Photos: OTHELLO on Broadway Welcomes Joe and Jill Biden for A Backstage Visit
The former President and First Lady stopped in for a visit with stars Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal, and more.
By: Bruce Glikas Mar. 25, 2025
The stars came out to celebrate last night at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where Shakespeare's Othello took its first official Broadway bow in the 21st century. The high profile guest list included President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden. Check out photos from their visit.
Check out photos from the star-studded opening night red carpet here!
The new Broadway production of William Shakespeare’s Othello starring Tony Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Tony Award nominee and Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal is launching a $49 student rush policy for the production.
Directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, Othello is playing a strictly limited engagement through Sunday, June 8 only. Read the reviews for the production HERE!
Joining Washington and Gyllenhaal are Molly Osborne as ‘Desdemona’, Tony Award winner Andrew Burnap as ‘Cassio’, Anthony Michael Lopez as ‘Roderigo’, Daniel Pearce as ‘Brabantio’, and Kimber Elayne Sprawl as ‘Emilia’.
Photo Credit: Bruce Glikas
President Joe Biden and Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington, President Joe Biden, Jake Gyllenhaal and Director Kenny Leon
President Joe Biden and Jake Gyllenhaal
Denzel Washington, President Joe Biden and Jake Gyllenhaal
Dr. Jill Biden, Producer Brian Moreland, Denzel Washington, President Joe Biden, Jake Gyllenhaal and Director Kenny Leon
Dr. Jill Biden and Denzel Washington
Dr. Jill Biden and President Joe Biden
President Joe Biden and Andrew Bunap
President Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden pose with Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal, Andrew Burnap, Molly Osbourne, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, Director Kenny Leon and The Company of "Othello" on Broadway
Denzel Washington and President Joe Biden
