The play "Good Night, and Good Luck," featuring George Clooney's Broadway debut, centers on Edward R. Murrow's confrontation with Senator McCarthy in the 1950s. Despite its grand historical backdrop and elaborate staging, the production feels lacking, as noted by critics. While Clooney, both the co-playwright and star, exhibits a polished performance, some argue that the writing does not allow him to fully shine. The repetition of Murrow's famous sign-off highlights the show's superficiality, leaving audiences with a fleeting impression rather than a lasting impact.
"Good night, and good luck," was the man's famous sign-off. That line is spoken many times in this attractive but empty show.
This schlep is a project Clooney is clearly very passionate about...Clooney is finally the right age to try his hand at the 'See It Now' host onstage.
Clooney's time-capsule performance is assured, confident and occasionally aided by cameras and TV screens - tools he understands much better than proscenium arches.
He succeeds about as well as the beige script allows him to. Which is to say, as well as he allows himself to.
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