Hollywood celebrities help new Broadway play stay open
First, the community responded with people buying tickets. Then some big stars helped out.
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First, the community responded with people buying tickets. Then some big stars helped out.
The show will go on for a new Broadway play after several high-profile celebrities rallied to keep "Ain't No Mo'" running for at least another week. CBS2's Dave Carlin talked to the star and playwright about his campaign to save his show.
"Ain't No Mo'" was set to close Sunday due to low ticket sales.
A new play is staying on Broadway for a little longer.
Broadway's biggest night is moving uptown. The Tony Awards will be broadcast live on CBS from the historic United Palace theater in Washington Heights. It's a first for the neighborhood. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell reports on the big change and the excitement.
The 76th annual Tony Awards will broadcast live from the United Palace Theatre.
Theater's biggest night will take place on June 11, 2023, and will air on CBS and stream live on Paramount+.
The new musical, based on the classic film, gets an update to give it some extra heart, CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
"I'm so proud of everyone, what we've achieved ... We're devastated, honestly," actress Lina Rose Lee said.
Fans of the new musical "KPOP" turned out Saturday to support the first Broadway show celebrating Korean culture. The musical that broke barriers for the Asian community is suddenly closing after only two weeks. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram spoke to fans and cast members.
The big, splashy musical is based on the classic MGM film. The material gets an update to give it lots of tap dancing and extra heart.
The splashy new musical "Some Like It Hot," based on the classic film, opens on Broadway this Sunday. As CBS2's Dave Carlin reports, the material gets an update to give it some extra heart.
Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald is back on Broadway in the new play "Ohio State Murders," opening Thursday night. It's the first show staged at the newly named James Earl Jones Theatre, and as CBS2's Maurice DuBois reports, that's not the only way this production is making history.
"Ohio State Murders" is the Broadway debut for 91-year old playwright Adrienne Kennedy.
Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald is back on Broadway in the new play "Ohio State Murders," opening Thursday night. It's the first show staged at the newly named James Earl Jones Theatre, and as CBS2's Maurice DuBois reports, that's not the only way this production is making history.
Mays sat down with CBS2's Cindy Hsu to talk about the show and its greatest challenges.
Mays tells CBS2's Cindy Hsu about playing nearly 50 characters in the Charles Dickens classic.
My First Nutcracker is now performing on Theatre Row, telling the classic story of a young girl whisked away to a magical land.
CBS2 was on the red carpet as the stars paid tribute to the legendary entertainer from Brooklyn. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
CBS2's Dave Carlin asked rapper and activist Common about the challenges and joys of this new chapter in his remarkable career.
The musical is a mash-up of fairytales and was first staged in Washington D.C. late last year.
"Once Upon a One More Time," a new musical featuring the songs of Britney Spears, will open on Broadway next spring.
Producers say the legendary production had its highest grossing week in its 35-year history last week.
Producers say the legendary production had its highest grossing week in its 35-year history last week.
Around 60,000 students have seen shows like "Beetlejuice," "Aladdin" and "Hadestown" since the program started six years ago, CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
New York City's Gridlock Alert Days are back as peak holiday tourism season arrives, ahead of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The Calgary Flames rallied to a victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
New York City's Gridlock Alert Days are back as peak holiday tourism season arrives, ahead of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Tuesday marked the first full day of the defense's case in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board the subway last year.
Ramon Rivera, the suspect in the deadly stabbing of three people in Manhattan on Monday, appeared before a judge Tuesday.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
Orange County, New York is dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
Stony Brook residents are calling for the restoration of the centuries-old Mill Pond, which was drained and destroyed during a torrential storm in August.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition of the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.
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.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
The Calgary Flames rallied to a victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 11 assists, leading the Knicks to a 134-106 win over the reeling Wizards on Monday.
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil captured the AL Rookie of the Year Award on Monday, edged Baltimore's Colton Cowser.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
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 New York City Police officer and a bystander were shot in Queens on Tuesday evening, police said. The alleged gunman was shot and killed. Both the officer and the bystander are expected to be OK, and the officer is expected to be released from the hospital Wednesday. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
A Hudson Valley woman says her car was taken on a joyride from Jamaica, Queens to Jersey after she parked at a long-term parking lot near JFK. As investigator Tim McNicholas reports, attorneys for the City of New York say it's one of dozens of unlicensed parking lots creating a "game of whack-a-mole" for inspectors.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for November 19 at 11 p.m.
Harlem is ready for the holiday season and the celebration started Tuesday night.
