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Waiting for Godot Revival 2013

Run Time:
2 hours and 15 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: November 24, 2013
Closing: March 30, 2014

Waiting for Godot - 2013 Broadway History , Info & More

Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart star on Broadway in a limited season repertoire of Harold Pinter's No Man's Land and Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, directed by Sean Mathias, in the fall of 2013.

Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot follows two consecutive days in the lives of Vladimir (Patrick Stewart) and Estragon (Ian McKellen), who divert themselves by clowning around, joking and arguing, while waiting expectantly and unsuccessfully for the mysterious Godot. Waiting for Godot premiered in Paris in 1953, followed by London in 1955 and eventually opened in New York in 1956.


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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Waiting for Godot

‘No Man’s Land’ and ‘Waiting for Godot’: Theater review
8 / 10

“Nothing to be done,” says Estragon. That goes for getting stood up, painful shoes, life and death — or this show’s exaggerated goofy takes on Pozzo (Hensley) and his servile Lucky (Crudup, a dead ringer for Riff Raff from “Rocky Horror”). Attention goes slack as a result. Fortunately the stars grip tight. Stewart is hearty and game. McKellen, even better, is hilarious and heartbreaking. It’s a fine bromance — Broadway is lucky to have it.

Ian McKellen dominates aside best bud Patrick Stewart
8 / 10

For some reason, this “Godot” has been set in what looks like a crumbling theater instead of the usual desolate landscape. But the real reason the show’s less efficient than the other one is the imbalance between the leads — once again, McKellen’s dominance turns Stewart into a straight man.

TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Ian McKellen & Patrick Stewart; Part 1
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - February 2, 2014


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent conversation featured stage and screen titans Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart, moderated by Broadway World's Richard Ridge. Check out Part 1 of the conversation below!

WAITING FOR GODOT's Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and More to Serve Free Hot Chocolate on Super Bowl Sunday
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2014


It's not every day you can get a free hot chocolate from a knight, but this Super Bowl Sunday, Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup and Shuler Hensley will hand out free hot chocolate to ticket holders before the matinee of Waiting for Godot at the Cort Theatre on Sunday, February 2. To get the Super Bowl Sunday started early, the matinee will begin at 2pm, and to offer relief from the predicted cold temperatures, the four stars will be serving hot chocolate from 12:45pm to 1:15pm sharp. Sports fans will still have plenty of time to see the Super Bowl after the matinee.

Sir Ian McKellen Addresses Need for Equality in Russia
by Bridget Greaney - January 14, 2014


Sir Ian McKellen, star of Broadway's No Man's Land & Waiting for Godot, co-published a letter to Vladimir Putin on the rights of Russia's gay citizens.

Twitter Watch: Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen Visit Father Christmas!
by BWW Staff - December 18, 2013


On Twitter Watch, Patrick Stewart wrote ' Father Christmas! #gogodididonyc @TwoPlaysInRep

BWW Interview: Shuler Hensley, Big Man on Broadway
by Naomi Serviss - December 18, 2013


Dual roles in classic plays with an acclaimed cast are keeping Shuler Hensley fully engaged on Broadway.

AUDIO: Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart Talk GODOT, NO MAN'S LAND on 'Leonard Lopate Show'
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2013


Listen to see Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart, who star in Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT, on WNYC Radio's 'Leonard Lopate Show.' McKellen and Stewart talk with Lopate about performing in the two plays in rep on Broadway. Click below to listen!

In the Spotlight Series: WAITING FOR GODOT & NO MAN'S LAND's Ian McKellen
by Walter McBride - December 3, 2013


Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart star with Billy Crudup and Shuler Hensley in NO MAN'S LAND and Waiting for Godot directed by Sean Mathias. This limited engagement repertory season is now playing at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) where it will run through March 2 only. For performance schedule and more information, visitTwoPlaysInRep.com. Below you can check out photos of McKellen in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

In the Spotlight Series: WAITING FOR GODOT & NO MAN'S LAND's Patrick Stewart
by Walter McBride - December 2, 2013


Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart star with Billy Crudup and Shuler Hensley in NO MAN'S LAND and WAITING FOR GODOT directed by Sean Mathias. This limited engagement repertory season is now playing at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) where it will run through March 2 only. For performance schedule and more information, visitTwoPlaysInRep.com. Below you can check out photos of Stewart in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

In the Spotlight Series: WAITING FOR GODOT & NO MAN'S LAND's Sean Mathias
by Walter McBride - December 2, 2013


Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart star with Billy Crudup and Shuler Hensley in NO MAN'S LAND and Waiting for Godot directed by Sean Mathias. This limited engagement repertory season is now playing at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) where it will run through March 2 only. For performance schedule and more information, visitTwoPlaysInRep.com. Below you can check out photos of Mathias in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

BroadwayWorld is Most Thankful For: Ian McKellen & Patrick Stewart's Broadway Friendship
by BWW Special Coverage - November 30, 2013


Sure, getting to lead a show or two on Broadway is great, but what is it really without a Broadway bestie to share the experience with? Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart have proven that they have a friendship that will endure, having shared many photos from their New York City adventures on Twitter. We love these guys!

