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August Wilson Theatre, Theater District, Manhattan

Dog Day Afternoon

Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach's sweat-soaked Brooklyn bank-heist drama plays its final Broadway performances — last call for the season's hit.

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This is the last weekend to see Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach — The Punisher and The Bear's Richie, together on one stage — in Stephen Adly Guirgis's raw retelling of the infamous 1972 Brooklyn bank robbery. Guirgis's street-poetry dialogue and Rupert Goold's pressure-cooker staging turn a hostage standoff into a portrait of a city on the boil. If one Broadway ticket matters before the weekend ends, it's this one — when it closes, it's gone.

What to expect

A tense, profane, often darkly funny two-and-a-half hours inside a Brooklyn bank under siege, with Bernthal's live-wire Sonny negotiating with cops, crowds and his own unraveling plan. Expect a packed closing-weekend house and a charged curtain call.

Good to know

  • The August Wilson Theatre is on West 52nd Street — take the C/E to 50th St or the 1 to 50th St
  • Closing performances sell fast; check for last-minute releases and rush policies
  • Contains strong language and gunplay-related tension — best for teens and up
  • Arrive early; closing-weekend lobbies and merch lines run long
  • The theater is wheelchair accessible with assistive listening devices available

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Common questions

Is this the same story as the Al Pacino movie?

Yes — it's a new stage adaptation by Stephen Adly Guirgis of the events behind the 1975 film, with Jon Bernthal in the Sonny role Pacino made famous.

How long is the show?

Plan on roughly two and a half hours including intermission.

Can I still get tickets for the final performances?

Availability is tight for the closing weekend, but premium seats, house releases and same-day options often appear — check official channels rather than resale first.