Othello Tickets
About Othello
Get Othello tickets and see two of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, spar as Othello and Iago in this psychological drama. Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, who is also directing another star-studded revival, Our Town with Jim Parsons, stages this classic from William Shakespeare. Set an alert for when Othello tickets go on sale to see this timeless tale of marriage, envy, and power back on Broadway.
Othello in New York reunites Washington with Leon, who directed him in the Broadway revivals of Fences, for which Washington won a Tony Award, and A Raisin in the Sun, for which Leon won his. Gyllenhaal is also no stranger to the stage: he appeared in Sea Wall/A Life and earned a Tony Award nomination for his performance. Now, the two legendary actors face off as Othello and Iago as the latter maliciously convinces the military general his wife is cheating on him. Set an alert for when Othello goes on sale to get tickets with TodayTix.
Run time
3hr 30min. Incl. 2 intermissions.
Categories
Start date
April 1st, 2025
Stars on stage
Denzel Washington
Jake Gyllenhaal
Othello cast and creative team
By: William Shakespeare
Director: Kenny Leon
Cast list: Denzel Washington (as Othello), Jake Gyllenhaal (as Iago), Molly Osborne (as Desdemona), Andrew Burnap (as Cassio), Anthony Michael Lopez (as Roderigo), Daniel Pearce (as Brabantio), Kimber Elayne Sprawl (as Emilia), Neal Bledsoe (as The Duke of Venice), Julee Cerda (as Bianca), Ezra Knight (as Montano), Gene Gillette (as Gratiano), Rob Heaps (as Ludovico)
Sets: Derek McLane
Costumes: Dede Ayite
Lighting: Natasha Katz
Sound: Justin Ellington
Other info: Hair and wig design by Mia Neal, intimacy direction by Claire Warden, voice coaching by Dawn-Elin Fraser, Shakespeare consultation by James Shapiro
More information about Othello
Othello explores the marriage of Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, and Desdemona, who wed the military leader against her father's wishes. Iago, Othello's ensign, harbors a deep-seated resentment towards him and conspires to manipulate Othello's trust and sow seeds of jealousy. Through deceitful machinations, Iago convinces Othello that Desdemona has been unfaithful with Cassio, Othello's lieutenant. Consumed by jealousy, Othello's love turns to suspicion, leading him to murder Desdemona in a fit of blind rage. When the truth is revealed, Othello is devastated by the depth of Iago's betrayal and Desdemona's innocence. The tragedy concludes with Othello's suicide and Iago's apprehension.
One of Shakespeare’s most celebrated works, Othello poignantly dives into themes of love, jealousy, racism, and betrayal, resonating across centuries. The play is a highly alluring one for performers thanks to its powerful portrayal of the destructive consequences of unchecked jealousy, and innovative directors are always finding fresh ways to interpret the resonant story.
What to watch for
- Kenny Leon is known for honoring classic plays and giving them strong Broadway productions; he’s received Tony Award nominations for such work in Fences, Purlie Victorious, and A Soldier’s Play.
- Othello is a highly popular show — so popular, that this revival is, per Internet Broadway Database, the twenty-second Broadway production.
- While Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal have been in plenty of movies, they have never played opposite each other, giving audiences a unique chance to see these two stars battle it out on stage.
- Othello has enjoyed countless adaptations, including dozens of films and operas by Rossini and Verde.
Frequently asked questions
What is Othello about?
Get Othello tickets to see Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal back on stage. Directed by Kenny Leon, Othello plays on Broadway for a limited time in 2025.
What is the running time of Othello?
Othello runs for 3hr 30min. Incl. 2 intermissions.
How do you get tickets for Othello?
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