A first look at WAITING FOR GODOT.

This fall, four great actors return to Broadway in two great plays, performed in repertory. IAN McKELLEN, PATRICK STEWART, BILLY CRUDUP and SHULER HENSLEY star in Harold Pinter's comedy NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's classic WAITING FOR GODOT. Sean Mathias' productions present a startling new look at these two theatrical masterpieces.
Now on Broadway through March 2, 2014. Purchase tickets at www.twoplaysinrep.com

[@Aernath]

I just wish an official video of this cast is made available so we people from far corners of the world can also watch it.

[@reverendbryan]

Amen

[@RubyGem]

ngl still waiting xD

[@Aernath]

@@RubyGem I see what you did there ;P

[@EDarien]

I got to see it in NYC and I also wish there was a video of it available to relive. It was amazing, but like all other memories, it fades with time.

[@Aernath]

@@EDarien that's so awesome you appreciated that and yes, even with watching full focus it fades in time. We all need a proper archive so everyone can enjoy this experience! Someone official! Hear us already! We've been waiting damn it! :P

[@ulti87]

I was lucky enough to see them on Broadway yesterday and by God, they were amazing. Sir Patrick Stewart is brilliant in playing a neurotic, impulsive, but somehow rational Vladimir, while Sir Ian McKellen is adorable as a forgetful, funny, and rather child-like Estragon. I can't believe I shared the same space as these two legends! God bless them, truly!

[@ulti87]

***** Wow I wish I could have seen them then! Agreed, I bet they were brilliant :)

[@26696815]

I really hope this two great actors live for ever....

[@PoliticalJohn]

Ah, but then we would never have cherished them or their contribution, we'd take them for granted and forget them. It is better this way, to be born, live a story, and die. Endings imply beginnings, and nothing happens in a vacuum, or only once! =D

[@ucb.aapmotman]

funnily enough, WfG is partly about how we all die someday :-)

[@kly8105]

They are loved and understood by millions, even if they perish their memory is untainted and will remain for as long as it possibly can.

[@hdanijel]

Still waiting for the digital release for us who weren't lucky enough to share the same air as these two legends. . .

[@ImpressionismFTW]

The entire production is available on Bilibili if you must see it.

[@DeepSolid43]

@@ImpressionismFTW thank you brother

[@LouitSapir]

@@ImpressionismFTW cant find it :(

[@LouitSapir]

@@ImpressionismFTW I'll copy paste and try 👍 "Waiting for godot" wast successfull

[@harri2626]

I had the pleasure of seeing them perform Godot in London and enjoyed it tremendously. I have always liked the play ever since I first saw it when I was 20 (56 years ago). Since then I have been amazed at the number of people who just cannot see the humour in it. In London, I sat next to someone who never laughed once, and did not return after the interval. Their loss, not mine.

[@IngeDemmendaal]

Just this evening I saw the Dutch version. Beforehand, the director came on stage, apologizing and explaining that the theater's freight elevator to bring the truck with the decor and props to stage level had broken down. The theater's mechanics had frantically tried to solve the problem, but alas. All they could get on stage were the tree and Lucky's luggage. The audience were a good sport and enjoyed the play all the same.

[@FreakDaMIghet]

We read this play out loud in class. The two people who read for Vladimir and Estragon had such perfect comic timing together. Each line delivery was spot on, quick one right after the other just like the actual play. I read for Pozo the slave master and tried my best to keep up, but they were way into it. On the last day, the guy reading Vladimir was late to class, so someone else was reading the part. They were no where near as good. What pissed me off was that even when the guy who usually reads showed up, the other person refused to give up the part and read as a shitty Vladimir for the rest of class, stammering and pausing and keeping no good rhythm with the other person. (Like I said, this was just a class read, so there was no official casting. We were supposed to trade off every few pages, but the people reading were so good, we let them do the entire thing) I wanted to stand up and demand he give the part back to the better actor.

[@martinaxe6390]

FreakDaMIghet I always hated reading plays out loud with people who had no sense of timing. Most people can pick it up after a while, but some just could not make a go of it. Frustrating, I know.

[@noventar]

In an alternate universe, Professor X and Magneto remained best friends, brought peace to the world and between mutants+humans, and takes up theater in their old age.

[@justinhowe3878]

the london production with these two was far and away the best play i've ever seen.

[@Spawn733]

This play was simply amazing. It opened my fiancee's and my eyes to the joys of theatre.

[@MrBoredbook]

I would have crossed heaven and earth to see this if I only knew about it at the 'time'.

[@mhmtcn47]

Wish there's somebody out there to put this on internet on these Corona days..

