Did Dog Day Afternoon on Broadway Make Reviewers Shout 'Attica'?

Playbill • March 31, 2026 • entertainment

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Dog Day Afternoon, a play adaptation of the 1975 film by Stephen Adly Guirgis, opened on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre on March 30, with reviews now available.
The story follows Sonny Amato (Jon Bernthal) and Sal DeSilva (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they attempt a bank robbery that spirals into chaos.
The cast includes John Ortiz as Detective Ferrara, Jessica Hecht as Colleen, and several other notable actors, with casting by Karyn Casl of The Telsey Office.
Directed by two-time Olivier winner Rupert Goold, the production features design contributions from acclaimed artists such as David Korins (scenic) and Brenda Abbandandolo (costume).
The play is produced by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, with the original film having been released by Warner Bros.