Jinkx Monsoon discusses Broadway debut as Mama Morton in "Chicago"
A familiar face to fans of "RuPaul's Drag Race" is making their Broadway debut Monday in the musical "Chicago." Jinkx Monsoon spoke with CBS2's Cindy Hsu.
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A familiar face to fans of "RuPaul's Drag Race" is making their Broadway debut Monday in the musical "Chicago." Jinkx Monsoon spoke with CBS2's Cindy Hsu.
Four musicals will take their final bows Sunday, and five plays have their final performances next week.
Nearly a dozen plays with memorable marquees and show stopping tunes are set to close in the coming month. CBS2's Dick Brennan has more.
When Paige Fraser was 13, just as she started to get serious about dancing, she was diagnosed with severe scoliosis. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell reports.
At 13 years old, just as she started to get serious about dancing, she was diagnosed with severe scoliosis.
A Broadway dancer is showing kids in her Bronx community the power of passion and hard work.
CBS2's Dana Tyler and Dave Carlin take you on stage and behind the scenes of some of Broadway’s fantastic shows.
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.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
Matthew Stafford threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee early in the fourth quarter and the Rams beat the Jets 19-9 on Sunday.
Drew Lock threw a pair of pick-6s as the Giants lost their franchise-record 10th straight game, 34-7 to the Falcons on Sunday.
The Rangers lost for the 12th time in their last 16 games with a 3-1 defeat to the visiting Hurricanes on Sunday.
A person of interest was taken into custody after a woman died after being lit on fire while she was asleep on an F train in Brooklyn, police say.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
A person of interest was taken into custody after a woman died after being lit on fire while she was asleep on an F train in Brooklyn, police say.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
The Yankees have found a stopgap at first base, reportedly agreeing to a one-year, $12.5 million contract with Paul Goldschmidt.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort in federal court to delay the Jan. 5 implementation new tolls in Manhattan.
Snow and frigid temperatures set in across the Tri-State Area on Saturday, the first day of winter.
With the first day of winter quickly approaching, it's time to take a look at what's in store, and how La Niña may factor in.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
Party City announced mass layoffs at its headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, according to an email sent to employees.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
A new law in Suffolk County allows police to arrest spectators at street takeovers, not just drivers at the illegal meetups.
The FAA issued a temporary flight restriction for drones over New York City, Long Island and parts of Westchester County. The restrictions are in effect until January 19.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey has resigned following a bombshell allegation of sexual misconduct on the job.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin has been indicted on bribery charges, the Manhattan DA announced.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
Matthew Stafford threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee early in the fourth quarter and the Rams beat the Jets 19-9 on Sunday.
Drew Lock threw a pair of pick-6s as the Giants lost their franchise-record 10th straight game, 34-7 to the Falcons on Sunday.
The Rangers lost for the 12th time in their last 16 games with a 3-1 defeat to the visiting Hurricanes on Sunday.
Jalen Brunson scored 29 of his season-high 39 points in the second half to power the Knicks to a 104-93 victory over the Pelicans on Saturday night.
Bo Horvat had two goals and an assist, Isaiah George scored his first NHL goal and the Islanders beat the Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday night.
As Hanukkah approaches, the Brooklyn organization is in a race against time to deliver gifts to children battling illnesses.
Mets owner Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park casino complex proposal has picked up steam after gaining the Queens borough president's approval.
Parts of the MTA's emergency exit infrastructure are in a hazardous state of disrepair, according to a new audit report.
The Riverside Church of New York announced this week plans to close its Weekday School after 95 years of caring for local children.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
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."
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock is calling for a 40% chance of New York City experiencing a white Christmas.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has the latest at the airports, on the roads, and on the rails.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has more on how people bundled up and got out to experience all that New York City has to offer during the holiday season.
The NYPD said the victim did not survive. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest on the horrifying attack.
