Broadway Plans 2026 Debut of Dog Day Afternoon Featuring Jon Bernthal Ebon Moss-Bachrach

The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis is bringing his new play "Dog Day Afternoon" to Broadway in 2026, with performances starting March 10 and opening on March 30 at the August Wilson Theatre. This adaptation of the 1975 Oscar-winning film, directed by Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold, stars Emmy winners Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach making their Broadway debuts as Sonny Amato and Sal DeSilva, respectively. The play revisits the infamous 1972 Brooklyn bank robbery and hostage crisis that captivated the nation amid the backdrop of the Vietnam War and Watergate scandal. Based on the Life magazine article "The Boys in the Bank," the story explores themes of desperation, passion, and survival, and was originally immortalized by Al Pacino's iconic film role. The limited engagement will run through June 28, 2026, with additional casting and creative team announcements forthcoming. This production promises a gritty, raw portrayal of a pivotal moment in New York City history, blending true crime with cultural commentary.