Legendary rock star Melissa Etheridge tells "CBS Mornings" she finds "great healing" in sharing deeply personal stories in her new memoir, "Talking to My Angels," as well as on her new Broadway show, "Melissa Etheridge: My Window."
Stephen Sondheim's musical about the long, complicated friendships of a trio of creatives, savaged by critics when it debuted in 1981, has been restaged in an acclaimed revival starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez.
Tony and Grammy Award-winner Leslie Odom Jr. joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his return to Broadway with the revival of Ossie Davis' "Purlie Victorious." Leslie Odom Jr. talks about stepping into the role of Purlie and why he has a personal connection to the play.
Broadway musical "Chicago" will introduce audiences to the first Asian American actress to play the lead part of Matron "Mama" Morton on Monday when actress and singer Lili Thomas makes her Broadway debut in the role. Thomas joined CBS News to talk about the experience.
CBS News' Christina Ruffini met with Broadway actor Drew Gehling to hear about his journey from having vocal cord issues to launching a study that could help others.
Tony Award-winning actor Roger Bart joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss playing the role of Dr. Emmett Brown in "Back to the Future: The Musical."
Tony Award-winning actor Alex Newell joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their history-making role in the musical "Shucked."
"Jaws" was the first summer blockbuster, but technical issues plagued production as tensions rose between actors Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider. In the new Broadway play "The Shark is Broken," Robert Shaw's son Ian Shaw explores the volatile dynamics between the three big personalities.
Award-winning actor Andrew Rannells joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book "Uncle of the Year." Rannells also talks about the actors strike and his upcoming new Broadway musical.
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.
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.
Performing in a Broadway production is a lifelong dream for many. For writer-comedian Alex Edelman, his path to the Great White Way, where he is presenting his one-man show, "Just For Us," started in a pub behind a London shoe store.
Performing in a production on Broadway is a lifelong dream for many. For writer-comedian Alex Edelman, his path to the Great White Way, where he is presenting his one-man show, "Just For Us," started in a pub behind a London shoe store.
For the first time in 43 years, there is no production on Broadway by the composer whose blockbusters helped define musical theater over the past half-century. He talks about the state of theater today.
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.
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+.]
Nominated for five Tony Awards including best musical revival, Lerner & Loewe's "Camelot" is a romantic telling of King Arthur, Queen Guenevere and the Knights of the Round Table. But did Arthur really exist?
This year's Tony Awards will air Sunday on CBS from New York's Washington Heights neighborhood, but the ceremony was almost canceled due to the ongoing writers strike. WCBS reporter Dave Carlin joins to discuss how the producers reached an agreement with the Writers Guild and which shows are expected to win big.
The Emmy-winning star of "Killing Eve" is now an Olivier Award-winner and Tony-nominee for her performance in the one-woman play "Prima Facie," as a British barrister confronting injustice in the legal system with regards to victims of sexual assault.
"Ain't No Mo'" is nominated for six Tony awards. Playwright Jordan E. Cooper discusses the play and its short run despite its critical success. Michelle Miller has his story.
For the 71-year-old Tony-winner, now appearing in "Hadestown," it all began as a child in Brooklyn, N.Y., when relatives encouraged her to dance and sing on her grandmother's dining room table.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
As the verdict was read, former President Donald Trump's eyes appeared to close, and his head shook slightly, lips pursed and eyes downcast.
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.
CBS News fact checked four misleading claims Trump made about his trial in remarks he made Friday morning.
President Biden said Israel's proposal consists of three phrases. Hamas has not yet responded.
The top four leaders of the House and Senate invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint meeting of Congress.
Senior Airman Roger Fortson was in his apartment when he was fatally shot by a deputy.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles last weekend due to an ulcer flare up, his representatives said.
As the verdict was read, former President Donald Trump's eyes appeared to close, and his head shook slightly, lips pursed and eyes downcast.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Remp served in World War II and stayed in the Marines all the way through the Vietnam War.
CBS News fact checked four misleading claims Trump made about his trial in remarks he made Friday morning.
Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles last weekend due to an ulcer flare up, his representatives said.
Authors complained for years that the organization was predominantly White — causing membership to plummet.
Costco hasn't raised the cost of its popular hot dog and soda combo in nearly 40 years, and it's not about to now, a senior exec says.
FCC calls on Congress for funding to restart program that helped low-income households get high-speed internet service.
Google said it's rolling back its AI-generated search results feature after two weeks. Here's why.
the law would require fossil fuel companies to contribute to a superfund that will be used to help the state adapt to climate change and develop more resilient infrastructure.
As the verdict was read, former President Donald Trump's eyes appeared to close, and his head shook slightly, lips pursed and eyes downcast.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
CBS News fact checked four misleading claims Trump made about his trial in remarks he made Friday morning.
A former top U.S. agricultural official testified that Menendez tried to stop him from disrupting a halal certification monopoly that Egypt awarded to one of his constituents.
The former president often speaks about removing "criminals out of our country." Some countries could keep Trump out of theirs.
