George Clooney has officially landed on Broadway, and no, it’s not in a musical where he tap dances while holding an espresso. The Oscar-winning, impossibly handsome actor has taken to the stage for his Broadway debut in Good Night, And Good Luck, and we’ve got the first photo to prove he’s actually doing it (and not just showing up to wave at fans).
Clooney didn’t just waltz in and demand a lead role—no, sir! He actually co-wrote the play with his longtime creative partner, Grant Heslov. And not only that, he’s playing legendary journalist Edward R. Murrow, the guy who stared down Senator Joseph McCarthy like a boss back in the 1950s. If you’re thinking, “Wait, didn’t Clooney already do this?”—you’re not wrong. He directed and co-wrote the 2005 film version, where he played Fred Friendly, Murrow’s producer. But now? He’s leveled up. He is Murrow. He’s Broadway Clooney now.
Oh, and in a shocking plot twist, George has temporarily said goodbye to his iconic silver fox status for the role. Yes, people—he’s ditched the gray. Fans are still recovering from the hair-color whiplash, with some questioning if it’s even legal for Clooney to have non-silver hair.
So what’s this play about, besides George looking dapper in 1950s suits? Well, Good Night, And Good Luck dives into the golden age of broadcast journalism, back when TV news anchors didn’t just read tweets on live air. It follows Murrow and his team as they take on the rising wave of paranoia, propaganda, and McCarthyism. Basically, it’s a history lesson wrapped in dramatic monologues, ethical dilemmas, and the kind of journalistic bravery we don’t see enough of these days.
Clooney isn’t doing this alone—he’s joined by Ilana Glazer, Clark Gregg, and other talented humans who will also breathe life into this newsroom showdown.
If you want to see Good Night, And Good Luck in all its Broadway glory, tickets are now on sale via Telecharge. The big opening night is set for April 3 at the iconic Winter Garden Theatre. Get your tickets now—before Clooney decides he misses the beach and escapes back to Lake Como.
