| Good Night, Oscar | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Doug Wright |
| Based on | A 1958 episode of The Tonight Show |
| Date premiered | March 12, 2022 |
| Place premiered | Goodman Theatre |
| Genre | Comedy-Drama |
Good Night, Oscar is a comedy-drama play written by American playwright Doug Wright. The story revolves around a fictional event in which pianist and humorist Oscar Levant portrayed by Sean Hayes appears on The Tonight Show with Jack Paar. The production received critical acclaim with Hayes winning the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.
The original production began previews at the Belasco Theatre on April 7, 2023, and premiered on April 24, closing on August 27, 2023, after 126 performances.[1]