When the death of the black Billy Coates in custody causes racial unrest, John Othello, the only authoritative black police officer, manages to prevent riots by pointing to the press and promising ...

The Broadway revival of Othello, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal as Othello and Iago, has begun rehearsals.

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal took one step closer to Broadway last week, as rehearsals began for the highly ...

Tony-winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson (Jitney, The Piano Lesson) returns to Shakespeare in the Park to direct a sumptuous new production of OTHELLO. Set amid war and palace intrigue in the 17th ...

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Washington’s portrayal of Othello adds him to a collection of Black actors who have performed the theatrical role, which was traditionally portrayed by whites only for generations.

We see inside the rehearsal room for Nicholas Hytner’s 2013 production of 'Othello' for the National Theatre. The cast and crew are assembled, and Hytner tells the company that the army are ...

Othello is a Moorish military hero married to young and beautiful Desdemona. Envious Iago is scheming against Othello. By planting a fake evidence, Iago provokes Othello's suspicion of Desdemona's ...

Outstanding Actor in a Play: Christopher Plummer was nominated but did not win. Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Aideen O'Kelly was nominated but did not win. 1982 Tony Awards Best ...