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Biographer Carol de Giere explores the creative career of the Grammy- and Oscar-winning composer of such treasured Broadway and movie hits as "Godspell," "Pippin" and "Wicked."
The composer and lyricist behind such hits as "Godspell," "Pippin" and "Wicked" talks about the price of his early success, and why he almost left composing Broadway musicals for good.
Stephen Schwartz is the composer-lyricist behind such Broadway hits as "Godspell," "Pippin," and "Wicked," which was adapted into two movies. Mo Rocca talks with Schwartz about the price of his early success, and why he almost left composing Broadway musicals for good. Rocca also talks with Kristin Chenoweth, star of Schwartz's latest Broadway show, "The Queen of Versailles."
In this web exclusive, Nicole Scherzinger, who won a Tony Award for the recent Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Sunset Boulevard," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about playing the "beautiful complexity" of femme fatale Norma Desmond. She also discusses the musical's themes of ageism in the entertainment industry; her early theater experiences; and why the original film's tragic story still resonates today.
In 1950, Billy Wilder directed "Sunset Boulevard," his caustic tale of Hollywood, obsession and murder, in which a fading star of silent pictures tries to recreate her fame. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with actress Nancy Olson about co-starring in the noir classic opposite Gloria Swanson and William Holden. Smith also sits down with Andrew Lloyd Webber, composer of the stage musical adapted from the film; and with Nicole Scherzinger, who won a Tony for the recent Broadway revival playing the femme fatale Norma Desmond.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and Oprah Daily creative director Adam Glassman appeared in the opening number of the hit Broadway musical.
George Clooney made his Broadway debut in "Good Night, and Good Luck," telling the story of pioneering reporter Edward R. Murrow. During rehearsals, Clooney stressed the importance of a free press.
"Purpose," a powerful Broadway family drama about legacy and faith, took home two awards at last month's Tonys. The man behind it, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, spoke to CBS News.
Three-time Emmy winner Jean Smart plays a woman trapped in a violent marriage in the one-woman play "Call Me Izzy." The show, written by CBS News contributor Jamie Wax, explores the power of creativity and survival.
Broadway composer Jerry Herman died on Thursday at the age of 88. Herman wrote cheerful, good-natured music and lyrics for shows including "Mame," "Hello, Dolly!" and "La Cage aux Folles." The creator of 10 Broadway shows, Herman won two Tony Awards for best musical.
Aaron Sorkin's "To Kill a Mockingbird" has been a hit on Broadway. Now they’re headed to Madison Square Garden in February, the first ever Broadway show to perform in the world-famous venue. We’re excited to announce 18,000 New York City Public School students are getting invites to see the show for free.
Alanis Morissette's music is making the transition to Broadway, in a new stage musical inspired by her landmark album "Jagged Little Pill." Correspondent Luke Burbank met backstage with Tony Award-winning director Diane Paulus ("Pippin," "Hair," "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess"), who talked about her attraction to the material and the cathartic ritual of theater.
Acting legend Jeff Goldblum has starred in popular Hollywood movies like "Jurassic Park," "The Fly," and "Independence Day." But it’s right here in the Big Apple where he got his start. Goldblum joins "CBS This Morning" from atop the Empire State Building, just blocks from where he made his Broadway debut. Now, he explores the world in his new show "The World According to Jeff Goldblum."
In this web extra, the Tony-nominated stars of the Broadway musical "War Paint," Christine Ebersole and Patti LuPone, talk with correspondent Richard Schlesinger about their real-life characters, cosmetic icons Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein, and about the high theatrics of the business magnates' lives.
Broadway musical legend Stephen Sondheim treasures the role that teachers have played in his life, and today helps honor educators with the annual Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards. In this web exclusive, Mo Rocca talks with Sondheim about the teachers who have inspired him, and visits with a recent award recipient, Tracey Rains of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School in Tennessee, whose selfless mentoring of student Chelsea Hayes was nothing short of life-altering.
Tracy Smith profiles singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, whose popular music is now the basis of a Broadway musical, "Escape to Margaritaville."
In this web exclusive, writer-comedian Tina Fey, whose 2004 film "Mean Girls" has been transferred to the Broadway stage as a musical, talks with Jane Pauley about the inspiration behind the film and play, Rosalind Wiseman's book about how to navigate cliques, "Queen Bees and Wannabes."
Tina Fey, who wrote the 2004 film "Mean Girls," talks with Jane Pauley about her collaborators who helped turn the teen comedy into a Broadway musical.
In this web exclusive, Tina Fey, the writer behind the new Broadway musical "Mean Girls," explains to "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley how her East Coast roots are the basis of her humor.
The Broadway revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical "Carousel" features some very contemporary touches: dances created by a 21st century sensation, 30-year old Justin Peck. Rita Braver profiles the dancer and choreographer whose invigorating work with the New York City Ballet has ballet and dance audiences on their toes.
Erin Moriarty interviews playwright Mart Crowley, whose groundbreaking 1968 play "The Boys in the Band," about a group of gay men attending a birthday party, is now on Broadway in a revival starring Jim Parsons and Zachary Quinto.
At the age of 40, with no professional acting experience, Lauren Ridloff was offered a starring role on Broadway. All the more remarkable for this deaf actress: She received a Tony nomination for her performance. Jamie Wax talked with Ridloff, star of the recent revival of "Children of a Lesser God," and with her co-star Joshua Jackson and director Kenny Leon.
You remember her from TV's "Sex and the City" and from her Tony-winning performances on Broadway. Now, Cynthia Nixon is running for Governor of New York. Erin Moriarty catches up with the actress-turned-progressive politician who is taking on incumbent Democrat Andrew Cuomo
Here's how to watch and what to know about presenters and performers as the 2025 Tony Awards honor the best of Broadway.
"Maybe Happy Ending" won big at the 2025 Tony Awards, taking home six awards, including the coveted Best Musical.
All Democrats and four Republican House members last week successfully brought a petition to the floor to force a vote to release the full Justice Department files on Epstein, circumventing GOP leaders.
Many Americans are "relieved" shutdown is over but expect higher health insurance costs.
The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in the Caribbean Sea in a display of American military power.
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a physician whose medical practice focused on hepatitis B, said he's "very concerned" about a potential change to the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson is on a form of life support, sources told CBS News.
The U.S. military conducted a strike on another boat accused of carrying narcotics on board on Saturday, killing three people, U.S. Southern Command announced.
Wilmer Chavarriais is believed to be the leader of Los Lobos, a drug trafficking syndicate that was recently designated a terrorist organization by the U.S.
Boyd was reportedly found shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and was rushed to the hospital.
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a New Hampshire Democrat, helped facilitate the deal to end the shutdown last week.