Mo Rocca
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BIO
Emmy winner Mo Rocca is a correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and a frequent panelist on NPR’s hit weekly quiz show Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!
Mo spent four seasons as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He created and hosted Cooking Channel’s My Grandmother’s Ravioli, in which he learned to cook from grandparents across America.
Mo began his career in TV as a writer and producer for the Emmy and Peabody Award–winning PBS children’s series Wishbone. Currently he hosts The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation Saturday mornings on CBS.
On stage Mo starred on Broadway in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and as Doody in the Southeast Asian tour of the musical Grease.
Mo is the author of All the Presidents’ Pets, a historical novel about White House pets and their role in presidential decision-making.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2005
Vice Principal Douglas Panch [Replacement], Douglas Panch [Replacement]
Videos
Exclusive: Watch Elizabeth Stanley's Rendition of 'Sing Happy' for LIZA! AT 80
by Luka Vonier - 2026-06-22 10:06:52
Video: CBS Sunday Morning Spotlights New York's Professional Children's School
by Stephi Wild - 2025-06-23 09:03:03
Video: CBS SUNDAY MORNING Explores Shakespeare's Lasting Appeal with Patrick Page & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-09 13:55:46
Video: Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, & More Talk GYPSY on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-15 11:36:50
Video: Mo Rocca Unpacks the Late In Life Triumphs of Broadway Roctogenarians
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2024-11-27 11:54:13
Video: Baayork Lee Discusses Legendary Career on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-16 13:03:44
Video: Watch Lillias White Talk HADESTOWN and Four-Decade Career on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-05-28 15:57:31
Video: Chita Rivera Discusses Her Legendary Career and New Memoir on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-04-23 11:56:08
VIDEO: CBS SUNDAY MORNING Celebrates the Life and Career of Burt Bacharach
by Stephi Wild - 2023-02-13 05:43:45
VIDEO: Jennifer Simard Talks COMPANY, Sondheim & More on Backstage with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-05-04 10:30:22
VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL's Beanie Feldstein Talks Fanny Brice, Barbra Streisand, and More on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Marissa Tomeo - 2022-04-10 09:59:49
VIDEO: Christine Baranski Discusses Starring in MAME in Unaired CBS SUNDAY MORNING Clip
by Marissa Tomeo - 2022-01-23 14:24:02
VIDEO: Mo Rocca & Douglas Carter Beane Discuss FAIRYCAKES on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Michael Major - 2021-11-01 15:47:55
VIDEO: CBS SUNDAY MORNING on the Life of Stage and Screen Director Mike Nichols
by Stephi Wild - 2021-02-01 08:18:34
VIDEO: Andrea McArdle, Kerry Butler, Christopher Jackson & More Unite to Sing 'Tomorrow'
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-24 12:00:45
VIDEO: Mo Rocca Talks About Touring With GREASE on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-02-26 20:37:38
VIDEO: Mitzi Gaynor Talks SOUTH PACIFIC, THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW, and More on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Stephi Wild - 2019-10-06 11:42:27
VIDEO: Get A First Look At BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE at Goodspeed Musicals
by Alan Henry - 2019-07-02 16:23:42
News
Photos: Backstage with the Stars of LIZA! AT 80 at Carnegie Hall
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 29, 2026
Transport Group presented Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday. The cast included Kate Baldwin, Lauren Blackman, Mario Cantone, Kristin Chenoweth, Nikki Renée Daniels, Dez Duron, Claybourne Elder, and more. Check out photos from backstage here.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 29, 2026
Transport Group presented Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday. The cast included Kate Baldwin, Lauren Blackman, Mario Cantone, Kristin Chenoweth, Nikki Renée Daniels, Dez Duron, Claybourne Elder, and more. Check out photos from backstage here.
Photos: Kristin Chenoweth, Donna Murphy and More in LIZA! AT 80 Celebration
by Nicole Wilson - Jun 26, 2026
Transport Group presented Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday. The cast included Kate Baldwin, Lauren Blackman, Mario Cantone, Kristin Chenoweth, and more. See photos!
by Nicole Wilson - Jun 26, 2026
Transport Group presented Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday. The cast included Kate Baldwin, Lauren Blackman, Mario Cantone, Kristin Chenoweth, and more. See photos!
