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Keanu Reeves Stuns on Broadway with Controversial Debut

11/5/2025

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Keanu Reeves, 61, made his Broadway debut as Estragon in Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" on Halloween, performing alongside Alex Winter, 60, at the Hudson Theatre.
The performance featured a controversial encore where both actors appeared in underwear covered in fake blood, referencing director Jamie Lloyd's past works.
Critics offered mixed reviews; The Guardian praised the actors' chemistry, while the New York Post described Reeves as "stiff" on stage.
Last month, Reeves dealt with an obsessive fan who attempted to break into his car.
The production is scheduled to run until January 4, 2026.

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Story summary

Keanu Reeves, 61, made his Broadway debut as Estragon in Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" on Halloween, performing alongside Alex Winter, 60, at the Hudson Theatre.
The performance featured a controversial encore where both actors appeared in underwear covered in fake blood, referencing director Jamie Lloyd's past works.
Critics offered mixed reviews; The Guardian praised the actors' chemistry, while the New York Post described Reeves as "stiff" on stage.
Last month, Reeves dealt with an obsessive fan who attempted to break into his car.
The production is scheduled to run until January 4, 2026.