george clooney’s “Good Night, and Good Luck” to air Live on CNN

Twenty years after its film debut, Good Night, and Good Luck, ⁢starring George Clooney, is set to conquer Broadway. Clooney’s portrayal of Edward R. Murrow will be broadcast live on CNN on June 7 at 7 p.m. ET.

George Clooney ⁢as Edward R. Murrow‍ in Good Night, and Good Luck
Photo: Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic

This performance marks the ​first time a​ Broadway play ​will be televised live. Clooney expressed his excitement‍ about this‍ unprecedented event,noting CNN’s suitability for bringing this story of courage to a wider audience. He added, “Live ⁢TV. No net. Buckle​ up everyone.”

The play ‌has garnered five Tony nominations, including Best Actor in a Play for ​Clooney’s⁣ interpretation of Murrow, a role originally played by ‌David Strathairn. This broadcast offers an​ accessible way to experience a Tony-nominated ⁤show this awards season.

What’s next

Following the live broadcast, audiences can anticipate further discussions and analyses of the play’s themes and Clooney’s performance across various media platforms.