Cameron Crowe talks about turning "Almost Famous" into Tony-nominated musical
Crowe and Tom Kitt are nominated for Best Original Score for the musical based on Crowe's 2000 movie.
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Crowe and Tom Kitt are nominated for Best Original Score for the musical based on Crowe's 2000 movie.
David Zayas, who frequently appears on TV and in films, is nominated for his featured acting role in "Cost of Living."
Young spoke to CBS2's Dana Tyler about the play, the importance of inclusion and the Tony Awards moving to Washington Heights this year.
Tom Kitt and Cameron Crowe are Tony-nominated for Best Original Score for Broadway's "Almost Famous." The musical was based on Crowe's Oscar-winning movie from 2000. The story is a somewhat personal portrait of Crowe's real life as a teenage music journalist who hits the road with a rock band. Both nominees talked to CBS2 about their Tony nominations and what it meant to adapt the movie to a musical.
Shane McAnally is Tony-nominated for Best Original score, along with his co-composer Brandy Clark for the new musical "Shucked." Both McAnally and Clark are known as country music singer-songwriters. Their first Broadway show lands them in the spotlight. CBS2's Dana Tyler sat down with McAnally who talks about the critical acclaim and audience reaction to a musical about corn.
David Zayas is nominated for a Tony Award for his featured acting role in "Cost of Living." Zayas, who frequently appears on television and in films, talks about returning to the stage in an ensemble play.
In her second Broadway show, Kara Young is nominated for a second Tony Award. Young was part of the ensemble in "Cost of Living." The Pulitzer Prize-winning play, written by Martyna Majok, follows two caregivers and how their paths cross. Young spoke to CBS2'S Dana Tyler about the play, the importance of inclusion and the Tony Awards moving to Washington Heights this year.
The cast spoke about what makes this production authentic, historic and special.
CBS2's Dave Carlin took a closer look at the Best New Musical category and the nominees behind some of the season's hottest shows.
CBS2's Dana Tyler spoke to Jordan E. Cooper, who is nominated for two Tony Awards for writing and starring in the new play "Ain't No Mo'."
The musical "Some Like It Hot" is the most Tony-nominated show of the season with 13, including Best Musical.
Cahoon has been nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical. He spoke with CBS2's Dana Tyler.
Lorna Courtney from "& Juliet" reflects on her Tony nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical with CBS2's Dana Tyler.
Pierce, who has become a star on the stage, on television and on the big screen, reflects on his nomination for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play for his role in "Death of a Salesman."
The nominations were just announced on CBS Mornings and we're chatting with CBS2's Dana Tyler and Dave Carlin for their reactions.
The nominations were just announced on CBS Mornings and we're chatting with CBS2's Dana Tyler and Dave Carlin for their reactions.
The nominations were just announced on CBS Mornings and we're chatting with CBS2's Dana Tyler and Dave Carlin for their reactions.
The nominations were just announced on CBS Mornings and we're chatting with CBS2's Dana Tyler and Dave Carlin for their reactions.
Brosnahan and Isaac are transported to Greenwich Village in the 1960s in "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window."
This is Isaac's first time on Broadway. Brosnahan made her Broadway debut in 2013.
"New York, New York" tells the story of people trying to make it in the city.
It's a big opening night for the new play "Prima Facie." It stars Emmy award-winning actress Jodie Comer, who's making her Broadway Debut. CBS2's Dave Carlin has a preview.
After nearly 14,000 performances, the legendary musical took its final bow Sunday night.
Genao, a Brooklyn native whose family moved to Connecticut when she was 10, knows the importance of shining from the inside out.
Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera," the longest-running show in Broadway history, closes Sunday night.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Two-for-one tickets are returning for New York City's Off-Broadway Week.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
An Extreme Cold Warning is in place across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut through 1 p.m. Sunday.
New York City officials are expanding efforts to make sure all residents stay safe during Saturday night's dangerously cold conditions.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order he says will protect New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement" by the Trump administration.
New York City police are searching for three suspects accused of trying to break into homes on Staten Island and in one case stealing a luxury car.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
An Extreme Cold Warning is in place across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut through 1 p.m. Sunday.
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk in the Bronx and hitting pedestrians on a sidewalk Friday.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
An Extreme Cold Warning is in place across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut through 1 p.m. Sunday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
The Democratic primary race for the Congressional seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill is too close to call.
Gateway Tunnel construction may resume after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's funding freeze for New York and New Jersey's $16 billion infrastructure project.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
A Long Island man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer appeared in court Friday. Matthew Smith entered a not guilty plea.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order he says will protect New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement" by the Trump administration.
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
The Democratic primary race for the Congressional seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill is too close to call.
Mount Sinai and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 Mount Sinai physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Day 25 of the New York City nurses strike saw protests, arrests and some progress in the negotiations.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Two-for-one tickets are returning for New York City's Off-Broadway Week.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
The Nets used an 80-point first half to beat the short-handed Wizards 127-113 on Saturday.
Ryan's father led the Jets from 2009-14, including back-to-back appearances in the AFC Championship Game.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
The New York Knicks are acquiring guard Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans, according to a person with knowledge of the trade deal.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
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.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg for Congress, a source familiar with the issue confirmed to CBS News.
Two pedestrians are recovering after they were struck by a driver in the Bronx. Police say he was drunk and is now facing charges after his vehicle jumped the curb. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
A house went up in flames on Long Island on Saturday.
The dangerously cold weather hitting New York City on Saturday night is unlike anything we've experienced in years, and officials are ramping up their efforts to keep New Yorkers safe and warm. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for February 7 at 7 p.m.
