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Economic Times
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
'Good Night, and Good Luck' on CNN: How to watch George Clooney's Broadway play for free
The Broadway show "Good Night, and Good Luck" has broken box office records since its opening this April — and tonight, June 7, anyone can watch it live on TV. CNN recently announced that it would be televising the Broadway play's penultimate performance live from the Winter Garden Theater, and the big day is here. George Clooney as Edward R. Murrow acts in the stage production "Good Night, and Good Luck," at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads George Clooney's Broadway Debut goes live on CNN How to watch 'Good Night, and Good Luck' Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Viewers who tuned in to CNN's live broadcast of Good Night, and Good Luck expecting to see George Clooney were surprised to spot a familiar face among the live telecast aired from New York City's Winter Garden Theatre, marking a historic first: a Broadway production broadcast live on national television. According to CNN correspondent Anderson Cooper, over 20 cameras were strategically placed throughout the venue to capture the performance for home making his Broadway debut in the role of iconic journalist Edward R. Murrow, earned a Tony nomination for his performance. The play, based on the 2005 film of the same name — which Clooney directed, co-wrote, and starred in as producer Fred Friendly — dramatizes Murrow's famous confrontation with Senator Joseph McCarthy during the Red Scare Clooney's transformation for the role — including dyeing his hair — caught attention, many viewers were delighted to unexpectedly see comedian Ilana Glazer among the ensemble. Best known for co-creating and starring in Broad City, Glazer played Shirley Wershba, a writer and cast also included Mac Brandt, Will Dagger, Christopher Denham, Glenn Fleshler, Clark Gregg, Paul Gross, Georgia Heers, Carter Hudson, Fran Kranz, Jennifer Morris, Michael Nathanson, Andrew Polk, Aaron Roman Weiner, R. Ward Duffy, Joe Forbrich, Imani Rousselle, Greg Stuhr, JD Taylor, and Sophia June 7, 2025, his Broadway adaptation of Good Night and Good Luck was broadcast live from New York's Winter Garden Theatre, marking the first-ever live telecast of a Broadway non-musical ensemble on network television via CNN. Clooney made his stage debut portraying iconic CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow in a co-written script (with Grant Heslov), directed by David Cromer. The production earned five Tony nominations, including Best aired the live performance (starting 7 p.m. ET, with a pre-show at 6:30 p.m. ET) and streamed it globally—free to cord-cutters via CNN International, and on play shattered Broadway records by earning over $4 million in a single week, becoming the highest-grossing non-musical Broadway production portrayal digs into Murrow's 1954 confrontation with Senator McCarthy. The broadcast underscores themes of journalistic integrity and free press—echoing in today's media landscape. Clooney joked about dyeing his hair for the part and reverse it post-show. The play closes June 8—a day before the Tony Awards on June 8, 2025."Good Night, and Good Luck" airs on June 7 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. on CNN apps and Viewers may also stream it on cast for the 'Good Night, and Good Luck' Broadway play includes:George Clooney as Edward R. MurrowMac Brandt as Colonel AndersonWill Dagger as Don HewittChristopher Denham as John AaronGlenn Fleshler as Fred FriendlyIlana Glazer as Shirley WershbaClark Gregg as Don HollenbeckPaul Gross as William S. PaleyGeorgia Heers as EllaCarter Hudson as Joe WershbaFran Kranz as Palmer WilliamsJennifer Morris as Millie GreenMichael Nathanson as Eddie ScottAndrew Polk as Charlie MackAaron Roman Weiner as Don Surine
Washington Post
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Theater is feeling more and more like TV
One of this season's biggest Broadway cash cows is a critical darling about the power of TV, headlined and co-written by a star who started in TV, featuring live close-ups and archival footage broadcast on giant TVs. 'Good Night, and Good Luck' is set in the 1950s, when Edward R. Murrow's investigation of Sen. Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist crusade was made possible by the birth of broadcast television.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Good Night, and Good Luck' penultimate performance: See cast, how to watch play live
