Overview

• The 2025 Broadway revival of Othello, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, has become the highest-grossing play on Broadway, earning over $2.8 million in its first week of previews.
• Ticket prices range from $49 for student rush and lottery seats to nearly $1,000 for premium options, sparking discussions about affordability and equity in live theatre.
• Stage veterans Audra McDonald and Brian Cox have publicly criticized the high costs, with McDonald stating she cannot afford to see the production and Cox calling the pricing 'not right.'
• Denzel Washington and director Kenny Leon have defended the ticket structure, highlighting available low-cost options and comparing the pricing model to other high-demand events like concerts and sports games.
• This production marks the first Broadway staging of Othello in over 40 years and will run for a limited 15-week engagement through June 8, 2025.