Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter reunite for Broadway debut

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter had a heartfelt reunion as they marked their first Broadway performance, Waiting for Godot. The two actors and long-time best friends, first starred together in 1989 sci-fi comedy Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. Discussing about their first time at the world famous theatre, Winter told The Guardian, "I knew that this was a mammoth undertaking, and the only reason I felt we could pull it off was that it was the two of us together. There’s immediate comfort knowing we can trust each other completely." The outlet also noted their "unmatched comedic chemistry” throughout the show." Reeves also shared his experience with Winter told the People magazine that it was “mind-blowing” and called the whole thing “a dream come true, more than I can ever dream of.” In an interview with the Broadway Buzz, when asked what he’s most looking forward to about bringing Waiting for Godot to Broadway, Reeves lauded Winter and said that he is looking forward to play alongside him. Jamie Lloyd, an Olivier Award-winning director, is the director of Samuel Beckett’s absurdist masterpiece. Supporting cast includes Brandon J. Dirden as Pozzo, Michael Patrick Thornton as Lucky. “What this play gives me an opportunity to do is to learn more about myself than even I knew,” said Dirden. Thornton agreed. “We get the thing from the playwright. We try to figure it out and lend our soul to it in rehearsal. And then we hand it off at curtain call, and it’s yours.” Previews started on September 13 at the Hudson Theatre with the production running through January 4, 2026.

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter had a heartfelt reunion as they marked their first Broadway performance, Waiting for Godot.

The two actors and long-time best friends, first starred together in 1989 sci-fi comedy Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.

Discussing about their first time at the world famous theatre, Winter told The Guardian, "I knew that this was a mammoth undertaking, and the only reason I felt we could pull it off was that it was the two of us together. There’s immediate comfort knowing we can trust each other completely."

The outlet also noted their "unmatched comedic chemistry” throughout the show."

Reeves also shared his experience with Winter told the People magazine that it was “mind-blowing” and called the whole thing “a dream come true, more than I can ever dream of.”

In an interview with the Broadway Buzz, when asked what he’s most looking forward to about bringing Waiting for Godot to Broadway, Reeves lauded Winter and said that he is looking forward to play alongside him.

Jamie Lloyd, an Olivier Award-winning director, is the director of Samuel Beckett’s absurdist masterpiece.

Supporting cast includes Brandon J. Dirden as Pozzo, Michael Patrick Thornton as Lucky.

“What this play gives me an opportunity to do is to learn more about myself than even I knew,” said Dirden.

Thornton agreed. “We get the thing from the playwright. We try to figure it out and lend our soul to it in rehearsal. And then we hand it off at curtain call, and it’s yours.”

Previews started on September 13 at the Hudson Theatre with the production running through January 4, 2026.