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"Othello" Soars at Box Office but Leaves Audiences Cold

3/15/2025

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Broadway's highly anticipated "Othello," featuring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, premieres next Sunday, with ticket prices soaring to an average of $361.90, and prime seats hitting $921. While it shattered box office records with $2.8 million in its opening week, critics lament its emotional flatness and lackluster visuals, leaving audiences yearning for a deeper connection.

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Broadway's highly anticipated "Othello," featuring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, premieres next Sunday, with ticket prices soaring to an average of $361.90, and prime seats hitting $921. While it shattered box office records with $2.8 million in its opening week, critics lament its emotional flatness and lackluster visuals, leaving audiences yearning for a deeper connection.