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Good Night, Oscar
Good Night, Oscar
By Doug Wright, Directed by Lisa Peterson
March 12 – April 17 in the Albert Theatre
Anything Can Happen on Live TV, and One Night it Did.
It’s 1958, and Jack Paar hosts the hottest late-night talk-show on television. His favorite guest? Character actor, pianist and wild card Oscar Levant. Famous for his witty one-liners, Oscar has a favorite: “There’s a fine line between genius and insanity; I have erased this line.” Tonight, Oscar will prove just that when he appears live on national TV in an episode Paar’s audience—and the rest of America—won’t soon forget. Good Night, Oscar explores the nexus of humor and heartbreak, the ever-dwindling distinction between exploitation and entertainment, and the high cost of baring one’s soul for public consumption.
Digital Press Kit
Access Photos, Video and more in the Good Night, Oscar Digital Press Kit.
Press Releases
March 21, 2022: Doug Wright’s *Good Night, Oscar* Extension Through April 24
March 17, 2022: March 17, 2022: Photos and Video for Doug Wright’s *Good Night, Oscar*
February 18, 2022: Casting Details for Doug Wright’s *Good Night, Oscar*
June 9, 2021: Announcing the 2021/2022 Homecoming Season
Press Items
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8×10 Good Night, Oscar (No Billing) Author: Goodman Theatre Email: press@goodmantheatre.org |
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8×10 Good Night, Oscar Author: Goodman Theatre Email: press@goodmantheatre.org |
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Doug Wright, Playwright Author: Goodman Theatre Email: press@goodmantheatre.org Category: Headshots |
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OSCAR – Rehearsal – 1
OSCAR – Rehearsal – 1: (L – R) Robert Falls and Sean Hayes in rehearsal for Good Night, Oscar. Author: Hugo Hentoff Email: Press@goodmantheatre.org Category: Rehearsal Photos |
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OSCAR – Rehearsal – 2
OSCAR – Rehearsal – 2: (L – R) Robert Falls, Sean Hayes and Roche Schulfer in rehearsal for Good Night, Oscar. Author: Hugo Hentoff Email: Press@goodmantheatre.org Category: Rehearsal Photos |
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OSCAR – Rehearsal – 3
OSCAR – Rehearsal – 3: Good Night, Oscar playwright Doug Wright. Author: Hugo Hentoff Email: Press@goodmantheatre.org Category: Rehearsal Photos |
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OSCAR – Rehearsal – 4
OSCAR – Rehearsal – 4: Good Night, Oscar director Lisa Peterson. Author: Hugo Hentoff Email: Press@goodmantheatre.org Category: Rehearsal Photos |