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

In the play, Othello, a respected military commander, is tricked by other characters into believing that his wife Desdemona is cheating on him, even though she is not. In the end, Othello ...

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

Iago convinces Othello, The Moor of Venice that his wife, Desdemona has been unfaithful. Iago is an evil, manipulative character with his own agenda. A plot of jealousy and rage transpires in this ...

He subsequently plots to secure the downfall of Othello by provoking him into believing his wife Desdemona is being unfaithful.

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.

The pictures captured Washington, who plays the title role, sharing a laugh alongside Molly Osborne, the actress cast in the role of Othello's wife, Desdemona. Gyllenhaal, who plays Othello's foil ...