[@ImpressionismFTW]

Your wish is granted, on Bilibili. Both acts.

[@jackbox1971]

I am interested in the production. I have seen many productions of Godot, and if this clip is anything to go on, its played for laughs more than other versions I have seen. Many of those lines ("well, that passed the time") when delivered by other performers was received more in the spirit of hopelessness. I think that's why Beckett is great. Like Shakespeare, he can be struck at in different places on his surface and evoke new tones.

[@morph628]

I agree, but I think there is a hopelessness inside of the comedy. On one level the delivery is laugh-out-loud funny because of the absurdity surrounding people's need to comment while not actually saying anything; on another level there is a crushing dread because nothing they do or say will change their condition- i.e. time will pass no matter what; and there is not a dang thing they can do about it. What do you think?

[@angelasolis559]

after watching this, I wanted to cry. The actors are really moving.

[@fortytwo1417]

To anyone who hasn´t seen the play yet: GO and get a ticket!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I´ve seen it Nov 05. It was more than awesome! More than brilliant!!!! A lifetime moment!! And I´ll be back in Feb 2014 to see it at least 3 times in one week!! It doesn´t get better than this!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lilo19951995]

i wish more than anything i could see the full performance!

[@everythingfangirl4532]

Omg I so wish I had gotten to see this!

[@caseycbenn]

I've heard that they have a recording of this play at the New York Public Library, Theater on tape and on film section. You have to make an appointment to see it and you can't record it of course. They set up a viewing and you can see it there only. I'd hope one day it could be released publicly. This is far too precious to be lost or hidden away.

[@pinkydash8543]

At the end Ian's clothes fall off and Patrick gets to see everything.

[@flwrfan1752]

Pinky Dash -Took me a minute to get that!LOL!

[@beorn11]

Xvaier and Magneto, combination of perfection !

[@kellycochran6487]

I saw that production of No Man's Land in London. I was awesome seeing the Sir's together :)

[@joeefenmama]

Just like I always say, thank god for the laugh track.

[@henrygod69]

My drama teacher just came into our class one day to brag about going to this play when we were learning about absurdism since this play was an absurdist play. Two of the kids spent the rest of the lesson roasting her and calling her a rich kid. She was fine with it since she's super nice. But it was hilarious.

[@bruesoYT]

Very simply- lovely.

[@jazznolan]

I saw this in 2009 in Norwich UK Once in a lifetime....2nd row 15 ft from this...omg Amazing

[@Steve20127]

Two old queens doing what they do best.

[@narabdela]

One old queen.

[@larrythewind5869]

maybe ... my favorite vid in You-Tube !!!

[@hohesC24]

I need this on DVD

[@EDarien]

This makes me almost wish I still lived in NJ. Such a limited engagement, I just might have to make a special trip up to see these shows in January.

[@hildurkristinthorstensen5985]

I want to see it, i love the story and Ian Mckellen and Patrick Stewart are my favorite actors. :D

[@CaseyChristopher]

OK I know, should have gone to see the play... but... oh.. how could such performances be lost? Surely there must be a recording? Forever sigh.....

[@mako4874]

oh my- just the teaser gave me chills and thrills- would have loved to have seen this. is there a dvd or iTunes release forthcoming perchance for us poor souls in the less culturally civilised parts of the world?

[@TheCatMurgatroyd]

yeah... i wish i could have been able to see this... its just not that easy to "jump" to america if you live in germany :/ (or england if you live in west germany...)

[@isaacdilworth]

Oh god I need an answer for this. Surely there will be if they have the footage for this trailer? It'd be no use filming the whole thing only to use select footage for a teaser and then not sell the rest.

[@TheCatMurgatroyd]

thatfatkid100 I guess you're right... but i couldn't find anything yet... and I follow both Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen on twitter, and they didn't say if there was something going to be released or something... so i'm not sure...

[@beckettfarkas9723]

I spent nearly every penny I had (as a student) to fly to New York and see this live last year. It is by far the best enactment of Waiting for Godot I have ever seen (on film or otherwise). I've asked and asked and searched even more for any inkling that this will be released as a dvd or something. Nobody ever answers and nothing ever comes of it. It would really be a crime for Sir Patrick and Sir McKellen's work to diminish with the minds of the very few who had the luxury of seeing it live.

[@mako4874]

Mega Beck hmm. surely they must have at least archived it. i might look up the production company and enquire

[@LuckyLiegeLady246]

Nice to see Charles and Magneto getting along!

[@joelcohen4353]

I had the great pleasure of seeing this production. It was absolutely unforgettable. I'd always been a bit intimidated by this play, and I thought I might not 'get it'. But the way these two actors (as well as Billy Crudup & Shuler Hensley) brought it to life, it was entirely approachable. Hats off.

