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The cast of 'Kinky Boots' perform onstage at the Media Opening for Kinky Boots on Broadway Show, on April 4, 2013. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Kinky Liqueur)

Cast Your Vote: CBSNewYork’s Tony Award Poll

hich production should win the Tony Award for Best Musical? Cast your vote in the CBS New York Tonys Fan Poll!

2013/05/13

4.29.13 Laurie Berkner and Barbara Zinn Krieger

Making Books Sing: Children’s Songwriter Laurie Berkner On The Couch

Most youngsters always seem to think there’s something either hiding under the bed or in the closet. Convincing them otherwise could be tricky — unless you’re popular children’s singer and songwriter Laurie Berkner.

2013/04/29

Hands on a Hardbody

Our Picks: Why ‘Hands on a Hardbody’ Should Be A Best Musical Nominee

The quirky Trey Anastasio musical about Texans trying to win a truck is very likely to be Tony-nominated for Best Musical. It has great music and a warm-hearted plot. It just had a title that it couldn’t overcome.

2013/04/22

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Our Picks: Why Nathan Lane Should Be ‘Best Actor’ Nominee

Nathan Lane is beloved by audiences and Tony voters, and is certain to be one of the nominees for Best Actor for his performance in “The Nance.”

2013/04/22

Actors George Akram, Karen Olivo, Matt Cavenaugh, Josefina Scaglione and Cody Green take to the stage for the curtain call at the opening night of 'West Side Story' on Broadway at the Palace Theatre on March 19, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

The Best Musicals That Have Been Made Into Movies

Ever since “Chicago” won the Best Picture Oscar in 2003, Hollywood seems to be going back to Broadway for its material, like it did back in the ’50s and ’60s.

2013/04/22

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The 5 Best Upcoming Theater Events In New York

This summer, why not plan a trip to the theater? Whether you’re looking for comedy, drama or romance, New York City has many great opportunities for summer entertainment – both indoor and outdoor.

2012/07/16

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Dana Tyler Talks About Her Love Of Broadway

Dana Tyler covers Broadway for CBS2 in New York. And she’s a big fan! Discover why Broadway and The Theatre are so important.

2012/06/05

Jim Parsons (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Jim Parsons, Nick Jonas, Amanda Seyfried To Help Hand Out Tony Awards

Organizers of the award show unveiled Friday a list of presenters that also includes Paul Rudd, Ellen Barkin, Angela Lansbury, Bernadette Peters and Candice Bergen.

2012/06/01

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What Makes A Great Show Tune?

Musicals are only as good as their songs. And there have been some great ones. Find out what makes a great show tune.

2012/05/30

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5 Best Broadway Musicals To See In NYC This Spring

This spring, dance and sing your way down Broadway with your pick of new productions and long-running shows. From paranormal love stories to tap-dancing newsboys and singing missionaries, Broadway has something for everyone.

CBS New York–2012/03/19

Opening night for "The Book of Mormon" at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre - New York, NY - Mar 24, 2011 (credit: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Broadway Sets New Records With 2010-2011 Season

Shows such as the runaway hit “The Book of Mormon,” longtime favorites “Wicked” and “The Lion King,” and even the troubled “Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark” helped lift Broadway to new heights.

2011/06/01

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