George Clooney’s “Good Night, and Good Luck” becomes first-ever live Broadway telecast on June 7.
Murrow Returns to Television
Edward R. Murrow is breaking barriers once again from beyond the grave.
George Clooney’s Broadway show “Good Night, and Good Luck” will beam live into living rooms nationwide on June 7.
This groundbreaking broadcast marks the first time ever a Broadway play hits television screens in real-time.
The one-night-only event happens during the show’s second-to-last performance before closing June 8.
Clooney’s Daring Gamble
“Live TV. No net. Buckle up everyone,” warns Clooney with his trademark excitement.
The Hollywood star can’t hide his thrill about making theater history with CNN.
His Broadway debut already turns heads, but this unprecedented broadcast raises the stakes even higher.
Clooney sees the perfect symmetry in bringing Murrow’s story back to television where the legendary journalist made his name.
From Silver Screen to Stage to Screen
Clooney wears multiple hats in this production, co-writing with longtime partner Grant Heslov and starring as Murrow.
The show adapts Clooney’s own 2005 film where David Strathairn originally played the journalist.
Now Clooney himself sits behind the anchor desk, bringing fresh energy to his Broadway debut.
The production cleverly incorporates screens into its storytelling, blurring media boundaries.
Timely Tale of Truth vs Power
The story resonates powerfully in today’s media landscape, focusing on Murrow’s famous confrontation with Senator McCarthy.
CNN’s Mark Thompson calls it “not just a celebration of TV journalism” but a vital reminder about press freedom.
With Ilana Glazer and Clark Gregg rounding out the cast, the Tony-nominated production (with five nods including one for Clooney) brings urgent historical lessons to modern audiences.