Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Reunite for Broadway Debut in 'Waiting for Godot' Revival

August 2, 2024
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Reunite for Broadway Debut in 'Waiting for Godot' Revival
  • Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are set to star in a Broadway revival of Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot', marking Reeves' Broadway debut.

  • Reeves and Winter will portray the characters Estragon and Vladimir, respectively, and expressed their excitement to collaborate on one of their favorite plays.

  • 'Waiting for Godot', first premiered in 1953, explores themes of existentialism and the meaning of life, and is considered one of the greatest plays ever written.

  • The play was originally written in French between 1948-1949 and premiered in Paris in 1953, with its first English production occurring in London in 1955.

  • This revival follows four previous Broadway productions, with the last one occurring in 2013 featuring Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart.

  • The production is set to arrive on Broadway in Fall 2025 and will be directed by Jamie Lloyd, an acclaimed British director known for his work on 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'A Doll's House.'

  • Jamie Lloyd has a history of successful revivals, including 'Betrayal' and 'A Doll’s House,' and is known for working with major A-listers in theatrical productions.

  • Director Jamie Lloyd described the casting as a 'no-brainer,' highlighting the actors' instant chemistry and shared sense of humor.

  • Reeves and Winter's acting partnership began in 1989 with the film 'Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure,' followed by sequels released in 1991 and 2020.

  • This marks Reeves' first appearance on Broadway, while Winter has not performed there in decades, having previously appeared in productions like 'Peter Pan' and 'The King & I.'

  • Further details on the production, including the theater, performance dates, and additional casting, will be released in the coming months.

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