Dog Day Afternoon on Broadway Tickets
About Dog Day Afternoon
Set an alert for when Dog Day Afternoon tickets go on sale to see Emmy Award winner Jon Bernthal (The Odyssey, The Bear) and two-time Emmy Award winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Fantastic Four: First Steps, The Bear) star in this new play based on the hit film. Written by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis (Between Riverside and Crazy), Dog Day Afternoon plays for a strictly limited engagement starting spring 2026.
The legendary true crime story that captivated audiences in the acclaimed film is now a live, pulse-pounding Broadway event. Dog Day Afternoon in New York is based on the Life magazine article "The Boys in the Bank" by P. F. Kluge and Thomas Moore. The feature chronicles the 1972 robbery and hostage situation led by John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile at a Chase Manhattan branch in Brooklyn. Now, see the thrilling story of Dog Day Afternoon on Broadway, live for the first time.
More information about Dog Day Afternoon
With masterful direction by two-time Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold (King Charles III), Dog Day Afternoon steps back into the sweltering summer of 1972 in New York City: a time when the Vietnam War looms large, Watergate headlines flood the news, and one man’s desperate act captivates the nation. Bernthal and Moss-Bachrach ignite the stage with grit, heart, and humor in this story based on true events. Witness the gut-wrenching twist as it unfolds, immersing you in the unfiltered chaos of a man — and a city — on the edge.
The story is based on one of the most famous heists in America: the robbery should have taken ten minutes. Four hours later, the bank was like a circus show. Eight hours later, it was the hottest thing on live TV. And by a day later, it became history — and it's all true. The insane story now comes to Broadway with two of today's biggest TV stars.
What to watch for
- Dog Day Afternoon was a critical and box-office success: the 1975 film was nominated for seven Golden Globe Awards and six Oscars, wining for screenplay.
- Al Pacino, John Cazale, James Broderick, and Charles Durning all star in the original film.
- In 2009, Dog Day Afternoon was deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the Library of Congress, and was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.
- Actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal star in the stage adaptation: they are co-stars in The Bear and will now perform together on Broadway for the first time.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dog Day Afternoon about?
Based on the hit film, Dog Day Afternoon is a raw, gritty story about a man's desperate to rob a bank.
How do you get tickets for Dog Day Afternoon?
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Who wrote Dog Day Afternoon?
Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis wrote the play, based on the hit film and legendary Life article.
Who directs Dog Day Afternoon?
Stage icon Rupert Goold, an Olivier winner, directs this new play.
Is Dog Day Afternoon appropriate for kids?
The play contains some violence and adult themes; children must also be ages four and over to enter Broadway venues.
Is Dog Day Afternoon good?
This is a new play but one based on an unforgettable story that, as a film, earned six Oscar nominations.
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