It’s a straight play about the history of television news. Granted, it happens to star George Clooney, and there are a few jazzy interludes to boot. But even so, the success of Good Night, and Good Luck has been nothing short of astonishing.

Broadway’s 2024-2025 season is officially the highest-grossing in the industry’s history, with total grosses of $1.89 billion surpassing the previous – and pre-Covid – record-holding 2018-2019 season’s $1.

George Clooney's hit Broadway play 'Good Night, and Good Luck' will air live from New York on CNN tonight. Cord-cutters can watch for free.