The acclaimed live stage recording of the George Clooney Broadway play Netflix audiences have eagerly awaited is now available to stream, marking a new chapter for Clooney’s celebrated theatrical project. After its notable run at the Winter Garden Theatre,
“Good Night, and Good Luck: Live from Broadway”
arrives on Netflix more than a year after its original debut.
The Stage Production Comes to Streaming
The addition of Clooney’s Broadway play gives global viewers the chance to witness a performance that gained significant recognition in the theater world. Built from the foundation of the 2005 film that Clooney wrote and directed, the Broadway production retained the intensity and historical gravity of the original, centering on the real-life conflict between legendary journalist Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy during the height of 1950s American political fear and propaganda.
“In this stage play filmed live, journalist Edward R. Murrow confronts Sen. Joseph McCarthy over the fear and propaganda shaping US politics in the 1950s,”
reads the synopsis.
George Clooney worked alongside Grant Heslov to adapt the story for the stage, resulting in a script that resonated enough to earn Clooney a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in his Broadway acting debut. David Cromer guided the cast as director, gaining a Drama League Awards nomination for Outstanding Direction of a Play.
Cast, Crew, and Creative Vision
The ensemble cast featured not only Clooney but also Ilana Glazer in the role of Shirley Wershba, Clark Gregg as Don Hollenbeck, Paul Gross playing William F. Paley, Christopher Denham as John Aaron, Glenn Fleshler as Fred Friendly, Fran Kranz as Palmer Williams, Mac Brandt as Colonel Anderson, Carter Hudson as Joe Wershba, and Will Dagger as Don Hewitt. The production highlights strong performances by all, creating a dynamic portrayal of media and political figures of the era.
Production credits include Clooney, Heslov, Deena Katz, Todd Wagner, and Jeff Skoll. Supporting the visual and technical aspects were production designer Scott Pask, costume designer Brenda Abbandandolo, director of photography Chase Smith, and editor Jarret Tipiere. Their collaboration contributed to the play’s critical reception and narrative clarity.
Television Premiere and Streaming Expansion
“Good Night, and Good Luck: Live from Broadway”
made history when it premiered live on CNN and CNN International on June 7, 2025—the first Broadway production to be aired live on television. This television debut broadened the play’s audience, while its arrival on Netflix is expected to expand its influence further, providing accessible viewing to subscribers around the world.
With the play now part of Netflix’s catalog, the story’s themes surrounding journalism, political power, and historical reflection have another platform to reach contemporary audiences who continue to engage with its timely message.