TV: Ian McKellen & Patrick Stewart Arrive on Broadway in WAITING FOR GODOT & NO MAN'S LAND; Inside the After Party!
by Nicole Rosky - November 30, 2013


BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was in attendence at the after party, where he chatted with McKellen, Stewart, Crudup, Hensley and Mathias about the productions. Check out what they had to say below!

TV: Chatting on the WAITING FOR GODOT Red Carpet with Orlando Bloom, Luke Evans and More!
by Nicole Rosky - November 25, 2013


BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red carpet for WAITING FOR GODOT, where he chatted with Orlando Bloom, Luke Evans, Cory Michael Smith, Suzanne Bertish and more before they headed into the theatre. Check out what they had to say below!

TV: Sean Mathias Says Thank Yous at WAITING FOR GODOT & NO MAN'S LAND After Party
by Nicole Rosky - November 25, 2013


Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot starring Ian McKellen,Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, and Shuler Hensley, with direction by Sean Mathias, opened on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) last night, November 24, 2013. This limited season will run for 14 weeks only. Director Sean Mathias gave a special thank you speech at the opening night after party and you can watch it in full below!

Photo Coverage: Inside WAITING FOR GODOT's Opening Night Theatre Arrivals
by Walter McBride - November 25, 2013


Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot starring Ian McKellen,Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, and Shuler Hensley, with direction by Sean Mathias, opened on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) last night, November 24, 2013. This limited season will run for 14 weeks only. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night theatre arrivals and you can check out full photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: WAITING FOR GODOT & NO MAN'S LAND's Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen & More Celebrate Opening Night!
by Walter McBride - November 25, 2013


Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot starring Ian McKellen,Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, and Shuler Hensley, with direction by Sean Mathias, opened on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) last night, November 24, 2013. This limited season will run for 14 weeks only. BroadwayWorld was there for the whole night of festivities, and below, you can check out photos from inside the opening night after party.

Photo Coverage: Inside the WAITING FOR GODOT Opening Night Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - November 25, 2013


Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot starring Ian McKellen,Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, and Shuler Hensley, with direction by Sean Mathias, opened on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) last night, November 24, 2013. This limited season will run for 14 weeks only. BroadwayWorld was there for the whole night of festivities, and below, you can check out photos from inside the Waiting for Godot curtain call.

TV: Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart Star in WAITING FOR GODOT and NO MAN'S LAND - Highlights!
by BroadwayWorld TV - November 22, 2013


Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot starring Ian McKellen,Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, and Shuler Hensley, with direction by Sean Mathias, will begin previews on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) on Saturday, October 26 in advance of the official opening this Sunday, November 24, 2013. This limited season will run for 14 weeks only. Below, check out highlights from the show!

Ian McKellen Done with Broadway After WAITING FOR GODOT and NO MAN'S LAND?
by Nicole Rosky - November 22, 2013


The Broadway repertory season of Harold Pinter¹s NO MAN¹S LAND and Samuel Beckett¹s WAITING FOR GODOT opens this Sunday, November 24. The shows are led by Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, Shuler Hensley and Ian McKellen, who recently revealed that this will likely be his last hurrah on Broadway.

Twitter Watch: Broadway Sirs Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen Grab a Pint -- Or Two!
by BWW Staff - October 16, 2013


Broadway co-stars Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen, who will soon lead Waiting for Godot and NO MAN'S LAND, have continued their exploration of New York City.

TV: Cast of WAITING FOR GODOT and NO MAN'S LAND Meets the Press- Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart & More!
by Nicole Rosky - September 24, 2013


Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT starring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, and Shuler Hensley, with direction by Sean Mathias, will begin previews on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) on Saturday, October 26 in advance of the official opening on Sunday, November 24, 2013. This limited season will run for 14 weeks only. For performance schedule and more information, visit TwoPlaysInRep.com. Ahead of beginning performances on The Great White Way, the cast met with the press at Sardi's and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the festivites. Check out what they had to say below!

Twitter Watch: WAITING FOR GODOT's Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen Pose with Elmo in Times Square!
by BWW Staff - September 14, 2013


On Twitter Watch, Patrick Stewart wrote 'Elmo! #gogodididonyc @TwoPlaysInRep pic.twitter.com/1NUvjFpyet'

NO MAN'S LAND, WAITING FOR GODOT with Patrick Stewart & Ian McKellan On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2013


Tickets to the limited season repertoire of Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, starring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup and Shuler Hensley, and directed by Sean Mathias are now on sale, beginning today, Monday, July 15 through Sunday, July 21 through Audience Rewards. Tickets will go on sale to the general public starting next Monday, July 22 through Telecharge at www.telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200.

Patrick Stewart & Ian McKellan-Led NO MAN'S LAND, WAITING FOR GODOT to Go On Sale 7/15
by Tyler Peterson - June 18, 2013


Tickets to the limited season repertoire of Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT, starring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudupand Shuler Hensley directed by Sean Mathias go on sale beginning Monday, July 15 through Sunday, July 21 through Audience Rewards. Tickets will go on sale to the general public starting Monday, July 22 through Telecharge at www.telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200.

Waiting for Godot History

Other Productions of Waiting for Godot

1956   Broadway
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1957   Broadway
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1971   Off-Broadway
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1981   Off-Broadway
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1988   Off-Broadway
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2005   Off-Broadway
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2006   Off-Broadway
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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
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Waiting for Godot - 2013 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2014 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Patrick Stewart
2014 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play Waiting for Godot

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