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2 days ago
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CNN to Air Live Broadcast of George Clooney's ‘Good Night and Good Luck' in Broadway First
The Broadway production of Good Night, and Good Luck, starring George Clooney, will be broadcast live on CNN. The broadcast, which is the first time a live performance of a play will be televised, is scheduled to air live on June 7 at 7 p.m. ET across CNN, CNN International and streaming on CNN's website. The televised performance is the second-to-last scheduled performance of the play on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theater. More from The Hollywood Reporter C-SPAN's Next Big Bet Is a "Radically Different" Sort of Cable News Show: 'CeaseFire' Charles Strouse, Tony-Winning Composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' Dies at 96 David Lindsay-Abaire Brings New Play 'The Balusters' to Broadway in 2026 'I can't tell you how exciting it is to do something that's never been done. CNN is the perfect place to bring this story of courage to so many more people than we could have ever hoped. Live TV. No net. Buckle up everyone,' Clooney said in a statement. 'Good Night, and Good Luck is not just a celebration of a golden age in TV journalism,' said CNN chairman and CEO Mark Thompson. 'It's also about the importance of the free press and the need for strong news organizations to report the facts in a fair-minded way. That's something we still care deeply about.' The play, which was adapted from the 2005 film, follows journalist Edward R. Murrow, played by Clooney, in his efforts to take down Sen. Joseph McCarthy and McCarthyism on air amid concerns from the federal government and CBS station heads. The broadcast will be executive produced by Clooney and Grant Heslov — they co-wrote the play together — Deena Katz, Todd Wagner and Jeff Skoll. The play opened on Broadway April 3 and is scheduled to run through June 8. The live broadcast of the show is also notable as the production has broken records as the play with the highest weekly gross in Broadway history, recently becoming the first play to make more than $4 million in one week. The production also announced the recoupment of $9.5 million capitalization Monday. The broadcast is set to air the evening before the Tony Awards. Clooney is nominated for his role as Murrow, and the play is nominated for best scenic, costume, lighting and sound. CNN will also be working on special pre-show coverage outside of the theater. Following the production, CNN will host a Good Night, and Good Luck special to discuss the production and state of global journalism. Best of The Hollywood Reporter From 'Lady in the Lake' to 'It Ends With Us': 29 New and Upcoming Book Adaptations in 2024 Meet the Superstars Who Glam Up Hollywood's A-List Rosie O'Donnell on Ellen, Madonna, Trump and 40 Years in the Queer Spotlight
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
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
CNN to Exclusively Air George Clooney's Record-Breaking Broadway Hit ‘Good Night, and Good Luck' Live for Free
CNN will air the second-to-last performance of 'Good Night, and Good Luck,' the record-breaking play written by and starring George Clooney in which he portrays legendary broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow. 'Good Night, and Good Luck' will air its penultimate performance at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre live on Saturday, June 7, at 7 p.m. ET across CNN, CNN International and streaming on The livestream will be available without requiring a cable log-in on digital platforms. Per CNN, it's the first time a live play on Broadway will be televised. More from Variety CNN Hopes to Gain Sustenance From Tony Shalhoub's 'Breaking Bread' CNN's Newest Streaming Product Set to Debut in Fall Joe Biden Didn't Recognize Old Friend George Clooney at 2024 Fundraiser: Report Clooney said in a statement, 'I can't tell you how exciting it is to do something that's never been done. CNN is the perfect place to bring this story of courage to so many more people than we could have ever hoped. Live TV. No net. Buckle up everyone.' In the play, Clooney made his Broadway debut as Murrow, showcasing his history-altering on-air showdown with Sen. Joseph McCarthy. As McCarthyism casts a shadow over America, Murrow and his news team choose to confront the growing tide of paranoia and propaganda, even if it means turning the federal government and a worried nation against them. 'Good Night, and Good Luck' closes its theatrical run with a matinee performance on Sunday, June 8, in New York City. ''Good Night, and Good Luck' is not just a celebration of a golden age in TV journalism,' CNN CEO Mark Thompson said. 'It's also about the importance of the free press and the need for strong news organizations to report the facts in a fair-minded way. That's something we still care deeply about.' Following the production, CNN will host an exclusive 'Good Night, and Good Luck' special to discuss the play and the state of global journalism. 'Good Night, and Good Luck' was nominated for five Tony Awards, including leading actor in a play for Clooney. The play, directed by Tony winner David Cromer, recently made history by becoming the highest-grossing play in Broadway history, and the first play to surpass a gross of $4 million in a single week. In partnership with TodayTix, the production also recently subsidized 2,000 tickets for New York City high school students, including those studying journalism, to attend the show. 'Good Night, and Good Luck,' co-written by Clooney and Grant Heslov, is directed by Tony winner David Cromer. Producers are Seaview, Sue Wagner, John Johnson, Jean Doumanian and Robert Fox. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
5 Questions For… Max Foster
