The Revolution comes to Broadway
"I'm passionately smashing every expectation," the character Alexander Hamilton sings in a Broadway musical about the founding father. The same could be said about the show's creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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"Hamilton": The backstage tour
"Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda shows Charlie Rose key costumes and props -- and explains why performing the show was the most relaxing part of his day.
60 Minutes director's cut of "Hamilton" offers more on the Broadway smash
60 Minutes director's cut of "Hamilton" offers more on the Broadway smash. Charlie Rose reports on Sunday, Dec. 25 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Sutton Foster: A showbiz myth comes to life
The two-time Tony-winner, whose life has been the stuff of Broadway legend, is back in a revival of “Sweet Charity”
Tune into the "Hamilton Mixtape" livestream
The artists behind "The Hamilton Mixtape" are celebrating live from the streets of New York City
Liev Schreiber on Broadway comeback, split with Naomi Watts
The Tony Award-winning actor, back for a revival of “Les Liaisons Dangereuses,” also opens up about his breakup after 11 years
Thanksgiving Day parade preview
The 2.5-mile route of New York's annual Thanksgiving Day Parade starts outside the American Museum of Natural History in New York, then heads south through Manhattan. More than 3.5 million people will line the streets, and tens of millions more will watch from home. "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Kevin Frazier and "The Insider" correspondent Keltie Knight joins "CBS This Morning" to preview the 90th annual parade.
Broadway shows going dark for Election Day
New York City visitors hoping to take their minds off Election Day by taking in a show are going to be a bit out of luck
Listen to two tracks from the “Hamilton” mixtape
If you don't want to wait to hear some of "The Hamilton Mixtape," you're in luck
Josh Groban’s childhood dream comes true on Broadway
The Grammy-winning singer stars in the musical “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812”
Glenn Close, "Sunset Boulevard" returning to Broadway
She's ready for her close-up all over again
Lin-Manuel's new commandments
At a Hillary Clinton benefit fundraiser on Monday night, celebrities from Hollywood and Broadway joined forces to support the Democratic presidential nominee. Broadway's biggest star, Lin-Manuel Miranda, took the stage to sing "Ten Duel Commandments," one of his hit songs from his musical "Hamilton," but he personalized the song for Hillary Clinton.
Sarah Jessica Parker sings
During the "Broadway For Hillary" fundraiser for the Democratic presidential nominee Monday night, actress and fashion icon Sarah Jessica Parker sang "Tomorrow" from the hit musical, "Annie," a role she played in her youth before she became Carrie Bradshaw. Watch a snippet of the performance here.
Stars stump for Hillary on Broadway
The stars came out on Broadway for the Clinton-boosting "Stronger Together" concert
Diane Lane on starring in "The Cherry Orchard"
Oscar-nominated actress returns to Broadway in revival of Anton Chekhov's classic play
Diane Lane on "Cherry Orchard"
Actress Diane Lane made a name for herself on the big screen, appearing in popular movies like "Unfaithful," "Under the Tuscan Sun" and "The Perfect Storm." Lane is now starring in the revival of "The Cherry Orchard" on Broadway, playing a woman who returns to her family's estate to stop its foreclosure. Lane joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her latest role.
Cate Blanchett, Josh Groban lead fall Broadway season
Some big celebrities are coming to Broadway, including Cate Blanchett, Diane Lane, Janet McTeer, Josh Groban and Liev Schreiber
Barbra Streisand's "Encore"
The singer-actress’ latest album features classic Broadway duets, performed with some of the most accomplished singers of stage and films
Barbra Streisand preview
Barbra Streisand, the only artist with a number one record in each of the last six decades, releases her 35th studio album called "Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway" on Friday. This weekend on "CBS Sunday Morning," Anthony Mason goes back to Broadway with the 74-year-old, where it all started for the singer and actress.
Leslie Caron's on screen life
Gene Kelly memorably serenaded Leslie Caron 65 years ago in the classic motion picture, "An American In Paris." In 2016, she's come full circle, visiting New York's Great White Way to see the Broadway musical based on that film. Jane Pauley talks with Caron about her life, loves and career. (Originally aired January 17, 2016)
Andrew Lloyd Webber's golden touch
The composer now has three musicals on Broadway, including a revival of his mega-hit "Cats"
Preview: Christopher Wheeldon
Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon brings ballet to Broadway. Lesley Stahl reports on Sunday, August 7 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Leona Lewis relives "magical" childhood memory in musical, "Cats"
Years after seeing the original production in London, Leona Lewis debuts in the revival of the Tony-winning Broadway hit in New York City
Singer Leona Lewis on "Cats"
Leona Lewis's career started in 2006 when she took the crown on the third season of the U.K.'s "The X Factor." Her worldwide best-selling hit, "Bleeding Love," earned her two Grammy nominations. She became the first British female solo artist to top the U.S. Billboard 200 chart in more than 20 years with her debut album, "Spirit." Now, she is stepping onto a Broadway stage for the first time in the revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony-winning classic, "Cats." Lewis joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her latest feline role.
