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Opened: October 11, 1988
Closing: November 27, 1988

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James Wolk Joins Robin Williams for CBS Comedy Pilot CRAZY ONES
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 7, 2013


James Wolk, who recently appearded in USA's POLITICAL ANIMALS, has officially signed on to join Robin Williams in CBS' upcoming comedy pilot CRAZY ONES.

CBS Picks Up Comedy Pilot Starring Robin Williams
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 4, 2013


Robin Williams is set to star in the upcoming pilot, CRAZY ONES, for CBS, TV Line announced today.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 1/21- WAITING FOR GODOT
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 21, 2013


Today in 1957 Waiting for Godot opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where it ran for 6 performances. An absurdist play by Samuel Beckett, it revolves around two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, who wait endlessly and in vain for someone named Godot to arrive. Godot's absence, as well as numerous other aspects of the play, have led to many different interpretations since the play's premiere. Since its US premiere in 1956, several notable revivals have been produced, including the 1988 production featuring Robin Williams and Steve Martin, and the 2009 revival starring Nathan Lane and Bill Irwin.

Robin Williams Signs on for Dito Montiel's BOULEVARD
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 9, 2013


Robin Williams has officially signed on to star in Dito Montiel's upcoming film BOULEVARD, Camellia Entertainment announced this evening.

Robin Williams to Guest Star on Season Opener of FX's WILFRED Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jun 28, 2012


Academy-award winning actor and comedian Robin Williams has signed on for a guest-starring role in the season opener of the FX acclaimed hit comedy WILFRED, starring Elijah Wood and Jason Gann. The season debut will air on June 28th at at 10:00 PM E/P.

John Goodman to Voice 'Santa' in Nickelodeon's SPONGEBOB CHRISTMAS
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 15, 2012


This holiday season, Nickelodeon will present it's first full-length stop-motion animated special, IT'S A SPONGEBOB CHRISTMAS! inspired by the classic Rankin/Bass (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus is Comin' to Town) specials, and the popular SpongeBob song released in 2009, 'Don't Be a Jerk, It's Christmas,' written by Tom Kenny (voice of SpongeBob) and Andy Paley.

TNT Picks Up Drama Series Starring Bill Irwin, Alfred Molina
by Caryn Robbins - May 9, 2012


TNT has greenlit MONDAY MORNINGS, a powerful new series from award-winning producer David E. Kelley (Ally McBeal, Chicago Hope) and practicing neurosurgeon and CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, M.D., on whose book the series is based. The medical drama stars Broadway vets Bill Irwin and Alfred Molina.

Robin Williams to Guest Star on Season Opener of FX's WILFRED, 6/28
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 28, 2012


Academy-award winning actor and comedian Robin Williams has signed on for a guest-starring role in the season opener of the FX acclaimed hit comedy WILFRED, starring Elijah Wood and Jason Gann. The season debut will air on June 28th at at 10:00 PM E/P.

John Goodman to Co-Star With Roseanne Barr on NBC Pilot DOWNWARDLY MOBILE
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 13, 2012


As first reported on Deadline.com, (NBC) - John Goodman is set to star alongside Roseanne Barr in the NBC comedy pilot DOWNWARDLY MOBILE, about Rose Davis (Barr), the proprietor of a mobile home park and surrogate mother to all of the unique people who live there in a challenging economy.

Alfred Molina, Bill Irwin Sign on to Star in CHELSEA GENERAL
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2012


According to Deadline, Broadway veterans Alfred Molina and Bill Irwin, will star on TNT's 'Chelsea General,' based on Sanjay Gupta's 'Monday Mornings.' Molina will play 'Dr. Harding Hooten, the steely-eyed Chief of Surgery at Chelsea General, known for his punishing and outwardly-uncaring ways.' Irwin will play 'Dr. Buck Tierney, a smug doctor who takes himself very seriously and rubs his colleagues the wrong way.'

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 1/21- WAITING FOR GODOT
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 21, 2012


Today in 1957 Waiting for Godot opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where it ran for 6 performances. An absurdist play by Samuel Beckett, it revolves around two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, who wait endlessly and in vain for someone named Godot to arrive. Godot's absence, as well as numerous other aspects of the play, have led to many different interpretations since the play's premiere. Since its US premiere in 1956, several notable revivals have been produced, including the 1988 production featuring Robin Williams and Steve Martin, and the 2009 revival starring Nathan Lane and Bill Irwin.

New Rep Opens Its 28th Season With RENT, Opens 9/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 9, 2011


New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, is thrilled to begin its 2011-2012 Season with Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical RENT.

John Goodman to Star in NBC's COMMUNITY
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 26, 2011


According to the Hollywood Reporter, stage veteran John Good man will star in a multi-episode arc on NBC's 'Community.' Good man will play the 'vice dean of Greendale's well-known air conditioning program.'

