Considered one of Shakespeare’s greatest works, “Othello” has stood the test of time. It has now been reborn as one of the hottest plays on Broadway.
The latest revival of the tragedy features high-level actors Denzel Washington as warrior-general Othello and Jake Gyllenhaal as master manipulator Iago. The duo will perform a series of shows at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker are producing the show.
“Othello” is a classic tale featuring themes of race, jealousy, and more. At the center of it all is Iago, clouded by jealousy, ready and willing to do whatever it takes to plot revenge against Othello, the Moor of Venice. That includes convincing him his wife, Desdemona, has been unfaithful.
There will be a twist for this revival: the production will be set in the “near future,” with Burruss making it clear it is still a Shakespearean piece set to modern times.
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The dynamic duo of Washington and Gyllenhaal is already paying dividends. Per CBS News, “Othello” has become the highest-grossing Broadway play, pulling in $2.8 million in a single week. Both have appeared on Broadway before, but this is different.
“[Iago] does have a lot of moments [where] he has…
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