Othello,' starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, hasn't officially opened on Broadway yet, but the show's earnings for its preview performances have already broken a record.

Denzel Washington is transforming Broadway's landscape with his commanding performance as Shakespeare's tragic hero in the current revival of Othello. The

In addition to a lengthy film career, Washington has previously starred on Broadway in A Raisin in the Sun and Fences, opposite Viola Davis, Julius Cesar, Checkmates and most recently, the 2018 revival of Iceman Cometh, in a large cast that also included Austin Butler.

The previous record-holder was Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which grossed $2,718,488 for the week ending December 31, 2023.

Current Role: Molly Osborne plays Desdemona in Kenny Leon’s production of Othello, starring Denzel Washington in the title role and Jake Gyllenhaal as Iago.

Othello, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal just made history! The play became the highest grossing play in Broadway history last week, with a total of $2.8 million. The total came as the play is only in its second week of previews.

“Well,” Washington offers with a shrug. “sometimes the line is just Shakespeare’s version of ‘get out of here.’”

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.

The play, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, is commanding high ticket prices as a number of other starry shows start previews on Broadway.