Just one night before the highly anticipated 2025 Tony Awards, Hollywood star George Clooney is set to make Broadway history with a groundbreaking live performance. For the first time ever, a play direct from Broadway will be televised, as the penultimate performance of “Good Night, and Good Luck” is scheduled to air live from the Winter Garden Theatre on CNN. This adaptation of the acclaimed 2005 film, which Clooney directed, co-wrote, and starred in, delves into the work of journalist Edward R. Murrow during his tense confrontations with Republican Senator Joseph McCarthy amid the Red Scare.
In this stage production, Clooney takes on the role of Murrow, bringing the story to life with a powerful narrative that resonates with today's audience. In a press release announcing this historic broadcast, Clooney expressed his excitement, stating, “I can’t tell you how exciting it is to do something that’s never been done. CNN is the perfect place to bring this story of courage to so many more people than we could have ever hoped. Live TV. No net. Buckle up, everyone.” This marks Clooney's Broadway debut in a record-breaking production that has garnered five nominations at tomorrow’s Tony Awards, including a nod for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play for Clooney himself.
Fans of theater and journalism alike won’t want to miss this unique event. “Good Night, and Good Luck” will be broadcast live from Broadway tonight, June 7, at 7 p.m. ET. CNN will kick off special pre-show coverage from outside the Winter Garden Theatre at 6:30 p.m. ET. Following the performance, CNN’s Anderson Cooper will lead a discussion focusing on the current state of global journalism and its connection to the play, providing further insights into the themes presented on stage.
If you don’t have traditional cable, there are options available to watch “Good Night, and Good Luck” for free. A popular choice is Hulu + Live TV, which offers a three-day free trial and includes CNN in its package. After the trial, the subscription starts at $82.99/month, making it an accessible way to catch this historic live event.
The Broadway cast for “Good Night, and Good Luck” features a talented ensemble, including:
George Clooney as Edward R. Murrow Ilana Glazer as Shirley Wershba Glenn Fleshler as Fred W. Friendly Clark Gregg as Don Hollenbeck Carter Hudson as Joseph Wershba Paul Gross as William S. Paley Christopher Denham as John Aaron Fran Kranz as Palmer Williams Mac Brandt as Colonel Anderson Will Dagger as Don Hewitt Georgia Heers as Ella / Jazz SingerDon't miss this unprecedented event that blends the worlds of theatre and live television, showcasing a story that remains relevant in today's society. Tune in tonight to witness history in the making with “Good Night, and Good Luck.”
