Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on his Broadway hit “Purpose” – CBS News Watch CBS News “Purpose,” a powerful Broadway family drama about legacy and faith, took home two awards at last month’s Tonys. The man behind it, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, spoke to CBS News. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live…
“Maybe Happy Ending” won big at the 2025 Tony Awards, taking home six awards, including the coveted Best Musical at the ceremony at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. “Buena Vista Social Club,” “Death Becomes Her” and “Maybe Happy Ending” each came into the night with 10 nominations. “John Proctor is the Villain”…
Patti LuPone has issued an apology after hundreds of Broadway performers spoke out against the three-time Tony Awards winner over what they say is a pattern of “inappropriate and unacceptable public comments,” specifically against Broadway star Kecia Lewis, in an open letter. “For as long as I have worked in the theatre, I have spoken my…
The 2025 Tony Awards, Broadway’s biggest night, will cap a season with the highest-grossing box office total in history. In addition, many of the performers nominated this year highlight a number of firsts in acting categories. Here’s a look at a few performers blazing new trails at the Tonys. Tony Award nominees making history Daniel…
