Dog Day Afternoon at August Wilson Theatre

Immerse yourself in the theater spectacle that extends past what's going to be happening on stage on Saturday 25th April 2026. Dog Day Afternoon is one of the trendiest shows hitting up stages these days, and for compelling reasons. This new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis, directed by Rupert Goold, is based on the iconic 1975 film about a real-life bank robbery in Brooklyn. It presents a gripping story that's going to have the audience's eyes glued to the stage from the initial moment to the last curtain! The actors that are part of the performance are a combination of vets of Broadway and other theater distrcits plus rising faces that could take center stage in productions in the near future. Leading the cast is Emmy Award winner Jon Bernthal (The Punisher, The Bear) as Sonny Amato, alongside fellow Emmy winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear) as Sal DeSilva, with Jessica Hecht, John Ortiz, and Spencer Garrett rounding out this powerhouse ensemble. Yet with all of this going on, that's only half of the journey that you're in line to experience if you head to Virginia/August Wilson Theatre on Saturday 25th April 2026.

Why Dog Day Afternoon is taking Broadway by storm?

Above all else, Dog Day Afternoon showcases a captivating storyline! That alone will draw people to the movies, TV sets, or, in this case, stages. The music also helps the performance glide in a way that 90 minutes or more inside this venue is going to seem like a breeze. Then you've got the wardrobe and stage design. Those elements can succeed or fail a performance, and in this case, the production team has made a massive effort to guarantee the audience can dive into the world that Dog Day Afternoon is aiming to depict. A big part of that is the remarkable stage design and costumes. As you can see, Dog Day Afternoon has a ton of things going for it. By the end of the night, you'll be delighted you decided to be at this performance.

Selecting Your Seat at Virginia/August Wilson Theatre

If you're able to purchase seats to this event ahead of time, you're going to have a opportunity to adhere to the time-tested advice of choosing spots at a theater show. Those with experience suggest that you secure a place in the center of the theater and slightly back from the stage. If you can be in an elevated position, that's even better. What you get is a wider view of the stage and an enhanced perspective of the performance. Virginia/August Wilson Theatre provides excellent sightlines of the stage from multiple positions, but even so, it could be a smart idea to follow the time-honored tips. This historic Broadway theater, renamed in 2005 to honor Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson, offers 1,228 seats across the Orchestra and Mezzanine levels in the heart of Manhattan's Theatre District.

Get Tickets Today!

The quicker you click the "Buy Tickets" link, the prime the spots you could possibly grab. Word to the wise! This limited engagement runs only from March 10, 2026, to June 28, 2026, so don't miss your chance to see this extraordinary production.