Good Night, and Good Luck
The world premiere of Good Night, and Good Luck the play
Good Night, and Good Luck
This world premiere adaptation of George Clooney's Oscar-nominated film is a stark, fast-moving and timely look at the treacherous business of telling truths in dark times
Steppenwolf Theatre
Good Night, and Good Luck
The world premiere of Good Night, and Good Luck the play
Why see Good Night, and Good Luck?
Political unrest in 1950s America
Directed by Tony Award-winner Anna D. Shapiro, Good Night, and Good Luck transforms the hit 2005 film into a stage play set for its world premiere at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre. Set in 1950s Washington, the play tells the story of DC. Senator Joseph McCarthy who cruelly devises and carries out a campaign against communists only to be exposed by journalist Edward R. Murrow.
Upon its release, the film received numerous award nominations including six Academy Awards, six BAFTAs and four Golden Globes. It received a Producers Guild of America Award and five Venice Film Festival Awards amongst others.
The play is written by Matt Charman, adapted from the screenplay by George Clooney and Grant Heslov.
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