Former U.S. President Joe Biden and Jill Biden arrive at the opening of "Othello" on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on March 23, 2025, in New York City. (James Devaney/GC Images)
The Broadway rendition of the play stars Tony and Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington as Othello, "the noble Moor of Venice and commanding warrior-general," its website states. Tony and Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal "portrays Iago, the ambitious lieutenant and masterful manipulator." It is directed by Kenny Leon, and will only be on Broadway for 15 weeks.
The play is two hours and 35 minutes long, including one intermission. Ticket prices are selling for $921, according to the New York Times, resulting in the show breaking box office records.
Villain, be sure thou prove my love a whore!
Be sure of it. Give me the ocular proof,
Or, by the worth of mine eternal soul,
Thou hadst been better have been born a dog
Than answer my waked wrath.
Former U.S. President Joe Biden poses at the opening night of "Othello" on Broadway at The Barrymore Theatre on March 23, 2025, in New York City. (Bruce Glikas/WireImage)
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