Published by: Sourav Kumar
Updated on:  Sunday, 08 June 2025

History will be made on Broadway tonight.
For the first time ever, a Broadway performance will be aired live on television, and the star at center stage is none other than George Clooney.

 What Is Good Night, and Good Luck?

Adapted from the 2005 film Clooney co-wrote and directed, this stage production dives into the tense showdown between journalist Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy during the height of America’s Red Scare.
Clooney stars as Murrow in this high-stakes, live performance set to air tonight.

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 When and Where to Watch

  Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
  Time: Live at 7:00 p.m. ET
  Where: CNN — from New York’s Winter Garden Theatre
  Bonus: Pre-show coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. ET, hosted outside the theater

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 How to Watch Good Night, and Good Luck Live for Free

If you don’t have cable, no problem — here’s how to stream it for free:

 Option: Hulu + Live TV

• Includes CNN in its channel lineup

• Comes with a 3-day free trial

• After that, it’s $82.99/month, but you can cancel before being charged
   Start your free Hulu Live TV trial here (affiliate link suggestion)

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 Broadway Cast of Good Night, and Good Luck

• George Clooney as Edward R. Murrow

• Ilana Glazer as Shirley Wershba

• Glenn Fleshler as Fred W. Friendly

• Clark Gregg as Don Hollenbeck

• Carter Hudson as Joseph Wershba

• Paul Gross as William S. Paley

• Christopher Denham, Fran Kranz, Mac Brandt, Will Dagger, Georgia Heers and more.

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 Post-Show Special:

Stay tuned after the curtain falls — Anderson Cooper will lead a live CNN discussion about journalism, politics, and how they collide on stage and screen.

FAQs

Q1. Can I watch “Good Night, and Good Luck” live without cable?
Yes, use a service like Hulu + Live TV, which offers a free trial and includes CNN.

Q2. Is tonight’s broadcast really live from Broadway?
Yes — this is a historic first. The play is airing live and unedited on CNN from the Winter Garden Theatre.

Q3. Will this be available to stream again later?
CNN may offer a replay or on-demand version, but tonight’s live performance is a one-time event.

Q4. Why is George Clooney doing this on CNN?
Clooney believes CNN’s reach and journalistic mission align perfectly with Murrow’s story — and wants to bring it to a broader audience.

Q5. Do I need to pay to watch CNN tonight?
Not if you use a free trial of a streaming service like Hulu + Live TV that includes CNN.

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