"Phantom of the Opera" to close after 35 years on Broadway
The show will celebrate its 35th anniversary prior to its closing.
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The show will celebrate its 35th anniversary prior to its closing.
"The Phantom of the Opera," Broadway's longest-running show, will close within months. The announcement caught theater-goers CBS2's Alecia Reid spoke to by surprise.
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 free performances featuring cast members of Broadway musicals are back.
Broadway's "The Phantom of the Opera" will close after a record 35 years.
The outer boroughs are getting a taste of the Great White Way. CBS2's Cindy Hsu speaks with the city's commissioner of media and entertainment for more on what fans can expect.
The free performances featuring cast members of Broadway musicals are back.
Sebastian Arcelus and Stephanie J. Block are cast as the baker and baker's wife in "Into the Woods."
Sebastian Arcelus and Stephanie J. Block play the baker and baker's wife in the Broadway show "Into the Woods."
The musical revival has consistently been the top-selling show since it opened in December.
The musical revival has consistently been the top-selling show since it opened in December.
The legendary stage and screen actor received a rare honor Monday as a Broadway theater was renamed after him. The push of a button illuminated a marquee that used to read "Cort Theatre." Now, it's the "James Earl Jones Theatre." CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
Jones has starred in 21 Broadway shows and won his second Tony Award in 1987 for "Fences."
Legendary stage and screen actor James Earl Jones received a rare honor Monday as a Broadway theater was renamed after him. CBS2's Dave Carlin was at the celebration.
Previews for "The Piano Lesson" start on Sept. 19 at the Barrymore Theatre. Opening night is Oct. 13.
Movie star Samuel L. Jackson is back on Broadway, starring in "The Piano Lesson" written by the late Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson. CBS2's Dana Tyler spoke with the cast and the play's director, Jackson's wife.
A Broadway theater is being renamed to honor actor James Earl Jones.
She says under the production's COVID protocols, she cannot return to the theater for 10 days.
Actress Lea Michele will miss several "Funny Girl" performances after testing positive for COVID-19.
Movie star Samuel L. Jackson returns to Broadway in October, starring in "The Piano Lesson," written by late Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson. CBS2's Dana Tyler spoke with the cast and the play's director, Jackson's wife.
Tuesday also marked Tovah Feldshuh's first performance as Mrs. Brice.
Actress Lea Michele took over the lead role in the Broadway revival of "Funny Girl" on Tuesday night.
Josh Groban will star in the title role opposite Annaleigh Ashford, who will play Mrs. Lovett.
There are 22 participating shows offering two tickets for the price of one.
Tuesday is the start of Broadway Week, which means deep discounts are available for many popular shows. CBS2's Christina Fan reports on the lower price ticket options and what some fans want to see.
Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island in recorded history.
The victim's son said surveillance footage shows the mother's overnight home health aide got into bed with her and stab her.
For riders, the agency blame game doesn't change the commute they potentially face Thursday with heavy rain expected.
"With early voting underway, I wanted to reiterate my support for Andrew Cuomo," Bloomberg said, in part, in a post on X.
Russian mobsters Rafat Amirov and Polad Omarov had been convicted back in March in Manhattan of plotting to kill Masih Alinejad.
Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island in recorded history.
The victim's son said surveillance footage shows the mother's overnight home health aide got into bed with her and stab her.
For riders, the agency blame game doesn't change the commute they potentially face Thursday with heavy rain expected.
"With early voting underway, I wanted to reiterate my support for Andrew Cuomo," Bloomberg said, in part, in a post on X.
Russian mobsters Rafat Amirov and Polad Omarov had been convicted back in March in Manhattan of plotting to kill Masih Alinejad.
Thursday will be a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the morning commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
According to activists, the majority of those taken away in the Woodbridge, N.J. operation were packers at Savino Del Bene, an international shipping company.
Thursday will be a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the morning commute.
Operations at Newark Liberty on Monday were impacted by massive delays from Sunday that spilled over. Later, a ground stop was issued.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
Video from the scene showed the two-story building on Richards Avenue engulfed in flames, as the massive inferno lit up the night sky.
Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island in recorded history.
The victim's son said surveillance footage shows the mother's overnight home health aide got into bed with her and stab her.
Members of the community protested on Tuesday, saying a $160 increase per year is too much.
The common cuckoo bird has only been spotted four times in U.S. history in the lower 48 states, experts say. Now, it's in Riverhead.
Blakeman and Koslow are vying to be executive of a county with a changing demographic and a population larger than 10 states.
"With early voting underway, I wanted to reiterate my support for Andrew Cuomo," Bloomberg said, in part, in a post on X.
City Council data from 2024 shows about 20% of New York City residents receive SNAP. In the Bronx, more than 40% of people rely on it.
After being highly outspoken against Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani's policies, a group of bodega owners is endorsing him in the New York City's mayor's race.
Democrat Zohran Mamdani, independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa have all made promises to reduce crime and make the city safer.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks among rank-and-file senators aimed at ending the government shutdown have ramped up.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to catch the performance on a livestream.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Three of the band's founding members are from Long Island, and this is their first time playing the arena where they grew up going to see shows.
The Eagles acquired cornerback Michael Carter II in a trade with the Jets ahead of next week's NFL trade deadline.
It was Quick's first shutout this season and the 64th of his career, tying Rangers great Henrik Lundqvist for 17th place in NHL history.
The loss snapped the Devils' eight-game win streak, which tied a franchise record for the most victories through the first nine games of a season.
New York's Jalen Brunson scored 36 points but hurt himself midway through the fourth quarter in a play that sparked Milwaukee's winning rally.
David Pastrnak had a goal and an assist to help the Boston Bruins rally for a 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
A new survey found hundreds of illegally parked vehicles in the Downtown Brooklyn every day.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
Police are looking for three suspects in a multimillion dollar heist in Queens.
New York City's mayoral candidates continue to receive late endorsements as we inch closer to Election Day. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A man claims the person paid to protect his elderly mother stabbed her inside her Long Island home. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll likes to limit distractions around the team, but a former Giant calling out one of Big Blue's captains is creating one. CBS News New York's Krystle Rich reports.
Actor Daniel Radcliffe is returning to Broadway.