In the words of George Clooney's Edward R. Murrow: "There are a certain kind of people wired a certain kind of way, who know there's a story behind the story if you're bold enough to search for it." The 64-year-old Academy Award-winning actor says this line in the trailer for the Broadway play, "Good Night, and Good Luck," which CNN will be airing and streaming the production's penultimate performance this weekend. According to CNN, the "Good Night, and Good Luck" plot tells the "gripping true story of journalist Edward R. Murrow's legendary showdown" against U.S. Sen. Joseph McCarthy. The play is based on the 2929 Entertainment and participant film of the same name, distributed by Warner Bros., and co-written by Clooney and Grant Heslov, the outlet says. The film was released in 2005 and featured Clooney and actors Robert Downey Jr and Jeff Daniels. CNN will air the performance of the five-time Tony-nominated play live for one night only. The performance airs one night before the Great White Way's annual awards show. Here's how to watch and stream the play. What to watch this weekend: New TV shows, movies on streaming "Good Night, and Good Luck" airs on June 7 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. on CNN apps and Viewers may also stream it on Max. The cast for the 'Good Night, and Good Luck' Broadway play includes: George Clooney as Edward R. Murrow Mac Brandt as Colonel Anderson Will Dagger as Don Hewitt Christopher Denham as John Aaron Glenn Fleshler as Fred Friendly Ilana Glazer as Shirley Wershba Clark Gregg as Don Hollenbeck Paul Gross as William S. 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 Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'Good Night, and Good Luck' penultimate show airing live: See when
USA Today
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Good Night, and Good Luck' penultimate performance: See cast, how to watch play live
'Good Night, and Good Luck' penultimate performance: See cast, how to watch play live Show Caption Hide Caption George Clooney gets star-studded support on Broadway debut night George Clooney's celebrity friends came out in support on the opening night of his Broadway debut. In the words of George Clooney's Edward R. Murrow: "There are a certain kind of people wired a certain kind of way, who know there's a story behind the story if you're bold enough to search for it." The 64-year-old Academy Award-winning actor says this line in the trailer for the Broadway play, "Good Night, and Good Luck," which CNN will be airing and streaming the production's penultimate performance this weekend. According to CNN, the "Good Night, and Good Luck" plot tells the "gripping true story of journalist Edward R. Murrow's legendary showdown" against U.S. Sen. Joseph McCarthy. The play is based on the 2929 Entertainment and participant film of the same name, distributed by Warner Bros., and co-written by Clooney and Grant Heslov, the outlet says. The film was released in 2005 and featured Clooney and actors Robert Downey Jr and Jeff Daniels. CNN will air the performance of the five-time Tony-nominated play live for one night only. The performance airs one night before the Great White Way's annual awards show. Here's how to watch and stream the play. What to watch this weekend: New TV shows, movies on streaming How to watch 'Good Night, and Good Luck' "Good Night, and Good Luck" airs on June 7 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. on CNN apps and Viewers may also stream it on Max. 'Good night, and Good Luck': Watch trailer 'Good Night, and Good Luck' Broadway play cast The cast for the 'Good Night, and Good Luck' Broadway play includes: George Clooney as Edward R. Murrow Mac Brandt as Colonel Anderson Will Dagger as Don Hewitt Christopher Denham as John Aaron Glenn Fleshler as Fred Friendly Ilana Glazer as Shirley Wershba Clark Gregg as Don Hollenbeck Paul Gross as William S. 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 Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
KETK/FOX51 wins Bonner McLane Public Service Award for work with Young Audiences
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Association of Broadcasters has awarded KETK and FOX51 with this year's Bonner McLane Public Service Award for Medium Market Television. KETK News wins Edward R. Murrow sports reporting award for 'Hometown Heeler' story The association credited our station with advancing the East Texas community through our collaboration with groups like Young Audiences, Arts for Learning of Northeast Texas. 'The people of Tyler are fortunate to have the benefit of your team's focus on advancing your community by keeping them informed of developments important to their well-being,' Texas Association of Broadcasters (TAB) president Oscar Rodriguez said. The award is named for TAB's first executive director, Bonner McLane. Our station will be honored among other TAB award nominees at this year's TAB Show in August. KETK Anchor Isaac Ramirez has served on the board of Young Audiences and News Director Joe Spadea serves on the board as president-elect. The nonprofit helps local children by connecting them with the arts through workshops, performances and more. Every year, the nonprofit hosts the Arts in Education Awards dinner and KETK produces feature videos for each of the award winners. To learn more, visit Young Audiences of Northeast Texas online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
