‘Othello’ breaks Broadway record

In its second week of preview performances, a revival of Shakespeare’s “Othello” set a new record for weekly grosses on Broadway, bringing in $2,818,297 for eight shows.

Starring Denzel Washington in the title role and Jake Gyllenhaal as Iago, the production played to capacity for each of its eight shows last week, filling every single seat in the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, according to Playbill.

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” was the previous record holder, having grossed $2,718,488 for the holiday week ending Dec. 31, 2023, according to the theater magazine.

– Los Angeles Times