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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

Waiting for Godot - 2009 Broadway History , Info & More

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.

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 History

Other Productions of Waiting for Godot

1956   Broadway
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1957   Broadway
Broadway
1971   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1981   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1988   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
2005   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
2006   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
2009   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
2010   West End Return Engagement [West End]
West End
2013   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2015   Off-Broadway Gare St Lazare Ireland and Dublin Theatre Festival Production
Off-Broadway
2017   West End Arts Theatre Revival
West End
2021   Off-Broadway TFANA's Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2023   Off-Broadway Theatre for a New Audience Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
   West End
West End
2025   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway

Waiting for Godot - 2009 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2009 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Bill Irwin
2009 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play The Norman Conquests
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Bill Irwin
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Nathan Lane
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Anthony Page
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design Santo Loquasto
2009 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Play Jane Greenwood
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play John Glover
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Roundabout Theatre Company
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Todd Haimes
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Harold Wolpert
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Julia C. Levy
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Elizabeth Ireland McCann

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