George Clooney Makes His Broadway Debut
George Clooney Makes His Broadway Debut
Why see Good Night, and Good Luck?
George Clooney's Broadway Debut
A-list Hollywood star George Clooney makes his Broadway debut in this stage adaption of the 2005 Oscar-nominated movie Good Night, and Good Luck' (directed by Clooney himself). The play is directed by Tony-winner David Cromer and is based on the original screenplay. The show will premiere in the spring of 2025 at the Shubert Theatre.
What Is The Story?
Set against the backdrop of the 1950s, the play chronicles the daring endeavors of legendary broadcaster Edward Murrow and his producer Fred Friendly as they challenge the intimidation tactics of Senator McCarthy. Despite facing resistance from CBS and the constraints imposed by sponsors, Murrow confronts the establishment to unmask the falsehoods propagated in McCarthy's anti-communist crusade.
Key Information
Dates
Cast
- George Clooney as Edward Murrow
Creative
Directed by David Cromer
Written by George Clooney and Grant Heslov
Produced by Seaview, Sue Wagner, John Johnson, Jean Doumanian and Robert Fox