Mental illness musical
More than half of all Americans will suffer from some form of mental illness at some point in their lives. Rachel Griffin is among them, and she's written a musical to inspire others to turn their pain into power. Marlie Hall has more.
New Texas college, UATX, encourages civil discourse and free speech
UATX President Pano Kanelos said the school looks for students who think deeply and challenge norms. The University of Austin was founded to encourage free speech and open debate.
Poll: Trump starts on positive note as most approve of transition handling
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Duckworth says Trump Pentagon pick is "flat-out wrong" about women in combat
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth said that Pete Hegseth is "flat-out wrong" in his view that women should not serve in the military in combat roles.
Potential winter storms forecast across the U.S. on Thanksgiving week
Forecasters have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel around the Thanksgiving holiday.
Former Israeli hostages mark 1 year since war's only release deal
The only truce in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war on Nov. 24, 2023 – fewer than two months after fighting began – led to the release of 80 Israelis held by militants in Gaza.
GOP senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.
Connecticut couple charged in $1 million Lululemon theft operation
A couple from Connecticut is charged with allegedly orchestrating a retail theft operation that may have cost Lululemon as much as $1 million.
Chuck Woolery, host of "Love Connection" and "Scrabble," dies at 83
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Israel says, rabbi killed in the UAE in "heinous antisemitic terror incident"
Zvi Kogan, 28, an ultra-Orthodox rabbi who went missing on Thursday, ran a Kosher grocery store in the futuristic city of Dubai.
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Connecticut couple charged in $1 million Lululemon theft operation
A couple from Connecticut is charged with allegedly orchestrating a retail theft operation that may have cost Lululemon as much as $1 million.
H.R. McMaster says coming months are "really critical" for Ukraine
Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster said that Russia and Ukraine are both incentivized to make "as many gains on the battlefield as they can before the new Trump administration comes in."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Rand Paul and Tammy Duckworth join Margaret Brennan.
Chuck Woolery, host of "Love Connection" and "Scrabble," dies at 83
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Popular tortilla strips recalled over undeclared wheat allergen
Tortilla strips sold in grocery stores across the U.S. have been recalled due to concerns about an undeclared wheat allergen.
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Hyundai, Kia recall more than 208,000 electric vehicles over power loss issue
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
Who is Scott Bessent? What to know about Trump's Treasury secretary pick.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Walmart must pay driver it accused of fraud $35 million, jury says
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Eggs are getting scarcer and pricier ahead of the holidays. Here's why.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
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H.R. McMaster says coming months are "really critical" for Ukraine
Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster said that Russia and Ukraine are both incentivized to make "as many gains on the battlefield as they can before the new Trump administration comes in."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Rand Paul and Tammy Duckworth join Margaret Brennan.
Duckworth says Trump Pentagon pick is "flat-out wrong" about women in combat
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth said that Pete Hegseth is "flat-out wrong" in his view that women should not serve in the military in combat roles.
Transcript: Rep.-elect Sarah McBride on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, Democrat of Delaware, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 24, 2024.
Transcript: H.R. McMaster on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Ret. Gen. H.R. McMaster, national security adviser in the first Trump administration, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 24, 2024.
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A study to devise nutritional guidance just for you
When it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. The National Institutes of Health's new nutrition study hopes to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?"
A study to personalize nutrition guidance just for you
From the four food groups to the Food Pyramid, the U.S. government has long offered guidance to Americans hoping to eat a healthier diet. But there's growing scientific consensus that when it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. And to prove it, the National Institutes of Health has embarked on the most ambitious nutrition study ever, hoping to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?" Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
1 infant dead in California, 9 hospitalized in latest listeria outbreak
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
E. coli outbreak in St. Louis sickens 106, hospitalizes 2
More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.
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Former Israeli hostages mark 1 year since war's only release deal
The only truce in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war on Nov. 24, 2023 – fewer than two months after fighting began – led to the release of 80 Israelis held by militants in Gaza.
