Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter to star in 'Waiting for Godot' on Broadway in 2025
Jamie Lloyd will direct this new production. His Olivier Award-winning revival of Sunset Boulevard opens on Broadway this fall, starring Nicole Scherzinger.
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter will star in a new production of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot on Broadway, directed by Jamie Lloyd. The show will begin performances on September 13 ahead of a September 28 opening at the Hudson Theatre.
Reeves (John Wick, The Matrix) will make his Broadway debut as Estragon and Winter (Adulthood, The King & I) will play Vladimir in Beckett's avant-garde two-hander, which encourages audiences to reflect on the meaning of life and their own existence. The two actors are known for co-starring in the Bill & Ted film trilogy.
Director Jamie Lloyd said in a statement, “It is a real honor to be collaborating with the brilliant Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter on Samuel Beckett’s sublime masterpiece — one of the greatest plays of all time.”
In a joint statement, Reeves and Winter said, “We’re incredibly excited to be on stage together and work with the great Jamie Lloyd in one of our favorite plays.”
Lloyd currently directs his Olivier Award-winning production of Sunset Boulevard on Broadway, starring Nicole Scherzinger.
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Photo: Waiting for Godot artwork. (Photo by Lee Jeffries)
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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