Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are reuniting for a new venture: a Broadway revival of Samuel Beckett’s classic play, Waiting for Godot. This project will mark Reeves’ Broadway debut and is set to open in fall 2025 at a yet-to-be-announced New York City theater.
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The two actors, who first teamed up 35 years ago in the 1989 sci-fi comedy Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, are both excited about this new collaboration. “We’re incredibly excited to be on stage together and work with the great Jamie Lloyd in one of our favorite plays,” said Reeves and Winter in a joint statement. Reeves, 59, will take on the role of Estragon, while Winter, 59, will play Vladimir.
Waiting for Godot originally premiered in Paris in 1953, following its French writing in 1948-1949. The English-language version debuted in London in 1955 and toured the United States the same year. The play’s first Broadway run was at the John Golden Theatre in 1956, featuring Bert Lahr and E.G. Marshall. It was later revived at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in 1957, with Earle Hyman and Mantan Moreland. Notable revivals include the 2009 production starring Bill Irwin and Nathan Lane, and the 2013 version with Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen.
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Jamie Lloyd, known for his dynamic interpretations of classic plays, will direct the Broadway revival. Lloyd has worked with major stars such as Jessica Chastain, Tom Holland, James McAvoy, Emilia Clarke, and others. This fall, Lloyd’s work will also be seen in the Broadway transfer of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, starring Nicole Scherzinger, which has already won seven Olivier Awards.
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Reeves and Winter’s friendship dates back to their collaboration on Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. They reunited for sequels in 1991 and 2020. “I think of him as my brother,” Reeves said of Winter in a 2020 New York Times interview. “We enjoy each other’s company and our thoughts and takes on the world.” Winter echoed these sentiments, describing their bond as rare and emphasizing their shared perspective and humor.
Major Points:
- Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter will make their Broadway debut in a revival of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, set to open in fall 2025.
- Reeves will play Estragon, and Winter will take on the role of Vladimir. Jamie Lloyd will direct the production.
- Waiting for Godot first premiered in Paris in 1953 and had its Broadway debut in 1956. Notable revivals have included productions in 2009 and 2013.
- Jamie Lloyd is known for his acclaimed work on classic plays and will also be represented this fall with a revival of Sunset Boulevard starring Nicole Scherzinger.
- Reeves and Winter have been friends since working together on Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure in 1989 and have continued their collaboration in sequels and beyond.
James Kravitz – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
