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Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal star in a new production of Shakespeare's classic.

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About Othello

Tony® & Academy Award® winner Denzel Washington stars as Othello, the noble Moor of Venice and commanding warrior-general. Opposite him, Tony & Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal portrays Iago, the ambitious lieutenant and masterful manipulator.

 

Spurned for promotion, Iago’s relentless quest for vengeance against Othello and his wife, Desdemona (portrayed by Molly Osborne), plunges them into a shocking web of deception and betrayal.

 

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Mediocre at Best!
"Hard pressed to find something that was exceptional or extraordinary."
Broadway.com Customer on Apr 30, 2025
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Very odd.
"Jake nailed it. As an Iago fan he brought a depth to the part that made the show. As for the rest…. The set. Costumes. Casting. Denzel’s motivation. I just dont get it. Lost opportunity. "
Emily A C from Cleveland on Apr 21, 2025
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Denzel was strong
"I knew the story and of course it is intense. Denzel was strong but often hard to hear. Jake spoke so quickly it was hard to understand him and he was also often hard to hear. The actors who played Desdemona and Cassio were excellent. The set was too static. The second act was far better than the first."
Broadway.com Customer on Apr 20, 2025
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If you are going to see the play rather than Hollywood this is not for you
"Disappointing and not for me. Having seen the Principles on stage prior in other performances I had anticipated a gripping interpretation of the roles ... this was not delivered. Actually googled post show to see if we had inadvertently purchased preview tickets. Iambic pentameter ran away from both leads at times offering a 'reciting/recalling' lines delivery. The bare bones set and odd 'costume' choices ... think Men's Warehouse special offers for the Senators .. did nothing to help. If direction is striping back set/production to concentrate focus on the performance of the leads then said performances need to be gripping and exceptional ... for me, these were not even close. Some casting choices leave one thinking that there was a basic lack of understanding of the 400 year old play. 'Interesting' choice to do away with the comic relief musicians/clown and instead attempt a 'humorous' interpretation to some of Iago and Othello's lines .. just awkward. Ultimately if you are hoping to see 2 powerhouse actors deliver a stellar performance as leads in Shakespeare this is not it. If you are going to see the 2 Hollywood stars up close in a theatre this is for you."
Broadway.com Customer on Apr 1, 2025
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Disappointed
"Appreciated the set design and attempt at modernized costumes; however, the performance of the title character was disjointed and almost comical at times. The tragedy felt like a Shakespearean comedy rather than a tragedy. It simply doesn't work. Iago's portrayal was closer to the author's intent, but he, too, lacked pathos. The classic theme of good vs. evil simply limped along through the action of this performace. Very disappointing!"
Broadway.com Customer on Apr 20, 2025
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