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Good Night, and Good Luck Live

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In a landmark Broadway theatrical event, Oscar-winner George Clooney portrays journalist Edward R. Murrow and his history-altering, on-air showdown with Senator Joseph McCarthy live on stage from the Winter Garden Theatre.

Critics Reviews

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David Bianculli NPR Jun 12
A closing news montage, bringing the story and the issues up to the present day, is as much a knockout punch as the final speech Clooney delivers as Murrow. He's excellent. So is the play. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times Jun 9
Though television squashed the production into two dimensions, the broadcast nevertheless felt real and exciting; director David Comer let the camera play on the players, rather than trying for a cinematic effect. Go to Full Review William Schwartz Book & Film Globe Nov 5
The play’s quite good, and I would even go so far as to say the telecast is better than the original film. Go to Full Review Stephen Silver Splice Today Jun 13
The play’s a dramatic and creative triumph, well-acted and staged with a couple of exceptions. But as an implicit allegory for modern times? It comes up short. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner rachelsreviews.net Jun 12
It was better and more entertaining than I expected. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Amy H Jun 8 Excellent production and very timely. Great to see Clooney at the top of his game. Very compelling and thoughtful show. See more Doris and Patrick L Jun 8 Perfect time and place for such an introspective play! Pass time to spotlight America's threatened news media and attacks on our freedom of speech. Brilliant performances! See more Dallas H Jun 8 While there were a few unconventional decisions regarding camera placement and cutaways for the live broadcast, I found that the stage adaptation of the narrative was executed very effectively. I have a consistent appreciation for live theater, particularly when the stage production is of high quality. See more Bill H Jun 8 Nice too see Clooney back on top of his game… See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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David Cromer

Director

George Clooney

Edward R. Murrow

Mac Brandt

Colonel Anderson

Will Dagger

Don Hewitt

Christopher Denham

John Aaron

Glenn Fleshler

Fred Friendly

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Synopsis In a landmark Broadway theatrical event, Oscar-winner George Clooney portrays journalist Edward R. Murrow and his history-altering, on-air showdown with Senator Joseph McCarthy live on stage from the Winter Garden Theatre.
Director
David Cromer
Screenwriter
George Clooney, Grant Heslov
Distributor
CNN
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 7, 2025