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Othello Revival 2016

Opened: December 12, 2016
Closing: January 18, 2017

Othello - 2016 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

New York Theatre Workshop
79 East 4th Street New York, NY 10003

Tony Award winner Sam Gold will return to NYTW to direct Daniel Craig (Betrayal, Spectre) as 'Iago' and David Oyelowo (Royal Shakespeare Company's The Histories, Selma) in the title role in William Shakespeare's OTHELLO. The production is scheduled for Fall 2016 with additional casting and details to be announced at a later date.


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NYTW's OTHELLO, Starring David Oyelowo and Daniel Craig, Plays Benefit Performance Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) presents a benefit performance of Othello, directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold (Fun Home), tonight, January 12, 2017, at 6:30 pm.

LISTEN: David Oyelowo Talks QUEEN OF KATWE, OTHELLO, and More
by Ashlee Latimer - December 18, 2016


David Oyelowo, currently starring in the titular role in Othello Off-Broadway, is used to making waves: According to the actor, 'The films [he does] very quickly get politicized and called 'black movies,' and the minute that happens to them they feel niche.' With movies like Queen of Katwe and the upcoming A United Kingdom, Oyelowo is on course to continue creating work that keeps important social and political issues front-and-center.

OTHELLO Starring Daniel Craig and David Oyelowo Eyes Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - December 15, 2016


The New York Post has reported that the New York Theatre Workshop's critically acclaimed production of Shakespeare's 'Othello' starring Daniel Craig and Academy Award-nominee, David Oyelowo, may be considering move to Broadway.

Photo Flash: First Look at David Oyelowo and Daniel Craig in OTHELLO at NYTW
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2016


The New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) production of Othello, directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold (Fun Home), officially opens tonight, December 12 at New York Theatre Workshop (79 E. 4th Street New York, NY 10003) for a limited run through Wednesday, January 18, 2017. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the starry cast onstage below!

NYTW's OTHELLO, Starring Daniel Craig and David Oyelowo, Offers Cancellation Line for Sold-Out Performances
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2016


The New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) production of Othello, directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold (Fun Home) and starring Daniel Craig and David Oyelowo,  has instituted a cancellation line for the sold-out show, along with the previously announced lottery and benefit performance.

OTHELLO, Starring Daniel Craig and David Oyelowo, Begins Tonight at NYTW
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2016


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) presents Othello, directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold (Fun Home). Othello will begin previews tonight, November 22, and open on Monday, December 12 at New York Theatre Workshop (79 E. 4th Street New York, NY 10003) for a limited run through Wednesday, January 18, 2017.

NYTW's OTHELLO, Starring David Oyelowo and Daniel Craig, Adds Benefit Performance
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2016


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) has announced an additional benefit performance of Othello, directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold (Fun Home), on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at 6:30 pm. Proceeds from the evening will go to benefit NYTW's education and engagement programming across the 2016/17 season, providing thousands of students, teens, artists, and local residents access to some of the most exciting new voices and leading theatre artists of our time.

Tickets on Sale Tomorrow for NYTW's OTHELLO, Starring David Oyelowo and Daniel Craig
by BWW News Desk - October 4, 2016


A friendly reminder! Tickets for Othello, the second production of the New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) (Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director Jeremy Blocker) 2016/17 Season, will go on sale tomorrow beginning at 12pm EST.

OTHELLO, Starring Daniel Craig and David Oyelowo, Sets Dates at NYTW
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2016


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) has announced performance and ticket on-sale dates for OTHELLO, directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold (Fun Home). OTHELLO will begin previews on Tuesday, November 22and open on Monday, December 12 at New York Theatre Workshop (79 E. 4th Street New York, NY 10003) for a limited run through Wednesday, January 18, 2017.

Phillip James Brannon to Lead 'NAT TURNER', While David Wilson Barnes, Finn Wittrock & More Join NYTW's OTHELLO
by BWW News Desk - August 1, 2016


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) just announced full casting for the first two shows of the 2016/17 season, NAT TURNER IN JERUSALEM and OTHELLO.

Othello History

Other Productions of Othello

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2017   West End National Youth Theatre Adaptation
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2025   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
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Othello - 2016 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2017 Best Play Revival Othello
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Daniel Craig
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Fight Choreography Thomas Schall
2017 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Daniel Craig
2017 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play Othello
2017 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Matthew Maher
2017 The Lortels Outstanding Lighting Design Jane Cox

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