VIDEO: Julie Benko Discusses Her 'Big Break' in FUNNY GIRL on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - September 02, 2022 Julie Benko appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss her 'big break' in Funny Girl on Broadway Barbra Streisand's 'shadow,' and recent backstage rumors regarding the show's casting. The video also features performance footage of Benko performing 'I'm the Greatest Star' and rehearsal footage of a new vers...
VIDEO: Sara Bareilles on How Starring in INTO THE WOODS Compares to WAITRESS
by Michael Major - July 05, 2022 Sara Bareilles sat down on CBS Mornings to discuss starring in the new Broadway revival of Into the Woods. Watch the video as Bareilles discusses the show's importance and how it's 'timely' in our country's current social climate, a possible third season of Girls5Eva and revealed her favorite song t...
Wake Up With BWW 6/10: Tony Awards Performers, Rob McClure in LITTLE SHOP, and More!
by - June 10, 2022 Today's top stories include the performances announced for this weekend's Tony Awards! Plus the Brooks Atkinson Theatre will be renamed after Lena Horne, Rob McClure will take over the role of Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, and more!...
The Wood Brothers To Show True Brotherly Love During Scottsdale Arts Performance
by A.A. Cristi - February 09, 2022 The Wood Brothers are welcoming audiences into their family, along with the acclaimed up-and-coming singer-songwriter Katie Pruitt, to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 23. ...
Wake Up With BWW 7/6: THE KITE RUNNER Begins Previews, Broadway Grosses, and More!
by - July 06, 2022 Today's top stories include The Kite Runner, which begins previews on Broadway tonight! Plus, check out this week's Broadway grosses, get a first look at pre-Broadway A Beautiful Noise, and more!...
The Backseat Lovers Announce 2023 Tour Dates
by Michael Major - November 14, 2022 The Backseat Lovers have announced their 2023 North American tour dates. The four-piece will return stateside after participating in Australia and New Zealand’s Laneway Festival as well as an extensive tour of Europe and the U.K. in the first quarter of the year. Kicking off April 18th at Vancouver’...
VIDEO: Lucius Performs 'Next To Normal' on ELLEN
by Michael Major - April 12, 2022 Acclaimed indie pop band Lucius perform their new song, “Next To Normal,” on today’s episode of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” Produced by Dave Cobb and Brandi Carlile, Second Nature is a portrait of singer and songwriters Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe’s shared reflection. Watch the performance and chec...
VIDEO: Lorne Michaels Talks Kennedy Center Honors on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - December 20, 2021 20-time Emmy winner Lorne Michaels has helped jumpstart some of the biggest careers in comedy as creator and Executive Producer of 'Saturday Night Live.” 'CBS Mornings' co-host Gayle King sat down with the Kennedy Center honoree and some current cast members and got a behind-the-scenes look at the i...
Mara Jill Herman Premieres RUTH SENT US: A Benefit For Reproductive Justice At The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - September 29, 2022 The Green Room 42 will present Ruth Sent Us: A Benefit For Reproductive Justice on October 11th at 7:00 PM. Dedicated to the late great Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this one-night-only concert will celebrate RBG's legacy through songs and discussion from the Broadway community. Heather...
VIDEO: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Reveals Why His TOPDOG/UNDERDOG Character Is the 'Ultimate Role' For Him on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - October 10, 2022 Yahya Abdul-Mateen II sat down on CBS Mornings to discuss starring on Broadway in Topdog/Underdog, alongside Corey Hawkins. During the interview, the star discussed why his character is the 'ultimate role' for him, his 'intense' pre-show routine, how he ended up in his first theatre class as a dare...
VIDEO: Bruce Springsteen & Barack Obama Discuss New Podcast on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - October 25, 2021 Former President Barack Obama and singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen sat down with CBS News senior culture and senior national correspondent Anthony Mason for their first interview together to discuss their podcast 'Renegades: Born in the USA'. Watch the new interview now!...
VIDEO: Andre De Shields, Anais Mitchell, and Reeve Carney Talk HADESTOWN on CBS MORNINGS
by Stephi Wild - September 10, 2021 On an episode of CBS Mornings earlier this week, Anthony Mason went behind the scenes of Hadestown as the show prepared for its return to Broadway....
Wake Up With BWW 7/19: WICKED Film Update, BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK Returns, and More!
by - July 19, 2022 Today's top stories include an update on the Wicked movie, which begins principal photography in November ahead of a year-long filming process! Plus, the Broadway revival of Into The Woods will get a cast recording, Broadway in Bryant Park returns next month, Erich Bergen will join the cast of Chica...
