Waiting for Godot opens Season 41 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center Jan. 30
The Aurora Fox Arts Center opens its Season 41 with “Waiting for Godot” by Samuel Beckett, one of the most influential plays of the 20th century. Directed by Rodney Lizcano, the production runs from Friday, Jan. 30, through Sunday, Feb. 22, on the Fox Mainstage at 9900 E. Colfax Ave.
In this landmark work of modern theater, two wandering companions, Vladimir and Estragon, linger on a desolate roadside, passing time as they await the arrival of the mysterious Mr. Godot. As the boundaries of time, place and memory blur, the pair wrestle with life’s biggest questions — hope, purpose and the meaning we assign to existence. Their vigil is interrupted by the arrival of two eccentric travelers, one bound to the other by a rope, setting the stage for encounters that are by turns hilarious, heartbreaking and deeply human.
“’Waiting for Godot’ speaks powerfully to our present moment, where uncertainty and delayed answers define much of modern life,” Lizcano said. “This production invites audiences to sit with ambiguity, recognize themselves in the pauses and silences, and find dark humor, connection and hope even when clarity never arrives.”
Widely hailed as one of the great achievements in Western dramatic literature, “Waiting for Godot” remains a powerful and accessible exploration of connection, endurance and the absurdity of the human condition, brought to life in a bold new production by the Aurora Fox.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. A special daytime matinee performance will be offered at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, with $15 tickets available. This performance is recommended for ages 14 and older and includes cartoonish violence and coarse language.
Tickets and additional information are available at AuroraFoxArtsCenter.org or by calling the box office at 303.739.1970.
“Waiting for Godot” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French Inc., concordtheatricals.com.
About the Aurora Fox Arts Center
Located in the heart of the Aurora Cultural Arts District, the historic Aurora Fox Arts Center is a vibrant hub for artistic expression, presenting diverse stories that inspire and engage the community. Built in 1946 as Aurora’s only movie palace, the Fox was restored after a devastating fire and reopened in 1985 as a city-owned performing arts center.
Today, the Aurora Fox is an award-winning professional theater featuring a 217-seat proscenium stage, including five wheelchair-accessible seats, and a 72-seat black box studio. Each season, it produces five mainstage productions, offers a summer children’s program and provides a variety of classes, all while maintaining a commitment to diversity, authentic representation and theatrical innovation.