George Clooney's 'Good Night, And Good Luck' Shatters Broadway Box Office Records

Record-Breaking Broadway Performance

• 🎭 George Clooney's new Broadway play, "Good Night, And Good Luck," has achieved the highest grossing play in Broadway history.
• 💰 The production grossed an impressive $3.7 million in the week ending Sunday.

Play's Origins and Subject Matter

• ✍️ Co-written by Clooney and Grant HLV, the play is based on their 2005 movie.
• 📺 It centers on the legendary CBS News anchor Edward Murrow and his confrontation with Senator Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s.
• 🗓️ "Good Night, And Good Luck" is currently running through June 8th at the Winter Garden Theater.

Ticket Prices and Audience Draw

• 🌟 George Clooney is a significant draw, contributing to the play's success.
• 💸 Ticket prices are notably high, with orchestra seats reaching $700 and the cheapest mezzanine tickets at $350.
• 📈 These high prices contribute to the overall gross revenue, though the play's popularity is undeniable.