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. Find out more information about this telecasted performance below.
What is Good Night, and Good Luck about?
In Good Night, and Good Luck, we tune in to the golden age of broadcast journalism and Edward R. Murrow’s 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 play chronicles a time in American history when truth and journalistic integrity stood up to fearmongering and disinformation—and won.
Who will be in the cast?
The cast of Good Night, and Good Luck stars George Clooney as Edward R. Murrow, Ilana Glazer (Broad City) and Clark Gregg (The Avengers) will play Shirley Wershba and Don Hollenbeck, respectively. They are joined by Mac Brandt as Colonel Anderson, Will Dagger as Don Hewitt, Christopher Denham as John Aaron, Glenn Fleshler as Fred Friendly, Paul Gross as William F. Paley, Georgia Heers as Ella, Carter Hudson as Joe Wershba, Fran Kranz as Palmer Williams, Jennifer Morris as Millie Green, Michael Nathanson as Eddie Scott, Andrew Polk as Charlie Mack, Aaron Roman Weiner as Don Surine with R. Ward Duffy, Joe Forbrich, Imani Rousselle, Greg Stuhr, JD Taylor, and Sophia Tzougros rounding out the ensemble.
What time will George Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck start on CNN?
The telecasted performance will occur on Saturday, June 7, at 7 p.m. EST.
How do I stream George Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck on CNN?
Good Night, and Good Luck will air live on CNN and CNN International properties and will stream the event live on CNN.com. It will also stream live on Max across all subscription plans.
When is the pre-show to George Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck on CNN?
There will be a pre-show live coverage event at 6:30 pm EST. hosted by Pamela Brown outside of the Winter Garden Theatre.
What will happen after George Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck on CNN?
Immediately following the broadcast, Anderson Cooper will host an exclusive live special, Good Night, and Good Luck: Truth and Power, to discuss the critically acclaimed production and state of global journalism in front of a live audience of journalism students. Cooper will interview 60 Minutes Correspondent Scott Pelley about what it takes to hold those in power to account as he reflects on Edward R Murrow’s enduring legacy.