On Saturday, June 7, Good Night, and Good Luck, the critically-acclaimed new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, that has shattered box office records and is now nominated for five 2025 Tony Awards, will air its penultimate performance at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre live on CNN. This announcement marks a historic Broadway first: never before has a live performance of a play ever been televised. The telecasted performance will take place on Saturday, June 7, at 7 p.m. EST across CNN properties.
Mr. Clooney commented, “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.”
“Good Night, and Good Luck is not just a celebration of a golden age in TV journalism,” said Chairman and CEO of CNN, Mark Thompson. “It’s also about the importance of the free press and the need for strong news organizations to report the facts in a fair-minded way. That’s something we still care deeply about.”
The broadcast will be executive produced by George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Deena Katz, Todd Wagner, and Jeff Skoll.
In this landmark theatrical and live television event, two-time Academy Award winner and first-time Tony Award nominee, George Clooney makes his Broadway debut as Edward R. Murrow, showcasing his legendary, history-altering, on-air showdown with Senator Joseph McCarthy. As McCarthyism casts a shadow over America, Murrow and his news team choose to confront the growing tide of paranoia and propaganda, even if it means turning the federal government and a worried nation against them. The critically-acclaimed production of Good Night, and Good Luck closes its theatrical run with a matinee performance on Sunday, June 8.
Nominated for five Tony Awards, Good Night, and Good Luck, directed by Tony winner David Cromer, recently made history by becoming the highest-grossing play in Broadway history, and the first play to surpass a gross of $4 million in a single week.
Before the play’s official closing, CNN will bring this timely production to audiences around the world, beginning with special pre-show coverage outside of the theater. Following the production, CNN will host an exclusive Good Night and Good Luck special to discuss the Tony Award-nominated production and the state of global journalism.