Keanu Reeves Reunites with Alex Winter for Broadway’s “Waiting for Godot”

September 3, 2025 | New York City

In a surprise casting announcement for Broadway’s upcoming fall season, Bill & Ted stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter will reunite onstage as Estragon and Vladimir in Samuel Beckett’s classic absurdist play Waiting for Godot. Directed by Jamie Lloyd, the production is scheduled to begin previews on September 13 at the Hudson Theatre, with an official opening slated for later this month.

Reeves and Winter, who famously portrayed the time-traveling duo in Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, last appeared together on Broadway nearly two decades ago. Their return marks one of the most anticipated theatrical comebacks of the season, generating buzz for both Beckett aficionados and fans of the iconic film pair.

Critics have praised the choice to cast Reeves and Winter in these existential roles, noting that their natural chemistry and comedic timing promise a fresh take on Beckett’s meditation on friendship and the human condition. Jamie Lloyd commented, “Keanu and Alex bring a warmth and depth to Estragon and Vladimir that will resonate with modern audiences while honoring Beckett’s visionary work.”

Waiting for Godot will run through January 4, 2026, offering New York theatergoers the rare opportunity to see two Hollywood legends delve into one of the most challenging and celebrated works of 20th-century drama.