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George Clooney Makes Broadway Debut in 'Good Night, and Good Luck'

The stage adaptation of Clooney's 2005 film officially opened at the Winter Garden Theatre, drawing a star-studded audience and receiving mixed critical reviews.

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Overview

  • George Clooney stars as Edward R. Murrow in the Broadway debut of 'Good Night, and Good Luck,' a play he co-wrote with Grant Heslov.
  • The production closely follows the 2005 film, using archival footage and video projections to depict Murrow's confrontation with Senator Joseph McCarthy during the 1950s Red Scare.
  • Critics praised the performances, particularly Clooney's portrayal of Murrow and Paul Gross as CBS executive William F. Paley, but noted the play's limited theatrical innovation.
  • The play incorporates live jazz music and a large ensemble cast to evoke its period setting, though some found the multimedia elements distracting.
  • The star-studded premiere included appearances by Jennifer Lopez, Hugh Jackman, and prominent journalists, marking a high-profile opening night.