Waiting for Godot 1988

Ages: 12+
Opened: October 11, 1988
Closing: November 27, 1988

Waiting for Godot - 1988 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

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Curious Theatre Branch Shares its 35th Season of Original Works
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2023


Curious Theatre Branch has announced its 35th season of all original work including Moon at the Bottom of the Ocean, written by Bryn Magnus and directed by Jenny Magnus, September 1 - 23; The Rose is off the Bloom, December/January 2024, written and directed by Beau O’Reilly; Goodness, April 2024, written and performed by Jenny Magnus and The 35th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival, June 2024.

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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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