A Night with Samuel Beckett

Summary

This episode looks at a recent Geffen Playhouse production of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, starring Rainn Wilson and Aasif Mandvi. The hosts praise the actors' performances but notes that the production's emphasis on absurdity sometimes overshadows the play's inherent existential themes. Ultimately, the episode celebrates Waiting for Godot's enduring relevance and the power of theater.

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