3 family-friendly shows in NYC to check out this holiday season
Want to take the whole family to the theatre this holiday season? CBS News New York's Dave Carlin recommends three productions to check out, including a new show that's pure chaos.
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Want to take the whole family to the theatre this holiday season? CBS News New York's Dave Carlin recommends three productions to check out, including a new show that's pure chaos.
Legendary composer John Kander was honored at his Broadway musical "Cabaret" on Wednesday night.
The new Broadway musical "Tammy Faye" will take its final bow Dec. 8. The closing announcement comes less than one week after it celebrated opening night.
This version takes place in a nightclub environment, bringing Shakespeare's festival setting into the modern world.
We're getting a first look at George Clooney's Broadway debut in "Good Night, and Good Luck."
The show tells the story of a real-life, complicated icon. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin covers arts and entertainment and reports on how the show dives into success, scandal and forgiveness.
A diner serves as the centerpiece for a new play called "The Counter," now running at the Laura Pels Theatre.
Broadway honored Dame Maggie Smith on Thursday by dimming theater marquees in her memory. Smith died Sept. 27 at age 89.
Two very different stage adaptations of F. Scott Fitzgerald's literary masterpiece "The Great Gatsby" are now running in New York City. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin offers an inside look at the off-Broadway play "Gatz" and the Broadway musical "The Great Gatsby."
Off-Broadway shows are taking on some serious topics this fall. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin takes a look at three new plays.
New York City Center's production of "Ragtime" opened Wednesday night. It tells the stories of New York families in the early 1900s.
Playbill is celebrating its 140th anniversary by rolling out four different retro covers for Broadway and off-Broadway shows.
A reimagined version of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" opens Thursday night on Broadway. The play stars Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler and has a club culture twist. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Broadway actor, singer and motivational speaker Aaron Lazar is raising awareness to end ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, Lazar is telling his story to audiences.
An Off-Broadway production was postponed after objections from the New York Archdiocese.
One of the most highly anticipated Broadway revivals of the season, "Sunset Boulevard," opens Sunday night. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin spoke to star Nicole Scherzinger about her Broadway debut and the demanding role.
A starry revival of the classic American play "Our Town" opened on Broadway Thursday night.
All Broadway theaters will dim their lights to honor late actor Gavin Creel, who died last month at the age of 48.
The play stars Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher and is based on a best-selling memoir. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin met with the stars and the playwright about bringing this romantic comedy to Broadway.
The play features music and lyrics by "Guster" frontman Ryan Miller, who scored the original film, and Nkeki Obi-Melekwe.
Two new plays opened on Broadway this week, each tackling intense topics. Ambition and complicated family dynamics are at the heart of "The Hills of California," while "McNeal," starring Robert Downey Jr., explores AI and creativity. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin spoke with cast members and creatives from both shows.
Broadway is mourning the death of actor Gavin Creel, a star who shined on stage for more than 20 years.
Current and past stars of "Little Shop of Horrors" helped celebrate the musical in Times Square on Thursday to mark five years since the revival opened Off-Broadway.
Actress Alyssa Milano – known for her roles on "Charmed," "Who's the Boss?" and more – is making her Broadway debut in the long-running musical "Chicago." CBS News New York's Dave Carlin sat down with Milano to talk about trying something new.
The Museum of Broadway just opened an exhibit celebrating Latin and Hispanic contributions onstage and backstage. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
Outdoor dining sheds across New York City must come down today as the new Dining Out NYC rules for restaurants take effect.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
There were warm feelings of gratefulness and giving inside New York City food pantries and charities on Thanksgiving.
Meals were interrupted by flames in Brooklyn on Thanksgiving after a manhole fire spread, prompting emergency evacuations.
The Bronx Zoo had its first ever float in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, as it celebrates its 125th birthday.
Temperatures will feel like the 30s on Black Friday, but the region should stay mostly dry.
Thanksgiving is a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
Temperatures will feel like the 30s on Black Friday, but the region should stay mostly dry.
The City of Hoboken was targeted in a ransomware attack Wednesday morning, officials said. The cyber attack forced the closure of City Hall, and shut down all online city services.
Thanksgiving is a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A New Jersey minister who has spent over two decades helping people experiencing homelessness says his efforts have been put on hold right before Thanksgiving.
A Long Island family says they caught porch pirates swiping a package from their home earlier this month, but they weren't the ones who had ordered the item.
A family on Long Island has been forced out of their home right before Thanksgiving after an alleged drunk driver crashed into it.
Love the idea or hate it, the Long Island Thanksgiving turkey pizza pie is going viral at Pino's Pizza in Deer Park.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Outdoor dining sheds across New York City must come down today as the new Dining Out NYC rules for restaurants take effect.
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, was convicted of 16 felony counts in July.
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
The injury-depleted Brooklyn Nets beat the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
The Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders on Wednesday night.
Kyrie Irving scored 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Jordan Binnington set the St. Louis franchise record with his 152nd victory as the Blues beat the Devils on Wednesday night.
A Queens homeowner tells CBS News New York she believes a solar panel company misled her about the cost, which the company denies.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
A survey from NerdWallet found 40% of holiday shoppers feel pressure to spend more money on gifts than they're comfortable with.
For Shirley Chisholm Day in 2024, New York City is commemorating the pioneering congresswoman on what would have been her 100th birthday. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
There were more incidents targeting politicians on Thanksgiving following threats against some of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks. CBS News New York's Wendy Gillette reports.
President-elect Donald Trump is getting pushback on his intentions to enact new tariffs against America's closest allies. CBS News New York's Wendy Gillette reports.
Water has been temporarily restored on the Upper West Side after a water main break left hundreds of people without water before Thanksgiving.
