Samuel Beckett's classic Waiting For Godot will return to Broadway this fall, this time with a nostalgic twist: Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, stars of the fan favorite '80s film Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, will reunite as Estragon and Vladimir. We've got everything you need to know about the exciting production. Welcome to Broadway, and party on, dudes!
- When do performances begin?
- Who is starring in Waiting For Godot?
- Whoa! Bill & Ted, like, Bill & Ted's Big Adventure, Bill & Ted?
- When do tickets go on sale?
- Is this Keanu Reeves' Broadway debut?
- And Alex Winter?
- Who else is starring in Waiting For Godot?
- Who wrote Waiting For Godot?
- What's it about?
- Where is the show playing?
- Have other famous actors starred in the play?
- Who's directing Waiting For Godot?
- How do I get Waiting For Godot tickets?
When does Waiting For Godot begin performances?
Waiting for Godot will begin previews at Broadway's Hudson Theatre on September 13, 2025, with opening night set for September 28. The limited run is scheduled to end on January 4, 2026.
Who is starring in Waiting For Godot?
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter will star as Estragon and Vladimir in Waiting For Godot. Best known for their screen work, you probably last saw them together as Bill & Ted.
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Yes! Bill & Ted have brought the party to Broadway.
When do tickets for Waiting for Godot go on sale?
Waiting for Godot tickets go on sale to the general public on April 23, 2025. Be the first to know by signing up to receive a Waiting for Godot tickets alert.
Is this Keanu Reeves' Broadway debut?
It is! While Keanu is a very familiar face from his time in beloved film franchises such as The Matrix and John Wick, Waiting For Godot will be Reeves' first time acting on a Broadway stage.
And Alex Winter?
Alex Winter actually made his Broadway debut when he was a kid, where he co-starred in Peter Pan and The King and I.
Who else is starring in Waiting For Godot?
No additional actors have been announced for the roles of Lucky, Pozzo or The Boy at this time.
Who wrote Waiting For Godot?
Waiting For Godot was written by Samuel Beckett, a Nobel Prize-winning playwright, poet and novelist. Considered one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, Waiting For Godot is considered his masterpiece.
What's Waiting for Godot about?
In Waiting For Godot, we find Vladimir and Estragon waiting for the titular Godot. As they wait, they converse, tease one other and contemplate giving up on waiting for him to come. Following its premiere in 1953, the existential work has been translated into dozens of languages and continues to be a cultural touchstone.
Where is Waiting for Godot playing?
Broadway's Hudson Theatre, on 44th St. between 6th and 7th Avenues.
Have other famous actors starred in the play?
They sure have! Waiting For Godot has been a popular landing spot for high profile actors, with the two main characters having attracted such names as Sir Ian McKellan, Sir Patrick Stewart, Robin Williams, Geoffrey Rush, Steve Martin, Nathan Lane, Bill Irwin and more.
Who's directing Waiting for Godot?
Jamie Lloyd will helm this production of Waiting For Godot. His productions of Sunset Boulevard, Betrayal and A Doll's House have recently been seen on Broadway, with a new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita currently in the works for the London stage.
How do I get Waiting for Godot on Broadway tickets?
Official Waiting for Godot tickets will be available on Broadway.com in the near future. Receive a Waiting for Godot tickets alert to be notified when tickets are available.
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