Montini Catholic alum Mac Brandt ‘98 is making his Broadway debut in the highly anticipated Broadway production of the renowned film, Good Night, and Good Luck , at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City. Directed by Tony Award® winner, David Cromer, Mac plays the role of Colonel Anderson sharing the stage with two-time Academy Award® winner George Clooney. After two decades away from the stage, working in television and film, Mac Brandt has built an impressive career. Known for his standout roles starring as C.O. Mack Andrews in Prison Break , Mac Sullivan in Kingdom , Ross Curtis in SEAL Team and notable appearances in Joker: Folie à Deux, Barbie, Lovecraft Country, Criminal Minds, The Thing About Pam, 9-1-1, For All Mankind, Grey's Anatomy , and many others. Mac is overjoyed to return to the stage and bring the acclaimed film, Good Night, and Good Luck , to life. Mac comments,“The experience has been amazing! I knew it would be but it’s been even better than I imagined. After two decades of just doing TV and film, it is a wonderful experience to be part of creating something from the ground up- That’s the true joy of theater.” “ Good Night, and Good Luck came completely out of left field, it's been 21 years since I’ve done a play,” says Brandt. This production marks a significant full-circle moment for Mac returning him to his theatrical roots as well as reuniting him with director David Cromer, who was not only his professor in college but also the director of his first professional theater role in Journey’s End (2003). Twenty-one years later, Mac is thrilled to reunite with Cromer in this exciting return to the stage. Mac’s journey to acting and performing started right here at Montini, where he discovered his love for performing. Mac shares, “The musicals of course, the Mr. Montini contests, and even basketball halftimes, all shaped my love of performing” After graduating from Montini, Mac earned a theater degree from Columbia College Chicago, initially envisioning a career in Chicago theater with the occasional commercial gig. However, in a rare coincidence, the show Prison Break was filming in Chicago, “a rarity at the time”, and Mac booked the first season. In 2005, he made his television debut as Corrections Officer Mack Andrews, in the crime drama series Prison Break , launching his career in film and television. Shortly after, he made the move to Los Angeles. Since then he has forged his path in the industry, taking on a range of roles across television, film and now back to theater. With an extensive list of credits, when asked which roles have stood out the most to him, Mac says, “It’s hard to point to a single role above others.” Still, a few hold special for him, Mac admits, “ Kingdom was an amazing experience that I’ll always cherish. Being in the last Joker movie was incredible because I grew up a comic book fan. And now, Good Night, and Good Luck has brought me back to the World Series of theater.” Reflecting on the surreal path that led him from Montini to the Broadway stage Mac reveals, “There have been countless surreal moments along the way- but honestly, the most surreal part is that I get to make a living doing something I’ve wanted to do since first grade.” Mac Brandt ‘98 has carved a career nothing short of incredible. From Spring Musicals at Montini to television and film and now to the Broadway stage, Montini Catholic could not be prouder to see one of our own chasing their big dreams, and actually living them on the largest stage. Mac, the Montini community is always supporting and cheering you on from a far. Break a leg! Mac’s Broadway run in Good Night, and Good Luck at the Winter Garden Theatre began on March 12th, 2025 and runs through June 8th, 2025. Mac Brandt, photo courtesy of O&M