Dog Day Afternoon on Broadway tickets
About Dog Day Afternoon
Catch this buzzy new play, based on real events, starring 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). Inspired by the Life magazine article "The Boys in the Bank," which turned into a hit film, Dog Day Afternoon plays on Broadway spring 2026 for a strictly limited run.
New York, 1972: in Dog Day Afternoon on Broadway, go back to a time when the Vietnam War looms large, Watergate headlines flood the news, and one man’s desperate act captivates the nation. During that sweltering summer, first-time crook Sonny Wortzik and his friends attempt to rob the First Brooklyn Savings Bank. The plan is a bust: Stevie loses his nerve and flees. Sonny discovers that they arrived after the daily cash pickup, leaving them only to find $1,100 in cash.
A ridiculous drama that proves truth is stranger than fiction, the events that inspired Dog Day Afternoon captivated the nation: the bank robbery should have taken mere minutes, and hours later the US was transfixed as the story became the hottest news — and then history.
Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis (Between Riverside and Crazy) writes this new version of the story, appearing live on stage for the first time, and Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold (King Charles III) directs. Bernthal and Moss-Bachrach, stars of the screen, are famous for their roles on The Bear. Now, they come together to play opposite each other in another pressure cooker of a story on Broadway.
The Academy Award-winning film based on the robbery starred Al Pacino, John Cazale, James Broderick, and Charles Durning.
Categories
Age
Ages 16+.
Start date
March 10th, 2026
Dog Day Afternoon cast and creative team
By: Stephen Adly Guirgis, adapted from the film Dog Day Afternoon
Director: Rupert Goold
Cast list: Jon Bernthal (as Sonny Amato), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (asSal DeSilva)
Venue
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available on the orchestra level through a designated access door
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Show schedule
| Day of week | Evening |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dog Day Afternoon about?
Dog Day Afternoon is a fast-paced play based on the real-life bank robbery that caused a news sensation in the 1970s.
Where is Dog Day Afternoon playing?
Dog Day Afternoon is playing at August Wilson Theatre. The theatre is located at 245 West 52nd Street, New York, 10019.
How do you book tickets for Dog Day Afternoon?
Book tickets for Dog Day Afternoon on New York Theatre Guide.
What's the age requirement for Dog Day Afternoon?
The recommended age for Dog Day Afternoon is Ages 16+..
Who wrote Dog Day Afternoon?
Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis writes this play based on true events.
Who directs Dog Day Afternoon?
Rupert Goold (King Charles III), who has won an Olivier Award, directs.
Is Dog Day Afternoon appropriate for kids?
The play concerns a heist and has strong language; children must be four and older to enter Broadway venues.
Is Dog Day Afternoon good?
With screen stars Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in the cast, in a tried-and-true story that became the basis for an Oscar-winning film, this is sure to be a major theatrical event of the season.
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