George Clooney’s Broadway Debut in 'Good Night, and Good Luck' Opens to Mixed Reviews

The play, a stage adaptation of Clooney's 2005 film, explores Edward R. Murrow's stand against McCarthyism but draws criticism for its heavy reliance on screens and limited reimagining.

George Clooney stars as Edward R. Murrow in his Broadway debut, reprising the story of the journalist's 1950s confrontation with Senator Joseph McCarthy.
The production, directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, opened on April 3, 2025, and is set to run through June 8 at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City.
Critics have praised the performances, including Clooney's restrained portrayal of Murrow, but noted the play's overuse of screens and lack of adaptation from the original film.
The opening night attracted a star-studded audience, including Jennifer Lopez, Cindy Crawford, and prominent journalists such as Gayle King and Jake Tapper.
The play's themes of media accountability and journalistic integrity resonate in today's political climate, but its execution has been described as underwhelming by some reviewers.