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On June 2, 2025, two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington was honored with a caricature portrait at the legendary Sardi’s restaurant in New York City, celebrating his performance as the title character in Broadway’s Othello. Check out photos of the event!

The new Broadway production of Othello, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal under the direction of Kenny Leon, has recouped its initial investment after just nine weeks on Broadway.

Stage and screen star Jake Gyllenhaal had reason to celebrate yesterday. The star of Othello was joined by some of his past and present cast mates as he received his very own portrait at Sardi's. Check out photos from inside the special day below.

The Entertainment Community Fund recently hosted its annual gala in New York City. The evening honored Tony Award winner and Academy Award winner Denzel Washington. Go inside the event as Washington praises the organization in a new video.

At an appearance last night at the Entertainment Community Fund Gala, Othello star Denzel Washington shared his thoughts on the high prices of tickets for the Shakespeare revival.

Anthony Michael Lopez, currently appearing in Othello on Broadway, took us backstage at the Barrymore Theatre to share the backstage scoop! Learn more about him here!

The stars came out to celebrate last night at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre and the high profile guest list included President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden. Check out photos from their visit.

On a recent visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show, Andrew Burnap shared that he learned Jake Gyllenhaal's acting process before joining him in the new Broadway revival of Othello. Watch him discuss his experience here!

The new Broadway production of Othello starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal will bring 2,000 students from across New York and New Jersey to the show. Learn more!

In a recent interview, Othello director Kenny Leon confirmed that there has 'absolutely' been conversations with the actor about a film version and is hopeful about Jake Gyllenhaal joining as well.

Jake Gyllenhaal is officially back on Broadway as Iago, opposite Denzel Washington in the new production of Shakespeare's Othello. On a visit to The Late Show, Gyllenhaal discussed the character, sharing his intimidation to take on such an iconic role. Watch the interview!

The stars came out to celebrate at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where Shakespeare's Othello took its first official Broadway bow in the 21st century. Go inside opening night as President Joe Biden, Jennifer Lopez, Peter Dinklage, and more turned up on the red carpet! Check out photos 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 offering student rush. Learn more!

The stars came out to celebrate last night at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where Shakespeare's Othello took its first Broadway bow in the 21st century. The revival is helmed by Kenny Leon and features Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal as the iconic nemeses. Watch as we take you inside the big night with the cast and creative team in this video.

Watch video highlights from the star-studded red carpet, which included special guests Jamie Lee Curtis, Danielle Brooks, Blair Underwood, Coleman Domingo, Al Roker, Liev Schreiber, Rosie Perez and many more!

Tony Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Tony Award nominee and Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal go toe-to-toe in Broadway's latest production of Othello, directed by Kenny Leon. Check out what the critics are saying here...

In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal talk about their upcoming Broadway show, Othello. Watch the pair discuss how they're approaching this classic Shakespeare play.

Check out brand-new production photos. of Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal in Broadway's latest production of Othello, directed by Kenny Leon.

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal are back on Broadway in the revival of Othello. As these two mega-stars make their Broadway returns, we're taking a walk down memory lane and reliving some of their stage highlights from their careers!

Othello, now in previews at the Barrymore Theatre, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, has broken the record for top-grossing play in Broadway history with a gross of $2,818,297.00 for eight performances.

With Othello, Kenny Leon returns to the rehearsal room for the third time this season. He brought Samm-Art Williams' Home to Broadway last June and was the mastermind behind the recent revival of Our Town, which opened last fall. How did he land on Shakespeare for his next project?

Shakespeare’s Othello, directed by Kenny Leon and starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, is launching a digital lottery policy. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.