Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Make Broadway Debut in ‘Waiting for Godot‘ Revival
NEW YORK – Actors Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are set to star in a new Broadway production of Samuel Beckett‘s seminal play, “Waiting for Godot,” beginning this fall. The revival marks a meaningful stage debut for Reeves, while Winter brings Broadway experience to the iconic roles of Vladimir and Estragon.
The production offers a unique lens on Beckett’s 1953 masterpiece, exploring themes of faith, patience, and the human condition through the viewpoint of two actors revisiting the play later in life. This interpretation promises to resonate with audiences as Reeves and Winter bring their personal experiences with “highs and lows and loss” to the roles, offering a fresh take on a theatrical classic. Performances are scheduled to run through January 4, 2026.
“Waiting for Godot” centers on Vladimir and Estragon, two characters endlessly waiting for the arrival of someone named Godot, who never appears. The play has long been recognized for its philosophical depth and absurdist humor.
Reeves, known for roles in films like “The Matrix” and “john Wick,” expressed a mix of emotions about his first Broadway appearance, admitting to “terror, anxiety, hope” before jokingly conceding, “Looking forward to it… said the person who has no idea what he’s talking about!” Winter, who has previously appeared on Broadway, noted that approaching the play in their 60s provides a different understanding of its themes.
“Having experienced a lot of highs and lows and loss, the play is a lot more personal to me now,” Winter said. He described the play as a reflection of humanity’s tendency to seek “constant distraction, distraction, distraction from the immediate present” to avoid confronting pain.
The production is expected to draw significant attention, both for the star power of its leads and for its potential to introduce beckett’s work to a new generation of theatergoers.
