
Jeff Daniels: from "Dumber" to "Mockingbird"
We laugh every time we hear actor Jeff Daniels respond to Steve Kroft's question about Daniels' role as Atticus Finch in the Broadway production of "To Kill a Mockingbird."
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We laugh every time we hear actor Jeff Daniels respond to Steve Kroft's question about Daniels' role as Atticus Finch in the Broadway production of "To Kill a Mockingbird."
With Aaron Sorkin writing the adaptation and Jeff Daniels starring as Atticus Finch, the Harper Lee classic hits the stage. Steve Kroft reports.
We laugh every time we hear actor Jeff Daniels respond to Steve Kroft's question about Daniels' role as Atticus Finch in the Broadway production of "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Hundreds of Broadway performers are speaking out against three-time Tony Awards winner Patti LuPone over what they say is a pattern of "inappropriate and unacceptable public comments."
Valerie Mahaffey died in Los Angeles Friday after battling cancer, her publicist said.
Here's a look at a few Broadway performers whose 2025 Tony Award nominations are making history.
Tony Award nominee Justina Machado and Broadway newcomer Tatianna Córdoba join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss "Real Women Have Curves," a new musical based on the 2002 film. The show explores family, identity and chasing dreams against the backdrop of a struggling garment factory.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and LaTanya Richardson Jackson join "CBS Mornings" to discuss "Purpose," a six-time Tony-nominated drama about an influential family unraveling during a snowstorm. Richardson Jackson is nominated for Best Lead Actress for her role as matriarch Claudine.
She's been called one of the most influential 18-year-olds in America. Don't know Tavi Gevinson? You're about to. The fashion blogger and editor-in-chief of the online magazine Rookie is now opening on Broadway, in the Steppenwolf production of "This Is Our Youth." Anthony Mason reports.
Singer-songwriter Lizzie McAlpine says her music career took off on YouTube and social media, but she's always had a passion for the theater.
The creatives behind Broadway's "Buena Vista Social Club" sit down with Martha Teichner to discuss how a Grammy Award-winning album turned into a Broadway show. Then, Seth Doane travels to London to learn how gaslight enthusiasts are fighting to keep gas lamps in the city. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Nick Jonas sits down with CBS Newspath digital producer Julianne Ferreira to discuss how Type 1 diabetes affects his life, returning to Broadway in the musical "The Last Five Years," and how theater differs from touring with his brothers Joe and Kevin.
With 10 Tony nominations including for best original score, "Death Becomes Her" is earning praise for its music by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey.
Nicole Scherzinger is making her Broadway debut in the stripped down, modern revival of "Sunset Blvd." She talks with "CBS Mornings" about the show, taking on the role and her first Tony nomination.
Jeffrey Seller grew up an outsider, but with his talent, passion and perseverance, he became the ultimate Broadway insider. In his new memoir "Theater Kid," Seller talks about producing some of the biggest musicals of the modern era, including "Hamilton." Dana Jacobson has more.
The creatives behind Broadway's "Smash" sit down with Tracy Smith to discuss turning the hit television show into a Broadway musical. Then, Luke Burbank visits incarcerated workers at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution who make the denim behind the "Prison Blues" brand. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
The actor-playwright received two Tony nominations for the over-the-top comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln and her secret passion of becoming a cabaret star, while her husband, Abe, is trying to win the Civil War.
In this web exclusive, actor and playwright Cole Escola talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about the genesis of the Broadway farce "Oh, Mary!," the over-the-top comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln and her secret passion of becoming a cabaret star, for which Escola earned two Tony Award nominations. Escola also discusses their childhood in Oregon and early experiences in New York City, and gives Rocca a tour of their bespoke-decorated dressing room.
"Buena Vista Social Club," "Death Becomes Her" and "Maybe Happy Ending" tied for the most Tony nominations this year. Each is nominated for the coveted Best Musical award. Gordon Cox, contributing theater editor for Variety, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The 78th annual Tony Awards nominations have been announced at the competition is fierce. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin breaks down what to expect from Broadway's biggest night.
George Clooney is making 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.
Actor and singer Darren Criss sits down with Kelefa Sanneh to discuss his latest role in Broadway's "Maybe Happy Ending." Then, David Pogue visits the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, Texas, to learn how scientists are creating foods that will be served on the International Space Station. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Actor Al Pacino sits down with Ben Mankiewicz to discuss his career and his memoir "Sonny Boy." Then, Conor Knighton learns about larch trees, which radiate beautiful fall colors in Washington state a few weeks each year. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Director Jon Chu sits down with Jo Ling Kent to discuss his ongoing career and his latest project, "Wicked," which will be out later this year. Then, Serena Altschul visits the New York City Ballet to learn about the history of the renowned company celebrating 75 years of dance. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Rita Braver sits down with the cast of the Broadway play "POTUS." Also, Elaine Quijano explores the roughly 80% of doughnut shops in Southern California that are owned by Cambodian refugee families. "Here Comes The Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Two young children were killed and 17 others were injured in a shooting during a Catholic Mass packed with young students in south Minneapolis Wednesday morning. The shooter is also dead.
Two children are dead and more are injured after a shooting at a back-to-school mass at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
The Food and Drug Administration rescinded the emergency use authorization that made COVID-19 shots available for healthy children under 5 years old.
In the weeks since President Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington, D.C., violent crime is down vs. the same time last year.
Denmark's primary national broadcaster says Americans linked to Trump are carrying out covert influence operations to foment dissent in Greenland.
Sean Dunn allegedly threw a "submarine-style sandwich" at a CBP officer stationed in Northwest Washington, D.C., earlier this month.
A lawyer for Kilmar Abrego Garcia said he has asked a judge to reopen his immigration proceedings and is seeking asylum in the United States.
No college degree? Here are the jobs — and metro areas — that are most likely to pay you a six-figure salary.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.