'Good Night, and Good Luck's' scenic designer discusses how he created George Clooney's Broadway newsroom

'Good Night, and Good Luck’s’ scenic designer discusses how he created George Clooney’s Broadway newsroom
Scenic Designer Scott Pask recreated the CBS newsroom and Edward R. Murrow’s set for "Good Night, and Good Luck," the play that brings the 1950s McCarthy-era drama to life. Pask tells CNN why architectural accuracy is important for a play that’s about “speaking truth to power.” Tune in to CNN on Saturday, June 7 at 7pm to watch the play broadcast live from Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre.
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'Good Night, and Good Luck’s’ scenic designer discusses how he created George Clooney’s Broadway newsroom
Scenic Designer Scott Pask recreated the CBS newsroom and Edward R. Murrow’s set for "Good Night, and Good Luck," the play that brings the 1950s McCarthy-era drama to life. Pask tells CNN why architectural accuracy is important for a play that’s about “speaking truth to power.” Tune in to CNN on Saturday, June 7 at 7pm to watch the play broadcast live from Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre.
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Bringing 1950s style to Broadway
Costume Designer Brenda Abbandandolo mixed vintage, thrifted clothing with precise recreations of 1950s style to bring the Broadway play Good Night, and Good Luck to life. She tells CNN how she approached dressing George Clooney and Ilana Glazer with historic authenticity. Tune in to CNN on Saturday, June 7 at 7pm to watch the play broadcast live from Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre.
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