Just one night before the 2025 Tony Awards, George Clooney is set to make Broadway history.
A live play direct from Broadway has never been televised before, but tonight, the penultimate performance of “Good Night, and Good Luck” is set to air live from the Winter Garden Theatre on CNN.
Adapted from the 2005 film of the same name (which Clooney directed, co-wrote, and starred in), “Good Night, and Good Luck” is based on journalist Edward R. Murrow’s work on CBS News and his tension with Republican Sen. Joseph McCarthy during the Red Scare. Clooney portrays Murrow in the stage production.
In a press release announcing the special broadcast, Clooney said, “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.”
Clooney is making his Broadway debut in the record-breaking production, which received five nominations at tomorrow’s Tonys, including a Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play nod for Clooney.
“Good Night, and Good Luck” will be broadcast live from Broadway tonight, June 7, at 7 p.m. ET.
Special pre-show coverage from outside the Winter Garden Theatre will begin on CNN at 6:30 p.m. ET. After the broadcast, CNN’s Anderson Cooper will lead a discussion about the state of global journalism and how it relates to the play.
If you don’t have traditional cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to catch “Good Night, and Good Luck” for free. One option we love is Hulu + Live TV, which comes with three days free, includes CNN and starts at $82.99/month after.
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