VIDEO: Javier Muñoz, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and More Spotlight The Entertainment Community Fund on CBS MORNING
by A.A. Cristi - June 09, 2022 Actors Javier Muñoz and Brian Stokes Mitchell, and lyricist and composer Amanda Green joined CBS Mornings this week to spotlight The Entertainment Community Fund, the institution formerly known as The Actors Fund. ...
Joy Oladokun to Join Noah Kahan on 2023 Summer Tour
by Michael Major - December 07, 2022 Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Joy Oladokun will join Noah Kahan on his 2023 summer tour including shows at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, Washington DC’s The Anthem, Philadelphia’s Skyline Stage at the Mann Center, Phoenix’s Arizona Financial Theatre and Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre amo...
VIDEO: Jennifer Lopez & Maluma to Discuss MARRY ME on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - February 08, 2022 Jennifer Lopez and Maluma spoke with Gayle King to discuss their new movie, “Marry Me,” in an interview to air tomorrow on 'CBS Mornings.' In a preview of the interview, King surprises Jennifer Lopez with her first in-studio appearance on MTV’s “TRL” back in 1999, originally filmed in the same Times...
VIDEO: Patina Miller Discusses How The Witch in INTO THE WOODS is 'Misunderstood' on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - July 21, 2022 Watch Patina Miller sit down on CBS Mornings to discuss her current Broadway run as The With in the revival of Into the Woods. During the interview, Miller discussed how the Witch can often be misunderstood and how becoming a mother has changed her perspective of the character....
Andy Grammer Releases New Track 'Good In Me'
by Michael Major - November 11, 2022 Written by Grammer alongside Jake Torrey, Nolan Sipe, and Jon Levine, “Good In Me” was inspired by the idea that it’s impossible to only share the positive sides of yourself in a long-term relationship. Your partner gets the full scope of what you are and who you aren’t, but they choose to see the g...
Video: CBS Mornings Features Mara Jill Herman With The Queens Theatre Senior Ensemble
by A.A. Cristi - August 24, 2022 Theater artists and senior citizens were among the hardest hit groups during the pandemic. But one program is bringing the groups together to help each other bounce back. See video of the segment. ...
Jon Pardi Releases New Album 'Mr. Saturday Night'
by Michael Major - September 02, 2022 Jon Pardi has released his highly anticipated fourth studio album, Mr. Saturday Night, out everywhere now. The album features Pardi’s current #1 single, “Last Night Lonely,” which topped both the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase Country charts this week, marking Pardi’s fifth #1 hit at Countr...
VIDEO: CBS MORNINGS Spotlights Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward Ahead of THE LAST MOVIE STARS Series
by Michael Major - July 18, 2022 A new CBS Mornings segment explored the lives of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, whose lives are the subject of a new docu-series, the Last Movie Stars. The segment featured interviews with Ethan Hawke, the series director, and Clea Newman, the couple's daughter. Watch the new clip now!...
VIDEO: Berry Gordy Talks Legacy on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - December 21, 2021 Motown Records founder and Kennedy Center honoree Berry Gordy helped establish the sound of a generation. He sat down with “CBS Mornings” co-host Nate Burleson to discuss the many artists whose careers he helped launch, including Diana Ross. Watch the new interview now!...
Nikki Lane Releases New Album 'Denim & Diamonds'
by Michael Major - September 23, 2022 Denim & Diamonds, the new album from Nashville vocalist and songwriter Nikki Lane, is out now. Denim & Diamonds features previously shared singles “Born Tough,” “Black Widow” and “First High.” Additionally, Lane will appear on “CBS Mornings” for a Saturday Sessions performance on October 1. Plus, ch...
Wake Up With BWW 12/14: Tony Awards Set New Location and 2023 Date, and More!
by - December 14, 2022 Top stories include the Tony Awards moving to a new location and announced its 2023 date! Plus, watch highlights from Chess in Concert, and more!...
VIDEO: Gayle King Celebrates 10 Years at CBS NEWS
by Michael Major - January 10, 2022 This morning, Gayle King celebrated her 10th anniversary at CBS News. Over the past decade, King has covered stories including the the murder of George Floyd, COVID-19 pandemic, and more. Watch King celebrate with co-hosts Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson today on CBS Mornings with a montage of some ... |