Broadway musical "Suffs" shines spotlight on women's suffrage movement
"Suffs" puts a spotlight on suffragists who fought for the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote.
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LaChanze on expanding diversity behind Broadway's curtains
After spending most of her life performing, in such Broadway shows as "Once on This Island," "Ragtime" and "The Color Purple," the Tony Award-winner stepped off-stage to become a Broadway producer. More Tonys followed.
Tributes pour in for Chita Rivera
Tributes are continuing to pour in for Broadway legend Chita Rivera, known for bringing to life some of theater's most classic roles like Anita in "West Side Story" and Velma Kelly in "Chicago." Rivera died Tuesday at age 91. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers reflects on her decades-long career.
Chita Rivera, "West Side Story" star and Latina trailblazer, dies at 91
Chita Rivera, a star of the original "West Side Story," was honored with a Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre.
Chita Rivera dies at 91
Broadway icon Chita Rivera has died at age 91, her daughter said in a statement provided to CBS News. Rivera, best known for her role as Anita in the original 1957 Broadway cast of "West Side Story," received a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre in 2018. CBS News' Mo Rocca recalls Rivera's legacy.
Alex Newell on Tony-winning role in "Shucked"
Tony Award-winning actor Alex Newell joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their history-making role in the musical "Shucked."
Andrew Rannells on “Gutenberg! The Musical!"
Award-winning actor Andrew Rannells, alongside Josh Gad, takes center stage in the Broadway show “Gutenberg! The Musical!" The musical includes a one-time surprise cameo from “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King. Rannells joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the play.
Broadway's "Harmony" serves as reminder of Holocaust victims
The production shows there was so much promise for the Berlin-based group Comedian Harmonists.
Tina Fey on "Mean Girls" musical film, working with Lindsay Lohan again
Tina Fey brought "Mean Girls" back to the big screen 20 years after the original film became a massive hit, this time as a musical based on the "Mean Girls" Broadway show. She talked to Gayle King about revisiting the story, reprising her on-camera role and working with Lindsay Lohan again.
Broadway's "How to Dance in Ohio" shines a light on autistic stories
The new Broadway musical tells the real-life story of a group of autistic young people who are getting ready for their first formal dance. In a trailblazing first, the autistic characters are all played by autistic actors.
Broadway's "How to Dance in Ohio" shines a light on autistic stories
One of Broadway's newest musicals, "How to Dance in Ohio" tells the real-life story of a group of autistic young people who are getting ready for their first formal dance. Based on a documentary with the same title, it follows them as they learn how to dance, find dates, and handle rejection. In a trailblazing first, the autistic characters are all played by autistic actors. Correspondent David Pogue talks with the show's director, Sammi Cannold; and Ashley Wool, Imani Russell and Liam Pearce, three of the show's leads.
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.
"Hell's Kitchen": Alicia Keys' life and music inspires a new musical
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 talks "Sweeney Todd" cast album
Josh Groban joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his starring role in the Broadway revival of "Sweeney Todd."
Edging into the spotlight: When playing in the background is fame enough
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.
Melissa Etheridge on new book, Broadway show
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."
"Merrily We Roll Along" and its long road back to Broadway
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.
Leslie Odom Jr. talks return to Broadway
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.
Lili Thomas on taking the lead in "Chicago"
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.
Roger Bart on "Back to the Future" musical
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."
Drew Gehling on getting his voice back
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.
Broadway play explores on-set drama of "Jaws"
"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.
Andrew Rannells: Time inspired second book
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.
Tony Awards 2023 recap
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.
Andrew Lloyd Webber on the future of Broadway
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.
In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should to vote to release Epstein files
The president now says House Republicans should vote to release the files. House GOP leaders intend to hold a vote Tuesday, sources say.
FAA lifts emergency order that slashed flights at 40 major U.S. airports
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown.
Former DOJ pardon attorney criticizes Trump pardon of crypto billionaire
President Trump pardoned the billionaire founder of the largest crypto exchange in the world, Binance. It's raised questions about conflicts of interest and the president's use of the pardon power.
CBS News poll finds GOP, Trump seen as getting more from shutdown deal
Many Americans are "relieved" shutdown is over but expect higher health insurance costs.
U.S. to designate Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as terrorist organization
The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in the Caribbean Sea in a display of American military power.
SpaceX launches second satellite to monitor sea level changes
The Sentinel-6B is the second of two satellites in a $1 billion program to monitor sea levels over a full decade.
Cassidy says he's "very concerned" about possible hepatitis B vaccine schedule change
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.
U.S. strikes another alleged drug boat, killing 3 in Eastern Pacific
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.
Jets cornerback Kris Boyd critically wounded in NYC shooting, reports say
Boyd was reportedly found shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and was rushed to the hospital.