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people.
Details of the FDA's proposal were published Friday ahead of a meeting next week.
The Mediterranean diet has long been regarded as a heart-healthy option, but a new study has found the diet may help reduce risk of death.
For the first time, the CDC confirms a person infected with bird flu in the U.S. has acute respiratory symptoms. It is the third human case tied to the dairy cattle H5N1 outbreak and the second case in a dairy farm worker in Michigan.
Robert Pickton was assaulted at Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec, a maximum-security federal institution, by another inmate, authorities said.
The top four leaders of the House and Senate invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint meeting of Congress.
Eliseo Imperial Castro, who was wanted by the U.S., was the nephew of Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
As Russia's war on Ukraine continues, a new report finds many Ukrainians are struggling with poor well-being.
The New Caledonian fern, Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has more than 50 times more DNA packed into the nucleus of its cells than humans do.
Jennifer Lopez has canceled her upcoming summer tour to spend more time with her "children, family and close friends," Live Nation announced Friday.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
Michael Crichton's thriller about a massive volcanic eruption in Hawaii was unfinished when the "Jurassic Park" author died in 2008; more than 15 years later, James Patterson, the bestselling writer behind the Alex Cross series, has completed Crichton's work.
Tony-nominated actress Shoshana Bean talked about the opportunity to star in "Hell's Kitchen," which was inspired by Alicia Keys' life.
Actor Maya Hawke talked about focusing on her music career as the "Stranger Things" star films the final season of the hit series.
All systems are go for a second attempted launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule on Saturday, making its maiden voyage to the International Space Station with two astronauts on board. Manuel Bojorquez reports from the Kennedy Space Center.
ChatGPT developer OpenAI warns that state actors worldwide use generative artificial intelligence to run covert propaganda operations. The company told The Washington Post it found groups in Russia, China, Iran and Israel using its technology to build and launch social media campaigns. Gerrit De Vynck, tech reporter for The Post, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Google said it's rolling back its AI-generated search results feature after two weeks. Here's why.
Australia is investigating a potential Ticketmaster data breach affecting over half a billion users. Those behind the attack are said to be offering the data for $500,000 on the dark web. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga brings us the latest details.
A recent study from the University of Washington suggests that rising summer temperatures threaten triploid oysters, specifically bred in the 1970s to be more resilient to harsher environments. Despite that, researchers found that triploids die nearly 2.5 times faster than other oysters when under heat stress. Neil Thompson, geneticist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
The New Caledonian fern, Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has more than 50 times more DNA packed into the nucleus of its cells than humans do.
Can the climate crisis be won as temperatures soar, oceans rise and air quality deteriorates? Former presidential candidate Tom Steyer thinks it can. The climate investor joins "America Decides" to discuss his new book "Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War."
The spread of an avian flu virus in cattle has again brought public health attention to the potential for a global pandemic. Fighting it would depend, for now, on 1940s technology that makes vaccines from hens' eggs.
Turbulence on flights has been increasing, and climate change could be one of the reasons why. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains how the human-caused phenomenon affects the flight path.
Robert Pickton was assaulted at Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec, a maximum-security federal institution, by another inmate, authorities said.
Eliseo Imperial Castro, who was wanted by the U.S., was the nephew of Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Jose Ibarra pleaded not guilty to killing nursing student Laken Hope Riley on Friday in a Georgia court.
A notorious hacking group claims it has stolen names, addresses, phone numbers and partial credit card details from half a billion Ticketmaster customers, putting it up for sale for half a million dollars. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Police used forensic genetic genealogy and family tree research to solve the cold case.
If you missed the fantastic display of the northern lights in May, you could soon have another chance. In early June, the active solar region responsible for those multi-colored hues in the night sky will be in prime position to generate solar storms impacting us on Earth. Ryan French, solar physicist with the National Solar Observatory, joins CBS News to explain.
Boeing is preparing to launch its crewed Starliner spacecraft on Saturday after having to scrub the plan twice before due to technical difficulties. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood is following the preparations for Boeing's flight.
If the first piloted test flight goes well, NASA hopes to certify the Starliner for regularly scheduled service starting next year.
The galaxy was spotted as astronomers and scientists studied what's known as "Cosmic Dawn."
Scientists used decades-old images to track changes on the planet's surface.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
President Biden broke his silence Friday on former President Donald Trump's conviction in his New York criminal case. His comments preceded remarks about a new Israeli cease-fire proposal. Margaret Brennan and Major Garrett have analysis.
Speaking from the White House on Friday, President Biden criticized former President Donald Trump's response to his conviction in New York. Trump has claimed the trial was "unfair" and "rigged." Robert Costa has more.
Highly decorated veteran Richard "Gunny" Remp, 98, had days left to live, but one thing still left to achieve: receiving his high school diploma. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to show what went into fulfilling his dying wish.
Jennifer Lopez has canceled her upcoming summer tour to spend more time with her "children, family and close friends," Live Nation announced Friday.
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.