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.
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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.
Curtain up for the 76th annual Tony Awards
The spotlight shines bright on Broadway tonight with the 76th annual Tony Awards, presented live on CBS and Paramount+. "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley offers a preview with some of the creators and performers being celebrated.
Comedian Alex Edelman on his road to Broadway
Performing in a production on Broadway is a lifelong dream for many. For writer-comedian Alex Edelman, his path to the Great White Way, where he is presenting his one-man show, "Just For Us," started in a pub behind a London shoe store.
Joel Grey on a life in the theater
As Broadway prepares for the Tony Awards, renowned song and dance man Joel Grey, who will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, offers his thoughts on the special community formed by those in the theater – and the audience. [Don't miss the 76th annual Tony Awards, live June 11 on CBS and Paramount+.]
9-year-old describes hearing shots fired during Minneapolis school shooting
June Holine, 9, described hearing the gunshots as she sat in the back of Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Fed board member Lisa Cook sues to block Trump's attempt to fire her
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook is suing over President Trump's attempt to fire her.
Huge Russian attack on Kyiv kills 15, including 4 kids, Ukraine says
Zelenskyy says Russian missiles and drones targeted civilians in Kyiv, killing children and showing Putin is "not choosing to end the war" despite Trump's efforts.
School shooting victim's mom was working in ICU when injured daughter arrived
One of the young victims of Wednesday's deadly mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school remains in critical condition Thursday, at the same hospital where her mother works as a pediatric critical care nurse.
CDC Director Susan Monarez refuses to step down, arguing only Trump can fire her
Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been removed from her job, a source told CBS News — but her attorneys called her firing "legally deficient."
Mexico senators come to blows after debate over U.S. military intervention
Mexican senators came to blows after a heated debate over alleged opposition calls for the U.S. to intervene militarily against drug cartels.
Amish mom threw 4-year-old into Ohio lake to test her faith, police say
Ruth Miller told investigators she believed she was acting at the direction of God when she allegedly killed her son Vincen at Atwood Lake, authorities said.
Microsoft fires two employees after sit-in at company headquarters
Microsoft said the workers, who were protesting the company's links to the Israeli military, broke into the office of a top company executive.
Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion mark at estimated $950 million
Saturday's Powerball jackpot has an estimated cash value of $428.9 million.