Othello
Location
243 W. 47th St., New York, NY
Theatre
Ethel Barrymore Theatre
Run Time
2 Hours and 35 Minutes, including one intermission
Location
243 W. 47th St., New York, NY
Theatre
Ethel Barrymore Theatre
Run Time
2 Hours and 35 Minutes, including one intermission
"O, beware, my lord, of jealousy; it is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on."
Othello VIDEOS
SYNOPSIS
Shakespeare’s searing tragedy returns to the stage in a bold and electrifying new revival starring Denzel Washington as Othello, Jake Gyllenhaal as Iago, and Molly Osborne as Desdemona. This powerhouse production reimagines one of the Bard’s most enduring works with visceral intensity, illuminating timeless themes of jealousy, love, betrayal, and the corrosive power of manipulation. Othello, a revered general in the Venetian army, has risen to greatness through valor, intellect, and integrity. When he secretly marries the noble Desdemona, their love defies convention and captivates all who know them. But in the shadows, his ensign Iago—consumed by envy and ambition—plots to unravel Othello’s happiness. Through cunning deceit and psychological warfare, Iago turns love into suspicion and honor into ruin, setting in motion one of literature’s most devastating downfalls. With Denzel Washington’s commanding presence as the proud yet vulnerable Othello and Jake Gyllenhaal’s mesmerizing portrayal of Iago’s serpentine charm, this Othello delivers a thrilling clash of will, wit, and moral decay. Molly Osborne brings grace and quiet strength to Desdemona, whose innocence stands as a tragic counterpoint to the darkness surrounding her. Visually arresting and emotionally shattering, this revival reminds us why Othello remains one of Shakespeare’s most haunting explorations of trust, identity, and the human soul undone by its own fears.
CAST
Denzel Washington - Othello
Molly Osborne - Desdemona
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Creatives
Directed by Kenny Leon
Associate Director: Ioana Alfonso
Scenic Design by Derek McLane
Costume Design by Dede Ayite
Lighting Design by Natasha Katz
Sound Design by Justin Ellington
Hair and Wig Design by Mia Neal












