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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
George Clooney's Broadway debut 'Good Night, and Good Luck' becomes first live play broadcast on CNN
George Clooney has made Broadway history with Good Night, and Good Luck, which became the first live Broadway performance broadcast on CNN and The event aired on Saturday, June 7, from the Winter Garden Theatre, where Clooney starred as veteran journalist Edward R. Murrow in his Broadway debut. The milestone marks a significant moment in theatre and television broadcasting. Clooney, who directed the 2005 film adaptation of the same story, co-wrote the stage version with Grant Heslov. The play, directed by David Cromer, has also broken records as the highest-grossing play in Broadway history, becoming the first to surpass $4 million in a single week. Nominated for five Tony Awards, it includes Clooney's nomination for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play. CNN's Mark Thompson noted the play's deeper relevance, stating, 'Good Night, and Good Luck is not just a celebration of a golden age in TV journalism. It's also about the importance of the free press and the need for strong news organisations to report the facts in a fair-minded way.' The play's limited run concludes on Sunday, June 8. Tickets remain available.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Good Night, and Good Luck' on CNN: How to watch George Clooney's Broadway play for free
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 cast. 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 audiences. Clooney, 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 era. ALSO READ: Will Donald Trump ban X if his nasty feud with Elon Musk escalates? AI Guru's big prediction While 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 producer. Live Events The 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 Tzougros. George Clooney's Broadway Debut goes live on CNN On 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 Actor. CNN 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 Max. ALSO READ: California unrest: How Los Angeles immigration protests turned ugly after citywide ICE operations The play shattered Broadway records by earning over $4 million in a single week, becoming the highest-grossing non-musical Broadway production ever. Clooney's 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. 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. 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
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Novak Djokovic wins first match on clay since Paris Olympics to reach Geneva Open quarterfinals
Novak Djokovic earned his first clay-court victory of the 2025 season, defeating Hungary's Márton Fucsovics 6-2, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Geneva Open. It was Djokovic's first win on clay since he secured gold at the Paris Olympics in August to complete the career singles Golden Slam: winning all four grand slam singles events and the Olympic singles gold medal. Advertisement The Serbian star was dominant throughout – never facing a break point – and his performance was a stark improvement on recent first-round exits in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. 'My first win this season on clay, obviously it's great to break the ice in a way,' Djokovic said in his on-court interview. 'It's a very demanding surface. 'We all know how tricky it is to play on clay, compared to the other surfaces you always have to expect an extra one or two shots, balls coming back. 'Here there is a bit more altitude so it helps in you have a good serve, and today, I think that was my strongest shot. I had a very high percentage of first serves, a lot of free points on the first serve when I needed to get myself out of trouble. 'It makes life on court a bit easier. Very glad to be able to play the best tennis when it was most needed. All the way through 'til the last moment I was quite focused and pleased with my level of tennis. Hopefully, that can continue tomorrow.' Advertisement The 24-time grand slam singles champion, who turned 38 on Thursday, is still bidding to win his 100th ATP title. Djokovic, who parted ways with coach Andy Murray last week, came into Geneva on a three-match losing streak after defeat in the final of the Miami Open, and those first-round losses in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. The No. 2 seed in Geneva, Djokovic will face Italy's Matteo Arnaldi – the man who beat him in Madrid – on Thursday for a place in the semifinals. The victory, but more so his vastly improved performance, will likely be of great relief to Djokovic ahead of the French Open, which begins on Sunday, as the Serb aims to win a coveted 25th grand slam singles title. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at
Time Out
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
You can watch George Clooney's $800-a-pop Good Night, and Good Luck performance for free—here's how
The 2024-2025 Broadway season has been an especially A-list one, what with Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal in Othello, Succession siblings Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook in Glengarry Glen Ross and The Picture of Dorian Gray, respectively, and George Clooney making his Broadway debut with the stage adaptation of his 2005 movie Good Night, and Good Luck, which the actor also directed. That kind of Hollywood gleam normally doesn't come for free—until now. A ticket to see Clooney (and his polarizing dye job) as veteran journalist Edward R. Murrow in the McCarthy-era drama has easily been clocking in at the three-figure range, with admission to some performances reaching $800-per-person price heights. (It is currently the highest-grossing show on Broadway, with a record-breaking weekly take of $4 million as of this month.) But next month, you'll be able to get a front-row view of Good Night, and Good Luck for free when a televised version of the five-time Tony-nominated production airs on CNN. Marking the first time that a live Broadway play on has ever been televised, the airing will take place on CNN and CNN International on Saturday, June 7 at 7pm Eastern Time, during the show's penultimate performance at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York. (It will also be available to stream live on 'I can't tell you how exciting it is to do something that's never been done,' said Clooney—who is nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Play at this year's Tony Awards—in a news release. In addition to its movie-star lead, Good Night, and Good Luck features Ilana Glazer, Clark Gregg, Mac Brandt, Will Dagger, Christopher Denham, Glenn Fleshler, Paul Gross, Georgia Heers, Carter Hudson, Fran Kranz, Jennifer Morris, Michael Nathanson, Andrew Polk and Aaron Roman Weiner.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
CNN's Mark Thompson Provides Some Additional Details For What He Calls Its 'First True New Streaming Service'
CNN's upcoming streaming service, set to debut in the fall, will be 'one simple way to explore the very best of CNN journalism on your phone, your connected TV or other digital device,' the network's chairman and CEO Mark Thompson told advertisers this morning. At the Warner Bros. Discovery upfront, Thompson said that the service, which he called 'the first true new streaming service,' would include live channels and news feeds and exclusive programming and other content. He said that further plans will be revealed in the coming weeks, but the launch will be first in the U.S. and then internationally. He also said that it would be part of a new 'all access' subscription, as the network has gone the subscription route on More from Deadline CNN Picks Up New Eva Longoria & Tony Shalhoub Series, Renews 'Have I Got News For You' As Part Of Originals Slate CNN Films Is Back: Chevy Chase Film & Cancer Project Usher In New Phase For Doc Strategy Octavia Spencer, Jennifer Love Hewitt & Tom Bergeron To Host WBD Cable Net Titles The service will be available to current cable and satellite subscribers at no additional cost. CNN said that it will continue to have a presence on Max, headed for a rebrand to HBO Max. The service will be the network's latest effort to establish a standalone presence to counter cord cutting and draw in younger audiences who have shunned traditional cable and satellite subscriptions. A previous effort, CNN+, lasted just less than a month when it was introduced in 2022, even though tens of millions were poured into drawing new talent for the platform. Thompson also said that the network's first lifestyle app, CNN Weather, would launch later this year. 'CNN is changing,' Thompson told advertisers. 'We're racing to find new ways to connect with our audiences across the day and around the world.' Best of Deadline Everything We Know About The 'Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping' Movie So Far TV Show Book Adaptations Arriving In 2025 So Far Book-To-Movie Adaptations Coming Out In 2025