Max Foster had a busy first week as the host of CNN International's new European primetime show What We Know. The veteran journalist covered two important global events during that period: the Conclave that resulted in the election of Pope Louis XIV, and the heightening tensions between India and Pakistan. Airing at 8 p.m. BST (3 p.m. ET) and anchored out of CNN's London bureau, What We Know provides a roundup of the day's top stories and debate-sparking questions, as well as in-broadcast social media integration. Foster has been with CNN International since 2005 and previously anchored its flagship show, CNN Newsroom at 3 p.m. Prior to that, he co-anchored the morning edition of the program with Christina Macfarlane. In the latest edition of TVNewser's 5 Questions series, Foster explains why What We Know is different from CNN International's other offerings and reveals which celebrity he shares a birth month with. 1. What's the origin of the show's name? Audiences have never been so overloaded with information and content, and I think it's fair to say that is only going to get more intense. With this show, we are very focused on pace and stripping out anything the audience doesn't need to know. That concept lends itself to the title of What We Know, which also happens to be a common phrase I've used in my TikToks! That doesn't mean we're skipping important details; it's more that we're giving you the key points in a smart, easily digestible way. 2. What will be the big differentiator between your show and CNN International's other programs? I wanted to create a show that complemented CNN International's existing European primetime lineup, which is a pretty formidable with a varied selection of anchors, shows, and styles. Of course, we have Christiane Amanpour, who is renowned for her big-name interviews; Isa Soares, who brings astute analysis and digs deeper into the stories behind the headlines; and Richard Quest, who quite literally means business. What We Know is designed to be an everything-you-need-to-know bulletin, delving into the big talking points of the day. We start with what we know on the lead stories, and then we bring in an expert or analyst who can help address what we don't know, which allows us to be transparent with the audience on a story or situation that is still developing. One of the things I've loved about working for CNN is its spirit of innovation, which is a real thing, and harks back to Ted Turner. What We Know captures that by experimenting with new ways to engage viewers through video and digital more broadly. If you've followed my career, you'll know that I've always had a bit of a taste for experimenting on various social platforms to find the most effective ways of keeping people's attention and telling stories in new ways-and this show is very much informed by everything I've learnt from that. With this show, we have the space to experiment on CNN's digital platforms in addition to taking viewer questions from a TikTok live and incorporating them into my interviews, or whatever feels right. I want to go wherever the conversation is taking place and take that conversation back into the studio with me. 3. What does it take to get an hour-long show on-air? We don't have a show meeting in the traditional sense. It's more an ongoing conversation through the day, where the whole team can drop in ideas, thrash out the questions our audience wants us to answer, and build from there. The beauty of that approach is that it allows us to constantly adjust and make the running order as lively, current, and relevant as possible. I don't find it particularly beneficial to have a meeting hours before the show airs, only to commit to angles and guests that lose relevance by the time we get to air. News conversations move on quickly, and we want to be on the front end of them, not going back over thoughts the viewers have already resolved. The formats and ideas we'll be playing around with on What We Know will accentuate that ethos and give the audience a real sense of immediacy. 4. What should we know about your reporting on the Conclave as well as the India/Pakistan conflict? While completely different, they are both incredibly important stories that our global viewers want explained in the clearest way possible in order to better understand them. There is deep history and intricate context to take into account, as well as facts to lay out clearly in order to help them better understand their significance. And getting back to that notion of immediacy, there are up-to-the-minute developments that need to be tackled in real time. 5. What's one thing we should know about Max Foster? I like to put myself in the place of the viewer and ask the questions they want answered. I think it's important to approach a story with curiosity and a willingness to confront aspects of it that don't make sense. The story always comes first, and I want to understand it as much as you do. Isa Soares also tells me I have quite outlandish taste in footwear-you might catch a glimpse of that on my TikTok. Oh, and I was born in the same month as Eminem. True story! Read Previous Editions of 5 Questions For… Ari Melber Lawrence Jones Kaitlan Collins Will Cain Elizabeth Vargas Blayne Alexander
CNN
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
What We Know with Max Foster launches on CNN International
May 6th, 2025 New show from the network's London studio to air weeknights at 8pm BST CNN International is adding a brand-new global news hour, anchored by Max Foster, to its European primetime lineup from May 6th. What We Know with Max Foster will broadcast live from CNN's London studio, weeknights at 8pm BST/ 9pm CET. Drawing on Foster's decades of experience covering major world events both on scene and in the studio, What We Know will provide a definitive roundup of the day's top stories, and a deeper dive into the questions sparking debate around the world. In a nod to his digital prowess, Foster will seek to integrate social media throughout. 'I want to build a community of viewers around this show,' Foster explains. 'I've learnt a lot from my own experimentation on social media, and I want to take those lessons forward. I'll continue to engage directly with my digital audience, hear what questions they have about the main stories of the day, and take them with me as I get the answers from the experts I bring on my show later.' What We Know is a formidable addition to CNN International's evening programming slate, following Amanpour at 6pm BST and Isa Soares Tonight at 7pm BST.
