Waiting for Godot Revival 2009

Run Time:
2 hours and 15 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: April 30, 2009
Closing: July 12, 2009

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Studio 54 (Broadway)
254 West 54th St. New York, NY

Tony Award winners Bill Irwin and Nathan Lane star in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, directed by Anthony Page. The starry cast also includes John Goodman and John Glover.



Waiting for Godot remains Samuel Beckett's most magical and beautiful allegory. The story revolves around two seemingly homeless men waiting for someone - or something - named Godot. Vladimir (Bill Irwin) and Estragon (Nathan Lane) wait near a tree on a barren stretch of road, inhabiting a drama spun from their own consciousness. The result is a comical wordplay of poetry, dreamscapes and nonsense, which has been interpreted as a somber summation of mankind's inexhaustible search for meaning.

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WAITING FOR GODOT Plays Final Performance 7/12 At Studio 54
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2009

Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) limited engagement of Waiting for Godot will play its final performance on Sunday, July 12that 2:00 PM. This revival of Samuel Beckett's classic play stars (in order of speaking) Nathan Lane (Estragon), Bill Irwin (Vladimir), John Goodman (Pozzo) and John Glover (Lucky), directed by Anthony Page.

WAITING FOR GODOT Extends Thru 7/12
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2009

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has announced a one-week extension of Waiting for Godot through Sunday, July 12th, 2009.

WAITING FOR GODOT Plays Final Performance 7/12 At Studio 54
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 6, 2009

Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) limited engagement of Waiting for Godot will play its final performance on Sunday, July 12that 2:00 PM. This revival of Samuel Beckett's classic play stars (in order of speaking) Nathan Lane (Estragon), Bill Irwin (Vladimir), John Goodman (Pozzo) and John Glover (Lucky), directed by Anthony Page.

GODOT's Bill Irwin & John Glover Featured On NY1's 'On Stage' 7/4
by BWW News Desk - July 4, 2009

Bill Irwin and John Glover, currently starring in Roundabout Theatre Company's Waiting for Godot, will be featured on NY1's 'On Stage' this weekend beginning Saturday, July 4th on channel 1. Bill and John sit down with NY1's Patrick Pacheco to discuss this highly acclaimed Broadway revival.

GODOT's Bill Irwin & John Glover Featured On NY1's 'On Stage' 7/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 2, 2009

Bill Irwin and John Glover, currently starring in Roundabout Theatre Company's Waiting for Godot, will be featured on NY1's 'On Stage' this weekend beginning Saturday, July 4th on channel 1. Bill and John sit down with NY1's Patrick Pacheco to discuss this highly acclaimed Broadway revival.

'GODOT' Stars Segment on Charlie Rose Show Now Available To Watch Online
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 16, 2009

Waiting for Godot stars Nathan Lane, Bill Irwin, John Goodman and John Glover were featured on the 'Charlie Rose Show.' Click here to watch all four stars discuss this classic play and its return to Broadway.

Stars Of WAITING FOR GODOT Set For The Charlie Rose Show Tonight 6/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 12, 2009

Tonight, Friday June 12th, Waiting for Godot stars Nathan Lane, Bill Irwin, John Goodman and John Glover will appear on 'The Charlie Rose Show.' Tune in to watch all four stars sit down with host Charlie Rose, to speak about this classic play and working together.

WAITING FOR GODOT's John Goodman To Guest On Live With Regis & Kelly 6/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 29, 2009

Waiting for Godot star John Goodman will appear on ABC's 'Live with Regis and Kelly' Monday, June 1st from 9-10AM on channel 7.

GODOT'S Lane & Goodman Guest On Live With Regis & Kelly & Late Show 5/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 14, 2009

Tomorrow, Friday May 15, Waiting for Godot stars Nathan Lane and John Goodman will appear on ABC's 'Live with Regis and Kelly' and CBS' 'Late Show with David Letterman.' Tune in to watch Nathan Lane on 'Regis and Kelly' between 9:00AM-10:00AM on channel 7. John Goodman will be interviewed on 'Late Show with David Letterman,' between 11:35PM-12:35AM on channel 2.

