The new Broadway production of “Othello” has recouped its investment. The Kenny Leon-helmed revival of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy began previews on Feb. 24 and opened on March 23 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. The production, which stars Denzel Washington as Othello and Jake Gyllenhaal as Iago, is scheduled to play a limited engagement through June 8.
This announcement marks the fourth play opening in the 2024-2025 season to reveal recoupment; “All In: Comedy About Love,” “Romeo + Juliet” and “Oh, Mary!” both recently made back their initial investments.
As of the week ending April 27, “Othello” has played every week to houses that were no less than 99.5% full. The production has broken the Barrymore house record several times, having grossed in excess of $2 million each week for its first four weeks on the Main Stem. Since the week ending March 30, “Othello” has surpassed $3 million in gross each week, one of only two plays to ever achieve such a feat.
“Othello” chronicles the titular Moorish general and his lieutenant Iago; Iago’s vengeance-fueled manipulation and deceit causes Othello to act out against his wife, Desdemona.
“Othello” is produced by Brian Anthony Moreland.
