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New play explores the life of an often overlooked figure in LGBTQ history
The debut of "Make Me Gorgeous!" comes just ahead of the start of Transgender Awareness Week. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
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The debut of "Make Me Gorgeous!" comes just ahead of the start of Transgender Awareness Week. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
It's been a 13-year-long labor of love by the Grammy-winning musician, singer and songwriter: an off-Broadway musical loosely based on her own life story.
Mecurio is an Emmy and Peabody Award winning comedian who works and appears on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
Paulson will star in the theater's Broadway production of "Appropriate" later this month.
Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth were among the luminaries to show up at the Gershwin Theatre on Monday night. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth were among the luminaries to show up at the Gershwin Theatre on Monday.
A star-studded event in the Bronx recognized volunteers and community organizers who work hard to make New York a better place. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48WgTn2
There were performances by Broadway stars, including Tony Award winner Alex Newell, Adam Pascal and more.
The revival stars Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez and Jonathan Groff.
"Merrily We Roll Along" had a red carpet opening night celebration Sunday night ahead of its official opening Tuesday. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports on the Sondheim musical and looks ahead to other revivals slated for Broadway in the coming months. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3tshBrU
The new Broadway show takes audiences inside a busy Harlem hair braiding salon with a cast of eclectic characters. Somi Kakoma plays the title character, Jaja.
We hear from Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman who plays Richard Dreyfuss in the new Broadway show.
"Purlie Victorious" is a humorous look at a serious subject: racism. It's back on Broadway for the first time in 62 years. CBS New York's Maurice DuBois reports.
The play is a humorous look at a serious subject, racism, and it's back on Broadway for the first time in 62 years.
The play is a humorous look at a serious subject, racism, and it's back on Broadway for the first time in 62 years. CBS New York's Maurice Dubois reports.
If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, check out the romantic comedy set in England in the 1920s about sex, betrayal and love.
The show, created with Bruce Sussman, gives us the true story of the German-Jewish group the Comedian Harmonists.
Lange won a Tony Award in 2016 for her performance in the play "Long Day's Journey into Night."
Two-time Oscar-winning actress Jessica Lange is coming back to Broadway. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3LflJBv
The musical extravaganza tells the story of former first lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos, her rise to power and her subsequent fall.
The hit film from 1985 is now a Broadway musical, and it's a blast from the past. We sit down with Casey Likes, who plays the role originated by Michael J. Fox.
It's the end of an era at the legendary Sardi's restaurant in the Theater District as a beloved bartender retires after a run longer than any Broadway show. CBS New York's Dave Carlin shares his story.
We sit down with two of the stars of the show, Once Upon a One More Time.
"Jaws" was the first summer blockbuster, but technical issues plagued production as tensions rose between actors Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider. In the new Broadway play "The Shark is Broken," Robert Shaw's son Ian Shaw explores the volatile dynamics between the three big personalities.
The show has been rocking Broadway with the hits of Michael Jackson for a year-and-a-half, but there's a new MJ in town, Elijah Johnson. He has been gracing the stage eight times a week as the King of Pop since April.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
Summer can be a fun time for kids, but it can also make returning to school in the fall a more daunting task.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
The New Jersey attorney general's office on Friday released body cam video showing police officers shooting and killing Victoria Lee inside a Fort Lee apartment building in July.
And you can get a model from a major brand, too.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
Summer can be a fun time for kids, but it can also make returning to school in the fall a more daunting task.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
As Hurricane Ernesto hits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, people in the NYC worry about loved ones in the storm's path.
Matt Corey and Dr. Michael Goldstein won Republican nominations in Connecticut's primary elections Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are returning from the 2024 Paris Olympics as champions.
The New Jersey attorney general's office on Friday released body cam video showing police officers shooting and killing Victoria Lee inside a Fort Lee apartment building in July.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and just after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is trying to have a man's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed because he signed up for Disney+ streaming years earlier.
Nassau County's controversial mask ban bill has been signed into law. County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the legislation Wednesday, making it a crime for anyone to wear a mask or face covering to hide their identity, except for health or religious reasons.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and just after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
In 1959 Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." In the new Broadway revival, two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster recreates the role of Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate.
JJ Bleday hit his first career grand slam as the A's rallied for a 7-6 win over the Mets on Thursday.
Aaron Rodgers finished strong after a slow start during Thursday's joint practice with the Panthers.
Staten Island's South Shore Little League team played its first game of the 2024 Little League World Series on Thursday.
Aaron Judge reached 300 home runs faster than any other player, going deep in the New York Yankees' 10-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Pete Alonso had four hits that included a fourth-inning homer and three RBIs to lead the New York Mets over the Oakland Athletics 9-1, stopping a four-game losing streak.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A Brooklyn man worries about water damage to his old home. He says the community garden next door is to blame.
An elderly NYCHA resident said she's been waiting months to be transferred from her building in the Bronx, and she can't put up with the poor living conditions any longer.
Richmond Hill residents Carol and Jack Wolf have the home of their dreams, and the sidewalk of their nightmares. The Wolfs say they were added to the city's repair waitlist in 2017..
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane spoke to CBS News New York's Dick Brennan about the battle for New York's 18th congressional district in the Hudson Valley.
The New York City Council has voted to approve a massive plan to bring thousands of new housing units to the Bronx, along with Metro-North stations. CBS News New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
The tenants said their complains about peeling paint, bulging ceilings and mold are being ignored. They reached out to CBS News New York's Elle McLogan to get answers.
A beloved animal rescue in Brooklyn says a dire financial situation means they'll need to stop taking in cats and dogs. The shelter is unsure whether it can even afford to keep its doors open. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
What do Jay-Z, Eli Manning and Ben Stiller have in common? They're all attending the first Fanatics Fest NYC at the Javits Center. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.