WAITING FOR GODOT's Lane & Irwin Talk 'Existentially' to NY Post
by Eddie Varley - May 4, 2009

Waiting for Godot stars Nathan Lane and Bill Irwin are featured in The New York Post discussing the art of performing the Samuel Beckett classic.

WAITING FOR GODOT Extends Thru 7/12
by Eddie Varley - May 4, 2009

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has announced a one-week extension of Waiting for Godot through Sunday, July 12th, 2009.

Photo Coverage: 'Let's Go, Yes, Let's Go!' WAITING FOR GODOT - Opening Night Curtain Call
by Peter James Zielinski - May 1, 2009

Waiting for Godot officially opened last night, Thursday, April 30th, 2009 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th Street). This will be a limited engagement through July 5th, 2009. BroadwayWorld's cameras were there as the talented cast took their first night bows!

Photo Coverage: WAITING FOR GODOT Opening Arrivals
by Peter James Zielinski - May 1, 2009

Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director)Waiting for Godot began previews Friday, April 3rd. Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot stars (in order of speaking)Nathan Lane (Estragon), Bill Irwin (Vladimir), John Goodman (Pozzo), John Glover (Lucky) and is directed by Anthony Page at Studio 54 on Broadway.

'The Wait Is Over', 'GODOT' Arrives on Bdwy 4/30
by Eddie Varley - April 30, 2009

Waiting for Godot opens officially tonight, Thursday, April 30th, 2009 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th Street). This will be a limited engagement through July 5th, 2009.

BWW TV Show Preview: Waiting For Godot
by Craig Brockman - April 29, 2009

Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director)Waiting for Godot began previews Friday, April 3rd at 8:00PM. Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot stars (in order of speaking)Nathan Lane (Estragon), Bill Irwin (Vladimir), John Goodman (Pozzo),John Glover (Lucky) and is directed by Anthony Page at Studio 54 on Broadway. BroadwayWorld.com is pleased to bring you these video highlights!

Isherwood on 'GODOT' in The NY Times
by Eddie Varley - April 26, 2009

The New York Times' Charles Isherwood takes a detailed look at the long road back to Broadway for Waiting for Godot.

STAGE TUBE: 'GODOT' Star Lane Reveals 'Star Trek' Role on LATE SHOW
by Eddie Varley - April 23, 2009

Nathan Lane, star of Roundabout Theatre Company's Waiting for Godot, guested on CBS' 'Late Show with David Letterman' last night, Wednesday, April 22nd. The star of stage and screen revealed his surprise role on the upcoming 'STAR TREK' film.

WAITING FOR GODOT's Lane & Irwin Featured in NY Magazine
by Eddie Varley - April 21, 2009

Waiting for Godot stars Nathan Lane and Bill Irwin are featured in New York magazine discussing the art of performing the Samuel Beckett classic.

Photo Flash: Roundabout Theater's WAITING FOR GODOT
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 9, 2009

Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) Waiting for Godot began previews Friday, April 3rd at 8:00PM. Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot stars (in order of speaking) Nathan Lane (Estragon), Bill Irwin (Vladimir), John Goodman (Pozzo), John Glover (Lucky) and is directed by Anthony Page at Studio 54 on Broadway.

WAITING FOR GODOT At Roundabout Theater Co Previews Tonight 4/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 3, 2009

Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) Waiting for Godot will begin previews tonight, Friday, April 3rd at 8:00PM. Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot stars (in order of speaking) Nathan Lane (Estragon), Bill Irwin (Vladimir), John Goodman (Pozzo), John Glover (Lucky) and is directed by Anthony Page at Studio 54 on Broadway.

