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Broadway's Waiting for Godot Transformed by Gilmour's Vision

4/22/2026

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Soutra Gilmour, production designer, creates a Broadway set for Waiting for Godot inspired by a homeless man’s subway experience.
The set’s large scale replaces the tree and bench with an abstract concrete tunnel, signaling time and space.
Director Jamie Lloyd emphasizes a fresh interpretation to guide the production toward new readings.
Gilmour's costume choices connect the characters to the space, making the set a focal point of discussion.

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Story summary

Soutra Gilmour, production designer, creates a Broadway set for Waiting for Godot inspired by a homeless man’s subway experience.
The set’s large scale replaces the tree and bench with an abstract concrete tunnel, signaling time and space.
Director Jamie Lloyd emphasizes a fresh interpretation to guide the production toward new readings.
Gilmour's costume choices connect the characters to the space, making the set a focal point of discussion.