[@emilyzhao6920]

When will the DVD come out !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jameswilliams4783]

Tomorrow it will surely come

[@ucb.aapmotman]

@@jameswilliams4783 i deeply appreciate the reference xD

[@johnk.lindgren5940]

Kiitos

[@helenblight5596]

Legends

[@Erik_Ahl]

And people ask me why I want to be an actor...

[@jayrice5156]

Wish I could see the whole play.

[@rawvegangrandma7449]

Love this!!

[@testicularoxide5055]

One day...💜

[@Woodsmoke22]

Is there a DVD of this anywhere?

[@louisskulnik7390]

I am in the infant stages of learning dramaturgy. My mentor and I were discussing this version (he has seen it multiple times, meeting Patrick and Ian.) My feelings are that this version is well done by masters of the art, but it is also a bit over the top. I feel as though the audience is there to see Captain Picard and Gandalf clown onstage instead of a great classic play. It is not the actors fault, they were great, if a bit slappy. The 2001 film, for me, is the perfection of this masterpiece. For all of that…THIS is the play I want to see first when I get to Broadway.

[@garljoens]

Billy Crudup was astounding in this, he made me cry, the whole thing was absolute

[@AnimeCatLady69]

as far as I'm aware the v&a archives have a copy but you have to go through a number of administrative loopholes to get it

[@ImpressionismFTW]

There's also a bootleg on Bilibili.

[@kelman727]

I wish I’d been old enough to see Rik Mayall and Ade Edmundson do this.

[@cristianramirez-cy7sx]

¿Qué canción es la que suena de fondo, alguien podria decirme???

[@ringozeitgeist]

I'd give a lot to see the Ian McKellen/Patrick Stewart full version, AND the Robin Williams/Steve Martin version! Does anyone know of a source?

[@Si_Brow]

I really want to watch the full video of this show. how can I get it? please...

[@nickparry7428]

Such a special production. Was privelidged to see it at the TR Haymarket. And now, so great to see two actors at the height of their powers toether again in the West End, in "No Man's Land". Was superb on Broadway and will be a showstopper in London.

[@mateuscardoso5775]

Anybody knows the name of the score??? Soundtrack is amazing 😢

[@garethbull5303]

Wish I could remember. Its quite a common track, I can't stand it. Not that it is not lovely, it is. It's just played all the time. Check out Classical FM Internet radio, I may pop up on there along with all the other great stuff. Sorry this hasn't been the best of help and good day to you sir!

[@maricapobianco4354]

Gymnopédie nº 1 - Satie

[@mateuscardoso5775]

@@maricapobianco4354 thank you so much!

[@Simile.Adverb]

Does anyone know where I could find the full play?

[@ImpressionismFTW]

Yes, on Bilibili.

[@dannybalanta1987]

Wanda: your Hex reached Magneto and the professor! Now they are Didi and Gogo!

[@Henbot]

Would have been amazing to see these two do Waiting for Godot. I honestly expecting that McKellen be as Vladimir

[@hedylamarr4979]

these two are the perfect Vladimir and Estragon. wish i could see the production on tape or something

[@jannakraye8336]

What defines Canadian theatre better than fixation on

[@lolyhassan]

Six years and still no way to watch it online !

[@ImpressionismFTW]

Actually the entire production is on Bilibili, its just not on the English web.

[@arlothiaarien3181]

This looks absolutely wonderful! And I know that music but can't place a name to it!! Does anyone know what that piece is called? Thanks!

[@amylors]

Erik SATIE: Gymnopédie

[@ImdBookworm]

Amy Saunders Thanks! ^_^

[@lawrencebwai]

Sorry what is the name of the background music? I think it is so soft and nice. It would be a great play. However I am in HK and won't have this chance to watch.

[@mikehunt9832]

Erik Satie - Gymnopedie No.1, a solo piano piece eventually orchestrated by Debussey, which he rearranged as Gymnopedie No. 3 (orchestral).

[@g.b569]

Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellan best friends and hilarious comics bring this classic to life

[@lawrencepinck86]

You’re a moron

[@unicron3000]

Not to be the sad commenter, but if either of these guys die, considering how awesum they are together in everything, I feel like the other is gonna feel like he lost his best friend :,(

[@amalalinasser886]

Is it coming back to London again?

[@dretokbi6343]

Arindam sir zindabad

[@juleslove6338]

GREAT ACTORS!

[@alishahin8108]

Is the whole play performed by these actors available?

