Brandon J. Dirden joins Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter-led 'Waiting for Godot' on Broadway
Casting has been completed for the revival of Samuel Beckett's drama, reuniting the stars of Bill & Ted franchise under the direction of Tony nominee Jamie Lloyd.
Complete casting has been set for Waiting for Godot on Broadway, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. Performances will run from September 13 to January 4, with an opening night of September 28 at the Hudson Theatre.
As previously announced, Reeves will star as Estragon, Winter as Vladimir, and Michael Patrick Thornton as Lucky. Newly joining the cast as Pozzo is Obie and Theatre World Award winner Brandon J. Dirden, known for starring in Tony Award-winning productions of Take Me Out, Skeleton Crew, All The Way, and Jitney on Broadway, as well as for his screen role as Agent Dennis Aderholt in The Americans.
Completing the Waiting for Godot Broadway cast are Zaynn Arora and Eric Williams, sharing the role of A Boy, and understudies Jesse Aaronson and Franklin Bongjio.
The complete creative team, led by Tony Award-nominated director Jamie Lloyd (Sunset Boulevard, A Doll's House on Broadway), includes set and costume designer Soutra Gilmour, lighting designer Jon Clark, sound designers Ben and Max Ringham, and hair and makeup designer Cheryl Thomas.
Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot is a classic existentialist drama centered on the big conversations between two men as they await the title character's arrival. The show has been named among the greatest of the 20th century and been produced all over the world in numerous languages since its 1953 world premiere.
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Photo credit: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, Michael Patrick Thornton, and Brandon J. Dirden. (Reeves photo by Brian Bowen Smith; Winter photo by Rick Wenner; Thornton photo by Claire Demo; Dirden photo by R Segev)
Frequently asked questions
How do you book tickets for Waiting for Godot?
Book tickets for Waiting for Godot on New York Theatre Guide.
Where is Waiting for Godot playing?
Waiting for Godot is playing at Hudson Theatre. The theatre is located at 141 West 44th Street, New York, 10036.
What's the age requirement for Waiting for Godot?
The recommended age for Waiting for Godot is Ages 12+..
How long is Waiting for Godot?
The running time of Waiting for Godot is 2hr 5min. Incl. 1 15 min intermission.
What is Waiting for Godot about?
Samuel Beckett’s classic play is an existential comedy in which two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, wait for a man named Godot to arrive. Whether he comes at all might be besides the point.
Who wrote Waiting for Godot?
Samuel Beckett, one of Ireland’s most accomplished playwrights, wrote this play that has been staged countless times.
Who directs Waiting for Godot?
Olivier Award winner Jamie Lloyd, most recently on Broadway with Sunset Boulevard, directs this production.
Is Waiting for Godot good?
It's a classic: in a poll conducted by the British Royal National Theatre in 1998/99, it was voted as the "most significant English-language play of the 20th century.”
Is Waiting for Godot appropriate for children?
The show does not have an age listing yet but children under four are not permitted in Broadway houses.
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