STAGE TUBE: Robin Williams Talks BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 6, 2011


The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning actor Robin Williams made his Broadway acting debut in BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO, having previously appeared Off-Broadway opposite Steve Martin in Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' at Lincoln Center in 1988. Below, he talks with Joy Behar about his Broadway experience, the play, and more!

Photo Coverage: Tyne Daly Visits BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO
by Peter James Zielinski - May 12, 2011


BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO is a new American play by Rajiv Joseph starring Robin Williams in his Broadway acting debut and directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Moisés Kaufman. Recently Tony nominated for Best Featured Actor (Arian Moayed), Lighting Design (David Lander) and Sound Design (Acme Sound Partners & Cricket S. Myers), the production opened March 31, at the Richard Rogers Theatre. Last night, the production received a special visit from Tyne Daly. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the backstage photo op, and brings you photo coverage below.

Photo Coverage: Helen Hunt Visits BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - May 6, 2011


BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO is a new American play by Rajiv Joseph starring Robin Williams in his Broadway acting debut and directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Moisés Kaufman. Recently Tony nominated for Best Featured Actor (Arian Moayed), Lighting Design (David Lander) and Sound Design (Acme Sound Partners & Cricket S. Myers), the production opened March 31, at the Richard Rogers Theatre. Last night, the production received a special visit from stage and screen favorite Helen Hunt. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the backstage photo op, and brings you photo coverage below.

STAGE TUBE: Robin Williams on his Broadway Debut!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2011


BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO is a new American play by Rajiv Joseph Starring Robin Williams in his Broadway acting debut and directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Moisés Kaufman. The production opened March 31, at the Richard Rogers Theatre. In the following video, Williams answers ten questions from Time Magazine. Click below to check it out!

Photo Coverage: Cherry Jones Visits BENGAL TIGER
by Peter James Zielinski - Apr 13, 2011


BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO is a new American play by Rajiv Joseph Starring Robin Williams in his Broadway acting debut and directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Moisés Kaufman. The production opened March 31, at the Richard Rogers Theatre and was paid a special visit by Cherry Jones last night, April 12. BroadwayWorld was there for the photo op and brings you a look backstage below.

Photo Coverage: BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO Starry Theatre Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Apr 1, 2011


BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO is a new American play by Rajiv Joseph Starring Robin Williams in his Broadway acting debut and directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Moisés Kaufman. The production opened last night, March 31, at the Richard Rogers Theatre and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the theater arrivals.

TV: Broadway Beat Goes Inside BENGAL TIGER After Party!
by Broadway Beat - Apr 1, 2011


BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO is a new American play by Rajiv Joseph Starring Robin Williams in his Broadway acting debut and directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Moisés Kaufman. The production opened last night, March 31, at the Richard Rogers Theatre and Broadway Beat was on hand for the celebration.

Photo Coverage: BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO - After Party!
by Walter McBride - Apr 1, 2011


BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO is a new American play by Rajiv Joseph Starring Robin Williams in his Broadway acting debut and directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Moisés Kaufman. The production opened last night, March 31, at the Richard Rogers Theatre and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the after-party!

Photos: BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO Opens on Broadway
by Walter McBride - Apr 1, 2011


BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO is a new American play by Rajiv Joseph Starring Robin Williams in his Broadway acting debut and directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Moisés Kaufman. The production opened last night, March 31, at the Richard Rogers Theatre and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the emtional curtain call.

Broadway Review Roundup: BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 1, 2011


BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO - a finalist for the 2010 Pulitzer Prize in Drama - a tiger haunts the streets of present day Baghdad seeking the meaning of life. As he witnesses the puzzling absurdities of war, the tiger encounters Americans and Iraqis who are searching for friendship, redemption and a toilet seat made of gold. So does BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO have a golden touch? Let's find out.

BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO Opens on Broadway Tonight, 3/31!
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 31, 2011


BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO is a new American play by Rajiv Joseph Starring Robin Williams in his Broadway acting debut and directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Moisés Kaufman. The production opens tonight, March 31, at the Richard Rogers Theatre!

TV: Robin Williams in BENGAL TIGER - Performance Preview
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 29, 2011


BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO performs Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., with matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street) on Broadway. Here's a first look at the production on stage!

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 awards has Waiting for Godot been nominated for?
Waiting for Godot has been nominated for several awards. Jennifer Tipton was nominated for Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards, and also received a nomination for Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has Waiting for Godot won?
Waiting for Godot has won several awards for its lighting design. Jennifer Tipton received the Lighting Design award at The Hewes Awards, as well as the Outstanding Lighting Design award at the Drama Desk Awards.

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