Past production

Othello

Written by William Shakespeare · Directed by Kenny Leon

Denzel Washington played the title role opposite Jake Gyllenhaal’s Iago in Kenny Leon’s near-future staging of Shakespeare’s tragedy. Othello, a general, is led by his resentful ensign’s lies to believe that his new wife, Desdemona, has been unfaithful, with deadly consequences. The production was the play’s first on Broadway since 1982, and it earned Drama League nominations for Outstanding Revival of a Play and for both stars.

Theatre

Ethel Barrymore Theatre
243 West 47th Street, New York

Run

Previews began February 24, 2025
Opened March 23, 2025
Closed June 8, 2025

Running time

2 hours 35 minutes, including one intermission

Cast

Denzel Washington (Othello) · Jake Gyllenhaal (Iago) · Molly Osborne (Desdemona) · Andrew Burnap (Cassio) · Kimber Elayne Sprawl (Emilia) · Anthony Michael Lopez (Roderigo) · Daniel Pearce (Brabantio) · Neal Bledsoe (Duke of Venice)

Creative team

Scenic design Derek McLane · Costume design Dede Ayite · Lighting design Natasha Katz · Sound design Justin Ellington

Our role

Co-Producer

In partnership with

Phil Kenny at 42nd.Club
@philkenny · 42nd.club

Recoupment

Recouped in nine weeks of performances
Broadway News, May 1, 2025