George Clooney to make Broadway debut in 'Good Night, and Good Luck'
The actor co-wrote and will star in the new play adapted from the Oscar-nominated 2005 drama film of the same name, which Clooney directed and performed in.
UPDATE: Good Night, and Good Luck on Broadway, starring George Clooney, will play at the Winter Garden Theatre beginning on March 12, 2025, ahead of an April 3 opening.
Extra, extra! George Clooney will make his Broadway debut in the new play Good Night, and Good Luck in spring 2025. A theatre and exact dates for the production have yet to be announced.
“I am honored, after all these years, to be coming back to the stage and especially, to Broadway, the art form and the venue that every actor aspires to,” Clooney said in a statement.
The actor is one of Hollywood's best-known leading men, who came to prominence on the drama ER and has since earned two Oscars and four Golden Globe Awards for his work as an actor and director of dozens of films. His most famous films include From Dusk till Dawn, Batman & Robin, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and the Ocean's series.
In 2005, Clooney directed the movie Good Night, and Good Luck, the inspiration for the Broadway play. The plot follows the conflict between journalist Edward R. Murrow and senator Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s, mainly over the senator's anti-Communism and corruption.
Clooney also co-wrote the screenplay with Grant Heslov and starred as Murrow's co-producer Fred W. Friendly. On Broadway, he will star as Murrow; he also co-wrote the play's script with Heslov. Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit) directs.
“Edward R. Murrow operated from a kind of moral clarity that feels vanishingly rare in today’s media landscape," Cromer said in a statement. "There was an immediacy in those early live television broadcasts that today can only be effectively captured on stage, in front of a live audience.”
Photo credit: George Clooney. (Photo by Anette Nantell)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Good Night, and Good Luck playing?
Good Night, and Good Luck is playing at Winter Garden Theatre. The theatre is located at 1634 Broadway (between 50th and 51st Street), New York, 10019.
How long is Good Night, and Good Luck?
The running time of Good Night, and Good Luck is 1hr 40min. No intermission.
What is Good Night, and Good Luck about?
See Oscar winner and Tony Award nominee George Clooney in his Broadway debut as famed journalist Edward R. Murrow as he challenges Senator Joe McCarthy. Faced with threats to their careers, Murrow’s team fights for truth. Directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, Good Night, and Good Luck is a timely, powerful new adaptation.
How do you book tickets for Good Night, and Good Luck?
Book tickets for Good Night, and Good Luck on New York Theatre Guide.
What's the age requirement for Good Night, and Good Luck?
The recommended age for Good Night, and Good Luck is Ages 13+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted..
Who wrote Good Night, and Good Luck?
George Clooney and Grant Heslov, who co-wrote the film’s screenplay which earned an Oscar nomination, co-write this Broadway script.
Who directed Good Night, and Good Luck?
David Cromer, who won a Tony Award for directing The Band’s Visit, directs this Broadway premiere.
Is Good Night, and Good Luck appropriate for kids?
This play is recommended for ages 13 and over.
Is Good Night, and Good Luck good?
Reviews are not out yet, but the original film garnered six Oscar nominations, and with a starry team like Clooney and Cromer, the show has a lot of momentum and anticipation.
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