Roundabout's WAITING FOR GODOT to Start Previews 1 Week Early on April 3
by BWW News Desk - April 3, 2009

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents (in order of speaking) Nathan Lane (Estragon), Bill Irwin (Vladimir), John Goodman (Pozzo), David Strathairn (Lucky) and in a new Broadway production of Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett and directed by Tony? award winner Anthony Page. Waiting for Godot will now begin previews one week earlier on Friday, April 3rd, 2009 and open officially on Thursday, April 30th, 2009 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th Street). This will be a limited engagement. The cast will also include Matthew Schechter (Boy). The design team includes Santo Loquasto (Sets), Jane Greenwood (Costumes) and Peter Kaczorowski (Lights).

Photo Coverage: 'WAITING FOR GODOT' Meets the Press!
by Walter McBride - March 22, 2009

A cornerstone of twentieth century theatre, Waiting for Godot was Samuel Beckett's first professionally produced play. It premiered in Paris in 1953 and premiered on Broadway in 1956 at the John Golden Theatre. Beckett's language pioneered an expressionistic minimalism that captured the existentialism of post-World War II Europe.

'GODOT' Star Goodman Chats with Adams in NY POST
by Eddie Varley - March 19, 2009

The New York Post's Cindy Adams spoke with actor John Goodman, Goodman opens at Studio 54 next month in 'Waiting for Godot.'

Tickets Go On Sale For WAITING FOR GODOT For AmEx Members
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2009

Tomorrow, January 21, tickets will go on sale exclusively to American Express Card members for Roundabout Theatre Company's upcoming Broadway production of Waiting for Godot. Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents (in order of speaking) Nathan Lane (Estragon), Bill Irwin (Vladimir), John Goodman (Pozzo), David Strathairn (Lucky) and in a new Broadway production of Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett and directed by Tony? award winner Anthony Page. Waiting for Godot will begin Friday, April 3rd, 2009 and open officially on Thursday, April 30th, 2009 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th Street). This will be a limited engagement. TICKET INFORMATION: Starting tomorrow, January 21, tickets will be available exclusively to American Express Card members online at www.roundabouttheatre.org, by phone at (212) 719-1300, or at the Studio 54 theatre box office (254 West 54th Street). Public on-sale begins Friday, February 6. Ticket prices range from $36.50 to $116.50. Through ACCESS Roundabout, 100 tickets will be available for the first preview performance (April 3rd) for only $10 each. The Waiting for Godot cast will also include Matthew Schechter (Boy). The design team includes Santo Loquasto (Sets), Jane Greenwood (Costumes) and Peter Kaczorowski (Lights).

Waiting for Godot FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Waiting for Godot have there been?
Waiting for Godot has had 14 productions including Broadway which opened in 1956, Broadway which opened in 1957, Off-Broadway which opened in 1971, Off-Broadway which opened in 1981, Off-Broadway which opened in 1988, Off-Broadway which opened in 2005, Off-Broadway which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2009, West End which opened in 2010, Broadway which opened in 2013, Off-Broadway which opened in 2015, West End which opened in 2017, Off-Broadway which opened in 2021 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2023.
What Tony Awards has Waiting for Godot been nominated for?
Best Costume Design of a Play for Jane Greenwood, Best Revival of a Play for Roundabout Theatre Company, Best Revival of a Play for Todd Haimes, Best Revival of a Play for Harold WolpertBest Revival of a Play for Julia C. Levy and Best Revival of a Play for Elizabeth Ireland McCann.
What awards has Waiting for Godot been nominated for?
Waiting for Godot has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Norman Conquests. The play was also nominated for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Anthony Page. Additionally, the set design by Santo Loquasto received a nomination for Outstanding Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has Waiting for Godot won?
Waiting for Godot has won several awards, including Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Norman Conquests. Anthony Page won the Outstanding Director of a Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his work on Waiting for Godot. Additionally, Santo Loquasto received the Outstanding Set Design award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his contributions to the production.

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