Dog Day Afternoon
The true crime classic comes to Broadway with Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach at the August Wilson Theatre.
About this show
Dog Day Afternoon Tickets
Dog Day Afternoon brings a gripping true crime story to Broadway with Emmy winners Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach leading the cast at the August Wilson Theatre. This new stage adaptation transforms the legendary 1972 bank robbery that inspired the acclaimed film into a raw theatrical experience. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis has crafted a script that captures the desperation, chaos, and unexpected humanity of that sweltering summer day in New York.
Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal, the play follows one man's botched bank heist that spirals into a citywide media circus. Two-time Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold directs this limited Broadway run, promising audiences an intense exploration of how ordinary people react under extraordinary pressure. The production runs from March 2026 to July 2026, making Dog Day Afternoon tickets a hot commodity for this strictly limited engagement.
What to Expect at Dog Day Afternoon
The runtime for Dog Day Afternoon has not yet been confirmed, but expect a full evening of theatre with the intensity and pacing that made the original story so compelling. Jon Bernthal brings his television and film expertise to the Broadway stage alongside Ebon Moss-Bachrach, creating what promises to be an electric partnership. The August Wilson Theatre provides an intimate setting for this character-driven drama, allowing audiences to feel the claustrophobic tension of the unfolding crisis.
The August Wilson Theatre's 1,222 seats ensure good sightlines throughout the venue, with the drama unfolding on Riccardo Hernández's set design that recreates the gritty atmosphere of 1970s New York. Theatre-goers familiar with other Broadway dramas will find this production offers a different experience from lighter musical fare, focusing instead on psychological depth and social commentary.
Before You Go
Dog Day Afternoon is recommended for ages 16 and above, with children under 5 not permitted in the theatre. The mature themes and intense subject matter make this unsuitable for younger audiences. Smart casual or semi-formal attire is recommended for the August Wilson Theatre.
Late arrivals may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance, so plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before curtain time. The venue offers wheelchair accessible seating, accessible restrooms, and assistive listening devices for those who require them. Mobile phones must be switched off during the performance, and photography or recording is strictly prohibited.
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Refund policy
These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.
What audiences say
Audiences love the high-energy performances and the emotional depth of the show. Many praise the innovative set design and the engaging interaction between the actors and the audience, making for an immersive experience. The outstanding performances, particularly by Jon Bernthal, are frequently highlighted for their impact and relatability.
Based on 1,010 audience reviews · 4.3/5 average
What the critics say
“There's nothing wrong with comic escapism, and this show has verve and momentum that is easy to enjoy. It helps if you have never seen the movie.”
“My ultimate feeling about “Dog Day Afternoon” as a play comes down to something so obvious it feels almost unfair to say it out loud, but I will anyway: The movie was so much better.”
“the production barreled ahead anyway, and what’s resulted is a garish disaster of tone and tempo, dull and grating at once.”
“None of them can save what is otherwise a hollow and desultory maladaptation.”
““The play in turn makes us care for them, out there in all their recklessness on the edge of the night. In doing so, it still serves as a reminder that love, too, is political.””
“‘Dog Day’ is a strange hodgepodge of styles, operating at cross-purposes with each other.””
“the production barreled ahead anyway, and what’s resulted is a garish disaster of tone and tempo, dull and grating at once.”
“a stress-free series of drama-deflating punch lines that add up to little more than a barstool yarn.”
“Thoroughly grounded, fun to watch, and emotionally impactful.”
“Stephen Adly Guirgis’s enjoyable and crowd-hyping stage adaptation of the film”
“In attempting to machine-tool a status-symbol Broadway hit, its talented creative team ends up with a classy-looking, yet often hollow, comedy that does no favors to its over-the-title stars.”
““That's the tell. A play about queer survival that doesn't reckon with how much more precarious that survival has become isn't radical. It's nostalgia.””
““That's the tell. A play about queer survival that doesn't reckon with how much more precarious that survival has become isn't radical. It's nostalgia.””
““Dog Day Afternoon rolls over when it should bite.””
“When is the last time a play has left you feeling happily sated, as if from a rare feast? That's Dog Day Afternoon.”
“some intense acting, an adrenalized air of suspense, a feel for quintessential New York humor, chaos, and resilience. But not just dated, poorly timed”
“Jon Bernthal struts and frets in a serviceable facsimile of Al Pacino in the new stage adaptation of ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ — but the new production joins a recent list of film-based nonmusicals that fails to justify its existence in a new medium.”
This show has finished its run.
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Venue
August Wilson Theatre, 245 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019, USA
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