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Aaron Sorkin has returned to Broadway to 'polish' his 1989 play A Few Good Men, treating the production as a new work rather than a revival. Bradley Whitford, who originally played Daniel Kaffee, now stars as Judge Nathan Jessep. The production begins previews on October 8 and opens at the Vivian Beaumont Theater on October 29.
Aaron Sorkin’s film 'The Social Reckoning' opens October 9, coinciding with a Broadway revival of 'A Few Good Men.' The movie, a companion to 'The Social Network,' focuses on Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen but excludes Donald Trump by name to avoid partisan framing. Sorkin faced extensive legal vetting and limited test screenings due to security concerns.
Bradley Whitford is set to reprise his role as Col. Jessup in the upcoming Broadway revival of 'A Few Good Men,' reuniting him with playwright Aaron Sorkin. The production opens at Lincoln Center Theater on October 8, shortly after Whitford received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 30. Whitford describes the collaboration as a 'time machine,' noting that their initial meeting in the 1989 original production led to their long-term partnership on 'The West Wing.' He emphasizes the play's contemporary relevance, framing it as a debate on whether survival depends on cooperation or dominance. Whitford also expressed optimism regarding a potential limited series revival of 'The West Wing,' citing Sorkin's interest in new material.
Aaron Sorkin is releasing 'The Social Reckoning' on October 9 and reviving 'A Few Good Men' on Broadway, marking a dual return to his most iconic works. The film, a companion to 'The Social Network,' dramatizes the Facebook whistleblower scandal but faced significant legal vetting and limited test screenings. Sorkin voluntarily excluded Donald Trump from the script to focus on social media's role in division, while the play's revival highlights current debates over military orders.
Lincoln Center Theater announced its 2026-27 lineup: A Few Good Men at the Vivian Beaumont, directed by Michael Arden, with performances beginning Oct. 8, 2026 and opening night Oct. 29; a revival of The Sound of Music, directed by Lear deBessonet, with performances starting March 23, 2027 and opening night April 15; August Wilson’s Seven Guitars at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre (off-Broadway) with previews starting Nov. 5 and opening Nov. 23; Kimberly Belflower’s Born in the Dirt at Newhouse (previews Apr. 14, 2027; opening May 6); Mark Jenkins’ Playing Burton at Newhouse (date TBA); LCT3 debuts Pretend It’s Pretend by Emma Watkins at Claire Tow Theater (previews Jan. 28, 2027; opening Feb. 11); plus three series: Composer Series featuring Sara Bareilles, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Benj Pasek & Justin Paul; The Reading Series of free, alumni-curated readings at Claire Tow; and The Comedy Series in Spring 2027, with dates to be announced.
Kiefer Sutherland recalls an extraordinary day filming 'A Few Good Men' with Rob Reiner, highlighting Jack Nicholson's iconic courtroom scene and Reiner's decision to end shooting early due to Nicholson's exceptional performance. Reiner and his wife were tragically murdered in December, and a special tribute airs on CBS.
Demi Moore revealed that Tom Cruise was quite embarrassed during rehearsals for 'A Few Good Men' because she was eight months pregnant, reflecting on the pressures and stigma around motherhood in Hollywood at the time, and noting that support for mothers on film sets has improved since then.