Exclusive: Watch Elizabeth Stanley's Rendition of 'Sing Happy' for LIZA! AT 80
by Luka Vonier - Jun 22, 2026
There's about to be a whole lotta Liza going on at Carnegie Hall! On Thursday, June 25, Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance will take the stage at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive peek inside rehearsals as Tony nominee Elizabeth Stanley performs 'Sing Happy' from Flora the Red Menace. Watch in this video!
by Luka Vonier - Jun 22, 2026
There's about to be a whole lotta Liza going on at Carnegie Hall! On Thursday, June 25, Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance will take the stage at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive peek inside rehearsals as Tony nominee Elizabeth Stanley performs 'Sing Happy' from Flora the Red Menace. Watch in this video!
Videos: Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz Talk RAGTIME and the American Dream
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Ahead of the Tony Awards, CBS Sunday Morning showcased the Broadway revival of Ragtime, with an interview with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz, as well as lyricist Lynn Ahrens and composer Stephen Flaherty. Check out the videos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Ahead of the Tony Awards, CBS Sunday Morning showcased the Broadway revival of Ragtime, with an interview with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz, as well as lyricist Lynn Ahrens and composer Stephen Flaherty. Check out the videos here!
Ali Stroker and Damon Daunno Join LIZA! AT 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Tony nominee Damon Daunno (Oklahoma!) and Tony winner Ali Stroker (Oklahoma!) have joined the cast of Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Tony nominee Damon Daunno (Oklahoma!) and Tony winner Ali Stroker (Oklahoma!) have joined the cast of Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday.
Ali Stroker and Damon Daunno Join LIZA! AT 80
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Transport Group announced Ali Stroker and Damon Daunno have joined the cast of LIZA! AT 80: A CELEBRATION IN SONG AND DANCE at Carnegie Hall, with Mo Rocca and Marc Shaiman set to host the one-night tribute.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Transport Group announced Ali Stroker and Damon Daunno have joined the cast of LIZA! AT 80: A CELEBRATION IN SONG AND DANCE at Carnegie Hall, with Mo Rocca and Marc Shaiman set to host the one-night tribute.
Cynthia Nixon, Rachel Dratch, & More to Compete in CELEBRITY JEOPARDY! ALL-STARS
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 20, 2026
Cynthia Nixon, Rachel Dratch, Mira Sorvino, and more are among the stars set to compete when Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars returns to ABC next month. Once again hosted by Ken Jennings, the new season will premiere Friday, March 13.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 20, 2026
Cynthia Nixon, Rachel Dratch, Mira Sorvino, and more are among the stars set to compete when Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars returns to ABC next month. Once again hosted by Ken Jennings, the new season will premiere Friday, March 13.
RENT Reunion Panel and More Set For BroadwayCon 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
BroadwayCon has announced additional programming for the 2026 Convention, taking place this week. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup for the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
BroadwayCon has announced additional programming for the 2026 Convention, taking place this week. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup for the event here!
Jennifer Simard, Beth Leavel and More Set for WPPAC 2025-2026 Concert Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025
The White Plains Performing Arts Center has unveiled its 2025-2026 Special Events which include a variety of special events and concerts. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025
The White Plains Performing Arts Center has unveiled its 2025-2026 Special Events which include a variety of special events and concerts. Learn more here!
Video: CBS Sunday Morning Spotlights New York's Professional Children's School
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025
CBS Sunday Morning recently highlighted the Professional Children's School, a not-for-profit, college-preparatory school geared toward working and aspiring child actors and dancers in grades four through twelve. Watch the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025
CBS Sunday Morning recently highlighted the Professional Children's School, a not-for-profit, college-preparatory school geared toward working and aspiring child actors and dancers in grades four through twelve. Watch the video here!
