Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber recalls meeting Queen Elizabeth
"The Phantom of the Opera" composer met the queen on several occasions, and she was even a guest in his home.
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"The Phantom of the Opera" composer met the queen on several occasions, and she was even a guest in his home.
Since it opened at the Majestic Theatre on Jan. 26, 1988, Broadway's "Phantom" has had over 13,500 performances to 19.5 million people, producers said.
The show will celebrate its 35th anniversary prior to its closing.
The free performances featuring cast members of Broadway musicals are back.
The award-winning director and producer wrote a book inspired by his Coney Island alma mater.
Cardi B pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges stemming from the fights. Ten counts, including two felonies, were dismissed.
Plans for the monarch's state funeral have been crafted for years, but kept largely secret. Now, the invitations have gone out.
The queen's son King Charles III, and his sons William and Harry, were among the members of the royal family who accompanied her coffin through the British capital.
The music superstar offered advice to the surprised students at IS 232 in Morris Heights.
Sebastian Arcelus and Stephanie J. Block are cast as the baker and baker's wife in "Into the Woods."
The former James Bond star will appear in a special conversation with Late Show host Stephen Colbert.
The musical revival has consistently been the top-selling show since it opened in December.
McDaniels is visiting the Equity Project charter school, where he will speak about the role music played.
Jones has starred in 21 Broadway shows and won his second Tony Award in 1987 for "Fences."
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With Election Day a little more than three weeks away, a recent poll shows Latinos are projected to make up a sizeable percentage of eligible voters citywide.
Mangione's lawyers asked a New York federal judge to toss several charges, including the one that carries the death penalty.
When crews arrived on the scene on Williams Avenue in the New Lots section, there were large flames on the first floor in the back of the building, FDNY officials said.
Bellinger has a $25 million player option for 2026, but appears ready to test free agency.
A multisensory show merges sound, scent, and art to reimagine the painter's 1908 journey through "the City of Canals."
As they say, all good things must come to an end. It's a First Alert Weather Day, as rain arrives with some weather whiplash.
Kristen Hogan faces an attempted murder charge after police said she laced a bottle of wine with a toxic chemical and her partner drank it.
The October 2025 supermoon appeared in the skies over NYC, Long Island, New Jersey and beyond Monday night.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
Rubin's personal assistant, who was arrested in a Dallas-Fort Worth area suburb, allegedly arranged for the women to fly to New York for the encounters.
Acting Gov. Tahesha Way also declared a state of emergency, which is to take effect at 10 p.m. and stay in effect well into Monday.
Mark Bray said his views have been under attack since he wrote "Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Playbook"
One New Jersey high school canceled its homecoming dance that was set for this weekend, it said, due to low interest among students.
Nicole Hustik says her late grandfather is buried in the wrong spot at the Hillside cemetery and that it should be an easy fix.
Bishop Pedro Bismarck Chau's journey of faith started when he fled Nicaragua in 1983, sneaking across the southern border into the U.S.
Sophomore Orion Newby says he did not used ChatGPT to write an essay.
Nassau County authorities say passing grades on commercial driving tests were for sale at the Garden City DMV.
We're gearing up for a round of wet weather in and around NYC, as a nor'easter takes aim at the East Coast this holiday weekend.
The woman learned she was one of the hundreds, if not thousands, of babies illegally adopted under Pinochet's dictatorship in Chile.
A fire burned through a building that was home to several businesses on East Marie Street in Nassau County, Long Island.
With Election Day a little more than three weeks away, a recent poll shows Latinos are projected to make up a sizeable percentage of eligible voters citywide.
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
Mark Bray said his views have been under attack since he wrote "Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Playbook"
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
To Mamdani, the case has become a litmus test in the campaign -- one that weighs directly on the ability of the next mayor to stand up to President Trump.
About a dozen paramedics at Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital received a letter stating their positions will be eliminated in 30 days.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
The 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
In handwritten notes he left behind, the gunman repeatedly referenced CTE and asked for his brain to be studied.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Fans of sci-fi, fantasy, horror and more will bring their enthusiasm and costumes to the annual gathering, which runs through Sunday.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
FCI Fort Dix, one of several dozen federal prisons with a residential drug treatment program, will best allow Sean "Diddy" Combs "to address drug abuse issues," his lawyer said.
Aliaksei Protas had two goals and an assist, and the Capitals held on for a 4-2 win on Saturday night, spoiling New York's home opener.
Nico Hischier and Timo Meier each added a goal and two assists for the Devils in the 5-3 victory on Saturday night.
Adam Fox scored twice and added an assist as the New York Rangers beat the Penguins 6-1 to give new coach Mike Sullivan a victory in his return to Pittsburgh.
Bellinger has a $25 million player option for 2026, but appears ready to test free agency.
The Giants' rookies shined in prime time as New York handed the defending Super Bowl champions their second straight loss.
A multisensory show merges sound, scent, and art to reimagine the painter's 1908 journey through "the City of Canals."
Windsor Terrace neighbors are growing concerned the city's plan to redesign the busy four-lane corridor with bike lanes will make it less safe.
Ben Z's Law, named for a baby who died in a steam radiator accident in 2024, is heading to the mayor's desk after a supermajority in the NYC Council voted for it.
The park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they're in the middle of Brooklyn.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has what you need to know as the storm packing heavy rain and strong wind bears down on the Tri-State Area.
The gunfire erupted just after 6:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Soundview section. Police are searching for the gunman. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Tributes to the legendary actress poured in all day on Saturday. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos takes a look back at her career and legacy.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has a timeline of what to expect on Sunday and Monday and Adi Guajardo has a look at how some New Jersey coastal communities are preparing.
A person close to Mr. Biden told CBS News he started treatment a few weeks ago in Philadelphia, and is responding well. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