[@ImpressionismFTW]

Indeed it is available on Bilibili.

[@shreya4127]

@@ImpressionismFTW could you please paste the link? I can't seem to find it :((

[@ImpressionismFTW]

@@shreya4127 If I post the link it gets removed by KZbin unfortunately. Are you searching "Waiting for Godot" on Bilibili? I just searched that yesterday and found the video, it was the second result and titled with Sir Patrick and Sir Ian's names.

[@ChronoBaron]

What is the background music, I know I have heard it before.

[@HighPeerAeon]

ChronoBaron Erik Satie's Gymnopédies: No. 1. Lent et douloureux. I am not sure who is performing here. Sorry.

[@ChronoBaron]

ahhhh yeah I just didn't recognize without it being on piano

[@qusai9533]

Any one can tell where can I see the full play😕

[@ImpressionismFTW]

Yes, on Bilibili.

[@Peluchin545]

El profesor X y Magneto.

[@foodforthoughts2319]

best performance ever so keen to see if it were possible for me :)

[@yamanfaleh1561]

How can I see the full play

[@ImpressionismFTW]

Its on Bilibili.

[@krokodil191]

Wait...is that some episode of Star Trek that I have never watched? Or some director cut of Lord of the Rings?

[@TheAnnArnold]

Is that Capt Pichard?

[@achanwahn]

10 yrs ago???

[@PM_Anthony_Albanese]

More like waiting for a metro bus to one day show up...

[@SuperSethstone]

Ive heard of waiting for Godot (I believe it was Frasier). Im honestly very surprised to find out it's a comedy though.

[@Hadraedan96]

It's not. At least, not a comedy in the way they're portraying it. You'd never sell Waiting for Godot to a Broadway audience if you portrayed it as it really is; a black comedy about the futility of life and the everyday struggles of mankind. It's funny in some places (the parts they've shown), but it's black as hell for the rest of it.

[@erickverran653]

Hadraedan96 Absolutely true.

[@PedroCreaciones]

Mataría por ver esto.

[@leomarescotti672]

So Xavier and Magneto being friends?

[@homemusik6088]

Who knows what they said in 0:51s ... please help me.

[@TheGrumler]

"Que voulez vous ?" French for "What do you want ?"

[@mrbenoit5018]

I want to hear how they pronounce “calm”

[@alexandratimofti1057]

I ONLY watched this bc my drama tescher told me to. ._.

[@JLChavezRomero]

after watch this video, i asked mysefl if this play is accurately, for people laughing too much.i know waiting for godot have very funny moments, but is not a comedy at all.

[@KieransSpace]

It's a tragicomedy

[@1Shalnark1]

Sir Ian is a better actor. *grabs popcorn*

[@G_Genie]

I don't think anyone can argue against that

[@doctorheck2186]

Man, the X-Men movies got weird

[@petemcphee2]

Oh dear... The trailer or performance seems to show the themes have been ditched from the play in favour of laughs and gags.

[@marknewbold2583]

It's got plenty of jokes, Sam liked a laugh

[@chuckledarkly]

I'm so glad there doing some "fun" acting I know the cgi BS in the hobbit movies were really getting him down.

[@Operafreak9]

After watching Michael Lindsay-Hogg's production, I simply cannot watch this.

[@antoniovasquez9946]

operafreak9 is it good?

[@Operafreak9]

@@antoniovasquez9946 For me it is GODOT. They play it straight. This is farce. It is on youtube.

[@Zitronenkaugummi]

They are playing to an obliging audience...

[@lawrencepinck86]

This version is absolutely for shit. Tragi-comedy not Mel’s Brooks comedy.

[@StevenCampbell1955]

Call me old fashioned but I would rather watch anything else. Beckett leaves me cold. His plays are nonsense made up to be art. Mind you even most art leaves me cold. A cold fish out of water, dull eyed and smelling of its age. Oh, yes I see the good in an actor making the best of a pile of caca and I go weak over a few Twomblys and completely gaga at a good Brett Whitely. But I wonder at the rubbish put up as high achievements against those recognised high achievements of the past. Given money I would fill my house with moderns and stuffs you would not like either , mostly Roman glass, mosaics and greek statues , possibly that Guernica of Picasso's so I am no arbiter of good taste, shrug. Hardly worth the mention, really.

[@yukseloden6939]

Very enjoyable... but a considerably wrong interpretation of the absurd theater and how Samuel Beckett intended the play. Well, as long as people laugh, and tickets are sold, no problem.

[@unicron3000]

Not to be the sad commenter, but if either of these guys die, considering how awesum they are together in everything, I feel like the other is gonna feel like he lost his best friend :,(