The background shows an images of two people side-by-side, the person on the left is wearing a grey suit, white shirt and black tie, the person on the right is wearing a multi-coloured dress with a small, ruffled collar. On the right it reads 'Good Night, Oscar'

Good Night, Oscar
Tickets From £128

Venue

Barbican Theatre

It’s 1958, and Jack Paar hosts the hottest late-night talk-show on television. His favourite guest? Character actor, pianist, and wild card Oscar Levant. Famous for his witty one-liners, Oscar has a favourite: “There’s a fine line between genius and insanity; I have erased this line.” Tonight, Oscar will prove just that when he appears live on national TV in an episode that Paar’s audience—and the rest of America—won’t soon forget.

Full of humour, with an unmissable, virtuosic performance from Sean Hayes, Good Night, Oscar masterfully explores fame, artistry, and the fragility of genius. Don’t miss this strictly limited one time seven-week summer season.

Closing

19/09/2025

Running Time

1h40, no interval

Genre

Drama

Age & Content

12+

Please Note:

This production contains adult topics, including depictions of mental health conditions, prescribed drug abuse, strong language and the use of fake cigarettes | Evening performances start at 7pm. Latecomers may not be admitted.