Good Night and Good Luck Breaks Broadway Record with $3.78 Million

George Clooney's Broadway debut in "Good Night and Good Luck" has shattered records by grossing $3.78 million in its first full week, making it the highest-grossing play in Broadway history. The production, which opened on April 3, 2025, surpassed its own previous record of $3.3 million, which it set during previews. Average ticket prices were reported at $303.40, with premium seats reaching as high as $825. Comparatively, Denzel Washington's revival of "Othello" grossed $3.1 million, highlighting the competitive nature of recent Broadway offerings. Critics have responded positively to Clooney's adaptation, which tells the story of journalist Edward R. Murrow's confrontation with Senator Joseph McCarthy. The play is set to run through June 8, 2025, amidst anticipation for the upcoming Tony Awards.