Bowen Yang to make Broadway debut in "Oh, Mary!"
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
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Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
The SNL star will take over the lead role of "Mary Todd Lincoln" in the Tony Award-winning play.
Kids 18 and under can see a participating Broadway show for free when they are accompanied by a full-paying adult on Aug. 25.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
The show will be based on the Oscar-winning 1984 film that made Prince a household name beginning in March 2027.
Iglesias, known to his music fans as "Candelita," is joining the production of "Buena Vista Social Club." Starting Aug. 27, Iglesias will play the role of the narrator in the musical. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
As CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports, a talent showcase and competition was held for the second straight year, giving young potential stars the chance to sing their hearts out for prizes and all-important exposure
"Dolly: A True Original Musical" will take viewers on a journey of the singer's life at the St. James Theatre on West 44th Street.
"Dolly: A True Original Musical," about the life of legendary country artist Dolly Parton, is set to come to Broadway in New York City starting in December.
Miranda and Eisa Davis will write the book, music and lyrics for the musical based on the 1979 movie produced by Paramount.
The Tony award-nominated actor originated the role in the smash hit musical 10 years ago.
The musical, which brims with characters, is based on his family, friends and neighbors growing up. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin met with the star to talk about his show and his busy life.
Pink brought energy and fun to the 79th Tony Awards as the host at Radio City Music Hall. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin has more on the big winners and the star-studded tribute performances.
The stage is set for the Tony Awards on Sunday night at Radio City Music Hall. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin covers arts and entertainment and has a preview from the blue carpet.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Carrie Coon made a big splash in "The White Lotus" and "The Gilded Age," and now she's leading the cast of "Bug" on Broadway. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
The singer known for her live shows featuring acrobatic and aerial stunts will host the Tony Awards on Sunday. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers spoke with her about hosting Broadway's biggest night.
CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson and Vladimir Duthiers preview the 79th Tony Awards, which will be held Sunday at Radio City Music Hall.
Ehrenreich is part of the ensemble in the dark comedy's revival on Broadway.
It comes 20 years after the Broadway legend's first nod -- Featured Actor in a Musical for "The Drowsy Chaperone." This year he's nominated as featured actor in a play for "Marjorie Prime." CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
The team behind "Liberation" is nominated for five Tony awards. The show is about a group of women who meet in a gym and share stories from their lives as part of the women's liberation movement.
This year's Tony nominees for Featured Actor represent a wide-range of performances in Broadway musicals and plays. Some are previous Tony Award-winners, like Andre De Shields, but many are first-time nominees, like Ali Louis Bourzgui. They are familiar faces from the stage and television, including Ben Levi Ross, an actor from the CBS show "Elsbeth".
Performances of Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" resume Wednesday night, just over three weeks after a fire broke out at the theater. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
"The Book of Mormon" resumes Broadway performances Wednesday, and "Chess" announces a new closing date in Tuesday's Broadway & Beyond.
Six people are hurt after a fire broke out at a home in the Woodhaven section of Queens early Wednesday morning, firefighters said.
A man says he saved his wife and her friend after their tour boat capsized near Liberty Island last weekend.
There was a show of support Tuesday night outside Yorktown Justice Court, where a former New York City police officer faced charges in the shooting death of a dog named Luke.
Ryan McMahon and Trent Grisham each hit a two-run single in the seventh inning to send the Yankees past the slumping Mariners 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Martín Pérez pitched six more scoreless innings, Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson homered, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 4-0.
Six people are hurt after a fire broke out at a home in the Woodhaven section of Queens early Wednesday morning, firefighters said.
A man says he saved his wife and her friend after their tour boat capsized near Liberty Island last weekend.
There was a show of support Tuesday night outside Yorktown Justice Court, where a former New York City police officer faced charges in the shooting death of a dog named Luke.
After last weekend's boating tragedy near Liberty Island, there are many questions about boating safety. The U.S. Coast Guard has what you need to know to make sure a boat and its driver are safe and legal.
Rafael Rubio, the New York City Council worker who was detained and released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has now been granted asylum.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Police have made an arrest after a mother and child were hit crossing the street Tuesday morning in New Jersey.
New technology is being installed at Newark that will help track planes and vehicles moving around the airport.
Four suspects pulled off a brazen smash-and-grab robbery inside a Woodbridge, New Jersey, jewelry store over the weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Residents of a Newark apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
Rafael Rubio, the New York City Council worker who was detained and released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has now been granted asylum.
Ethan Funk, a 20-year-old Long Island college student, can tell you what day of the week any particular date fell on, regardless of how long ago it was.
A Long Island college student is wowing people with what his mom calls his "superpower." CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
Democratic Rep. John Larson — who has represented central Connecticut since the late 1990s — lost his party's primary Tuesday to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, CBS News has projected.
Rafael Rubio, the New York City Council worker who was detained and released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has now been granted asylum.
President Trump is weighing in on New York City's new pied-à-terre tax, a day after a judge on Staten Island temporarily blocked implementation of the controversial measure.
Back in March 1994, Yossi Spalter traveled on a van with his Yeshiva classmates from Manhattan to Crown Heights over the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip changed his life.
A judge on Staten Island has temporarily blocked implementation of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Ryan McMahon and Trent Grisham each hit a two-run single in the seventh inning to send the Yankees past the slumping Mariners 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Martín Pérez pitched six more scoreless innings, Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson homered, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 4-0.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Brett Baty hit the first grand slam of his career and the Mets held off the Braves 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A driver who killed four people when he crashed into a nail salon on Long Island will be sentenced Wednesday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Firefighters responded early Wednesday morning to a house fire in the Woodhaven section of Queens. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is calling for a slight chance of a shower on Wednesday and a greater chance of afternoon storms on Thursday, but then the beautiful weather will settle in.
The case has elicited strong emotions from the northern Westchester County community, which is rallying around the dog's owner, who is homeless. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
CBS News New York's Allen Devlin spoke with Venezuela-born Rafael Rubio, who is now back on the job and grateful to be free again.
