George Clooney as Edward R. Murrow in the stage production of “Good Night, and Good Luck.” The play, about CBS and political pressure in the 1950s, is running as the network faces it again.

The play, “Good Night, and Good Luck,” stars George Clooney as veteran CBS newscaster Edward R. Murrow as he takes a stand against the anti-communist witch hunts of the 1950s.

How to watch 'Good Night, and Good Luck' "Good Night, and Good Luck" airs on June 7 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. on CNN apps and CNN.com. Viewers may also stream it on Max.

Directed by Tony winner David Cromer, Good Night, and Good Luck opened April 3 on Broadway for a limited run. The production, which earned five Tony nominations, closes June 8.

Entertainment & Arts CNN will broadcast a Broadway performance of George Clooney in ‘Good Night, and Good Luck.’ Don’t miss it June 6, 2025 ...

That won’t be necessary — thankfully for my credit cards — because CNN will be broadcasting a live performance of “Good Night, and Good Luck” from the Winter Garden on Saturday (4 p.m. PDT).