Sir Ian McKellen announces his plan to leave Broadway after completing his performances in “Waiting for Godot” and “No Man’s Land.”

Is Sir Ian McKellen Leaving Broadway Behind? - The distinguished actor announces his plan to leave Broadway after completing his performances in “Waiting for Godot” and “No Man’s Land.”

In case you were wondering why Gandalf wasn’t around for the red carpet premiere of “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” yesterday, it’s for a very good reason: Sir Ian McKellen is currently starring in two Broadway plays alongside his friend and "X-Men" co-star Patrick Stewart—Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot” and Harold Pinter’s “No Man’s Land.” Actress Liv Tyler recently shared a snapshot of Sir Ian in his dressing room, preparing for his "No Man's Land" performance.