Video: CBS SUNDAY MORNING Explores Shakespeare's Lasting Appeal with Patrick Page & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025
On a recent edition of CBS Sunday Morning, the show devoted a segment to the most famous playwright of all time: William Shakespeare. The segment explored why his four-hundred-year-old plays continue to remain so popular, interviewing Broadway performer Patrick Page. Watch it now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025
On a recent edition of CBS Sunday Morning, the show devoted a segment to the most famous playwright of all time: William Shakespeare. The segment explored why his four-hundred-year-old plays continue to remain so popular, interviewing Broadway performer Patrick Page. Watch it now.
Video: Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, & More Talk GYPSY on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 15, 2024
CBS Sunday Morning spoke with Audra McDonald and director George C. Wolfe about their production of Gypsy, currently running on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre, and the task of taking on a character like Mama Rose. Watch the video here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 15, 2024
CBS Sunday Morning spoke with Audra McDonald and director George C. Wolfe about their production of Gypsy, currently running on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre, and the task of taking on a character like Mama Rose. Watch the video here!
Marilyn Maye to Perform Eight-Show Engagement at Birdland Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024
BIRDLAND THEATER will present the return of living legend Marilyn Maye for a special eight-show holiday engagement. Learn more about the shows and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024
BIRDLAND THEATER will present the return of living legend Marilyn Maye for a special eight-show holiday engagement. Learn more about the shows and see how to purchase tickets!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 28, 2024
by - Nov 28, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving, BroadwayWorld! It is November 28, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 28, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving, BroadwayWorld! It is November 28, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Mo Rocca Unpacks the Late In Life Triumphs of Broadway Roctogenarians
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Nov 27, 2024
From beloved CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca comes an inspiring collection of stories that celebrates the triumphs of people who made their biggest marks late in life. Watch in this video as he explains what a roctogenarian is!
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Nov 27, 2024
From beloved CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca comes an inspiring collection of stories that celebrates the triumphs of people who made their biggest marks late in life. Watch in this video as he explains what a roctogenarian is!
Exclusive: Backstage at A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Lincoln Center
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 9, 2024
Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music In Concert, featuring brand new orchestrations by legendary orchestrator and lifelong Sondheim collaborator Jonathan Tunick recently hit the stage at David Geffen Hall at New York’s Lincoln Center. Check out exclusive photos from inside the big night!
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 9, 2024
Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music In Concert, featuring brand new orchestrations by legendary orchestrator and lifelong Sondheim collaborator Jonathan Tunick recently hit the stage at David Geffen Hall at New York’s Lincoln Center. Check out exclusive photos from inside the big night!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of N/A
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 25, 2024
The world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa is now open! Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 25, 2024
The world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa is now open! Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
Video: Baayork Lee Discusses Legendary Career on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 16, 2024
Watch Baayork Lee discuss her legendary Broadway dance career with CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca in the video here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 16, 2024
Watch Baayork Lee discuss her legendary Broadway dance career with CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca in the video here!
Mo Rocca to Discuss New Book ROCTOGENARIANS at The Music Hall
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 3, 2024
On Tuesday, June 18, Mo Rocca, the New York Times bestselling author of Mobituaries, comes to The Music Hall as part of the Writers on a New England Stage series to discuss his new book Roctogenarians.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 3, 2024
On Tuesday, June 18, Mo Rocca, the New York Times bestselling author of Mobituaries, comes to The Music Hall as part of the Writers on a New England Stage series to discuss his new book Roctogenarians.
Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals To Present HEIST, HEIST BABY As Part of its 175th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2024
Catch the iconic HASTY PUDDING performance at New York's Kaye Playhouse on March 9. Don't miss this unique theatrical experience from one of the oldest performing arts organizations in the US.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2024
Catch the iconic HASTY PUDDING performance at New York's Kaye Playhouse on March 9. Don't miss this unique theatrical experience from one of the oldest performing arts organizations in the US.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Mo Rocca been in?
Mo Rocca has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Mo Rocca been in?
Mo Rocca has not appeared in the West End.
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