ArtsEmerson in Boston is presenting Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot at Paramount Center, October 31- November 10

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ArtsEmerson is staging Samuel Beckett's masterpiece, Waiting for Godot, in Boston on the main stage of the Paramount Center from October 31 to November 10, 2013.  The play is performed by the Gare St Lazare Players Ireland, one of the world's premier interpreters of Beckett's work. 

The Boston Irish Tourism Association is giving away a free pair of tickets to see the show.  Enter the contest here.   You can also purchase tickets to the show online.

Here is a schedule of ArtsEmerson's upcoming performances.

Enter other contests to win tickets from Boston Irish Tourism Association.

Find year round details on Irish cultural activities in Massachusetts and the New England states by visiting IrishMassachusetts.com.


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