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Dog Day Afternoon
Stephen Adly Guirgis adapts the 1975 Sidney Lumet film — Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach lead Rupert Goold's Broadway staging. Closes July 12, 2026.
August Wilson Theatre
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About the show
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis adapts the 1975 Sidney Lumet film for the stage, with Olivier Award-winner Rupert Goold directing. Emmy winner Jon Bernthal (The Bear) plays Sonny, the small-time thief whose hostage standoff during a bungled bank robbery becomes a media spectacle. Ebon Moss-Bachrach co-stars. Previews March 10, opened March 30, 2026 at the August Wilson Theatre; closes July 12, 2026.
Content advisory: Recommended ages 16+. Strong language throughout, gun violence, themes around mental health, queer identity, and police standoffs. Intense.
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Frequently asked questions
- When does Dog Day Afternoon close?
- Final performance July 12, 2026 — a limited engagement at the August Wilson Theatre.
- How long is Dog Day Afternoon?
- About 2 hours and 25 minutes including one intermission.
- What's the cheapest way to see Dog Day Afternoon?
- $45 Lucky Seat digital lottery or $45 in-person rush at the August Wilson box office — tied for cheapest legitimate seat.
- Where is Dog Day Afternoon playing?
- The August Wilson Theatre, 245 W 52nd Street, in the Theater District.