Gunmen in southeast Mexico open fire in a bar killing 6 and injuring 5
The shooting took place in the coastal province of Tabasco, which is struggling with a recent increase in violence.
Israeli strike kills Lebanese soldier as Hezbollah fires 185 rockets at Israel
Israeli strikes have killed over 40 Lebanese troops since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah, even as Lebanon's military has largely kept to the sidelines.
Gazan chefs cook up hope and humanity for online audience
Ten-year-old Chef Renad (who's gained a following on Instagram) and Hamada Shaqoura (who relies on humanitarian aid and crude cooking arrangements) educate while preparing meals in war-torn Gaza.
U.S Air Force says drones spotted near 3 bases in England last week
The drones were spotted between Wednesday and Friday near RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell.
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Chuck Woolery, host of "Love Connection" and "Scrabble," dies at 83
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
What makes a martini a martini?
There are very few American inventions more American than the martini – a classic cocktail of gin and vermouth, garnished with lemon. But today, a martini's ingredients may be up for debate.
Mick Fleetwood plays to the future in Maui
Last year's horrific wildfires turned Lahaina into a disaster zone, and destroyed the Fleetwood Mac founder's club, Fleetwood's on Front Street. Today, Mick Fleetwood is determined to rebuild, saying, "There has to be music."
Mick Fleetwood plays to the future in Maui
As a young man, Fleetwood Mac founder Mick Fleetwood dreamed of a place – a club – where he could get his friends together. Twelve years ago, he made it happen in the west Maui city of Lahaina: Fleetwood's on Front Street. But last year's horrific wildfires turned Lahaina into a disaster zone, and destroyed his treasured club. Today, Fleetwood says he's determined to rebuild. Correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
"Sandwiches of History": Resurrecting sandwich recipes that time forgot
Every week on his blog, "Sandwiches of History," Barry Enderwick rescues sandwich recipes from the dustbin of history. He's now collected some of the unlikeliest (and even amazing) historical recipes in a cookbook.
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A new generation of shopping cart, with GPS and AI
At a Price Chopper outside Kansas City, shoppers are test driving the new Caper Cart, featuring digital screens, GPS, cameras equipped with artificial intelligence, and packaging scanners that spit out coupons. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti looks at the technology used to "reinvent the wheel" of the shopping cart.
Who has the best Black Friday tech prices?
Black Friday is almost here, but some of the hottest tech items are already on sale. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joins CBS News to discuss high-demand gifts and what retailers offer the best prices.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
AI grandma fights back against scammers
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
Australia could ban social media for kids
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
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Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
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Law enforcement raises warning over "pink cocaine"
Law enforcement is raising alarm bells over a drug called pink cocaine. It doesn't actually contain cocaine, but is instead a combination of other substances. Tom Hanson has more on the spread of the potentially deadly drug.
Connecticut couple charged in $1 million Lululemon theft operation
A couple from Connecticut is charged with allegedly orchestrating a retail theft operation that may have cost Lululemon as much as $1 million.
Fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong caught after answering ad for a yoga instructor
When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.
$20 million settlement reached in death of woman fatally shot by officer
Teresa Gomez, 45, was fatally shot in 2023 after a Las Cruces police officer on a bicycle approached her while she sat in a parked car with another person, authorities said.
Police chief kills himself as troops close in to arrest him in Mexico
The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.
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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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60 Minutes returns to Notre Dame
Next Sunday, 60 Minutes returns to the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, bringing viewers a unique first look at the rebirth of one of the world’s great treasures.
Law enforcement raises warning over "pink cocaine"
Law enforcement is raising alarm bells over a drug called pink cocaine. It doesn't actually contain cocaine, but is instead a combination of other substances. Tom Hanson has more on the spread of the potentially deadly drug.
Recall affects roughly 240,000 electric vehicles
Some 240,000 electric vehicles are being recalled because of the risk they could lose power while being driven. Some of the affected models include Kia vehicles and the Hyundai Genesis.
Menendez brothers due in court Monday
The Menendez brothers are scheduled to appear virtually in court on Monday for a hearing that will look into the legality of their conviction. The brothers, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1996, are exploring several avenues to try to get out of prison. Elise Preston has the details.
Thanksgiving grocery prices down slightly
Shoppers buying Thanksgiving groceries are seeing some relief at the register for the first time in years. The price of staples like turkey, pumpkin and green beans are down compared to last year, although cranberries and wine have jumped. Kelly O'Grady reports.