India, March 9 -- Hollywood icon George Clooney has dethroned his 'Ticket to Paradise' co-star Julia Roberts to become the highest-paid performer in Broadway history. The 63-year-old actor is raking in $300,000 a week for his Broadway debut 'Good Night, and Good Luck.'

"George Clooney is getting a massive deal. Not only is he starring in the production, but he also wrote it, meaning he's profiting from multiple revenue streams. He's expected to earn more than $300,000 a week," an insider told Radar Online.

Another insider told the outlet, "This deal isn't just about performance pay. He's also earning a percentage of the profits, which means his weekly earnings could soar even higher, making him the highest-paid performer Broadway has ev...