Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Dog Day Afternoon Broadway Debut Announced
Imagine a play about a bank robbery that goes horribly wrong.
That's 'Dog Day Afternoon'!
It's based on a true story from 1972 when a man tried to rob a bank in Brooklyn.
The play will star Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
It is directed by Rupert Goold, who has won awards for his work.
It will start with previews in March 2026 and officially open at the August Wilson Theatre.
This story is adapted from the 1975 movie.
The play is based on the 1975 film 'Dog Day Afternoon'.
Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach will star.
Rupert Goold will direct.
Previews begin March 10, 2026; the official opening is March 30, 2026.
The play will be at the August Wilson Theatre.
- Who
- Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach star.
- What
- A new play based on the 1975 film, 'Dog Day Afternoon,' is coming to Broadway.
- When
- Previews begin March 10, 2026; Opening is March 30, 2026.
- Where
- August Wilson Theatre, Broadway, New York City.
- Why
- To bring the story of a bank robbery to the stage.
- Play Title
- Dog Day Afternoon
- Based on
- 1975 film
- Starring
- Jon Bernthal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach
- Director
- Rupert Goold
- Opening Date
- March 30, 2026
- Venue
- August Wilson Theatre