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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ON TUESDAY, MARCH 25, PLEASE
“OTHELLO”
ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIPS WITH
THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
AND NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
TO BRING 2,000 LOCAL STUDENTS TO SEE
DENZEL WASHINGTON
&
JAKE GYLLENHAAL
IN SHAKESPEARE’S EPIC TALE
NOW PLAYING ON BROADWAY AT THE BARRYMORE THEATRE 

New York, NY (March 25, 2025) – Brian Anthony Moreland, lead producer of the new Broadway production of Othello starring Tony Award^® winner and two-time Academy Award^® winner Denzel Washington and Tony Award nominee and Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, announced today that the show is partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and New York City Department of Education to bring 2,000 students from across New York and New Jersey to the show which is currently playing a limited engagement at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47^th Street).

These partnerships are made possible thanks to a series of generous grants from anonymous donors to underwrite the tickets for the students.

Moreland said, “On behalf of our entire team, we are deeply humbled by this generous donation, which will support the youth of New York City in their journey to Broadway – through the New York City Department of Edutcation and especially the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, an organization that has been close to Mr. Washington’s heart for decades. Othello is a story that explores the many facets of love, but it is also a testament to resilience and power. For many of these students, this will be their first time experiencing a Broadway show, and we hope it marks the beginning of a lifelong connection to the arts. More than anything, we want them to walk away knowing that Broadway belongs to them just as much as anyone else. That is the power of theater.”

“For many of these teens, this will be their very first Broadway experience and seeing Denzel Washington (National Spokesperson) and Jake Gyllenhaal on stage will make it even more special and meaningful,” said Frank Sanchez, National Vice President of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “Experiences like this allow Club teens to dream big and know that anything is possible, and we are grateful to the production team, the cast, Denzel, and Jake for this life-changing opportunity.”

Directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, Othello opened on Sunday at the Barrymore Theatre to glowing reviews for the stars and will play a strictly limited engagement through Sunday, June 8. Tickets for Othello are on sale at www.telecharge.com, by calling 212 239 6200, or at the Barrymore Theatre box office. For more information, visit www.othellobway.com.

Joining Washington and Gyllenhaal are Molly Osborne as ‘Desdemona’, Tony Award^® winner Andrew Burnap as ‘Cassio’, Anthony Michael Lopez as ‘Roderigo’, Daniel Pearce as ‘Brabantio’, and Kimber Elayne Sprawl as ‘Emilia’.

The cast also features Neal Bledsoe as ‘The Duke of Venice’, Julee Cerda as ‘Bianca’, Ezra Knight as ‘Montano’, Gene Gillette as ‘Gratiano’, Rob Heaps as ‘Lodovico’, ensemble members William Connell, Ty Fanning, Ben Graney, Abiola Obatolu, Daniel Reece, Christina Sajous, Sarah Thorn, and Greg Wood.

This spring, experience Shakespeare’s epic tale like never before. Tony and Academy Award winner Denzel Washington stars as ‘Othello,’ the noble Moor of Venice and commanding warrior general. Opposite him, Tony and Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal portrays ‘Iago,’ the ambitious lieutenant and masterful manipulator.

Spurned for promotion, Iago’s relentless quest for vengeance against Othello and his wife, Desdemona (portrayed by Molly Osborne), plunges them into a shocking web of deception and betrayal.

The award-winning creative team will feature two-time Tony Award winner and two-time Emmy Award^®  winner Derek McLane (scenic design), Tony Award winner Dede Ayite (costume design), eight-time Tony Award winner Natasha Katz (lighting design), two-time Tony Award nominee and OBIE Award^® winner Justin Ellington (sound design), Academy Award winner and Emmy Award winner Mia Neal (hair and wig design), Claire Warden (intimacy director), Narda E. Alcorn (production stage manager), ARC / Duncan Stewart, CSA & Jarrett Reiche (casting director), Ioana Alfonso (associate director), Dawn-Elin Fraser (voice coach), and James Shapiro (Shakespeare consultant). 101 Productions, Ltd. serves as general managers with production management by Neil Mazzella/Hudson Theatricals.

Othello is lead produced by Brian Anthony Moreland and co-produced by Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker, Score 3 Partners, Richard Batchelder, Lloyd Tichio Productions, Dominick Laruffa, Jr., Ken Davenport, Adam Zotovich, Lassen D’arrigo, Lamar Richardson, Lu-Shawn M. Thompson, Cohen Willman Productions, 11:11 Experience, 42nd.Club, The Araca Group, Craig Balsam, Davale & Khadeen Ellis, Goehring Turchin Alperson, Branden Grimmett, Marguerite Steed Hoffman, John Gore Organization, Kierstead Laurence Smigel Rutter, Willette & Manny Klausner, Scott H. Mauro, Stephanie P. McClelland, Carl Moellenberg, Slater Bernon Butterfield, Cynthia Stroum, Renard Mcgill Productions / Chimney Town, Ricardo Marques / Lana Williams Woods, Daryl Roth / Tom Tuft, Christen James, Dan Stone, Brian Devito, Timothy Laczynski, and The Shubert Organization.

ABOUT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA

Kids and teens need safe, welcoming places where they can learn, grow, and thrive. That’s where Boys & Girls Clubs of America comes in. For more than 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs have been a second home for generations of families. We believe every young person deserves access to meaningful life experiences designed to empower youth to lead healthy, productive lives. Through caring mentors, innovative programs and an unwavering commitment to safety and inclusion, Clubs do whatever it takes to support kids and teens on their paths to great futures. The mission of the Clubs is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. For more information, please visit  www.bgca.org

ABOUT NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

New York City Public Schools is the largest system of public schools in the United States. New York City Public Schools supports universal access to arts education through school support programs, student initiatives and the ArtsCount initiative, which tracks and reports student participation in arts education according to city and NY Standards. For more information, visit NYCDOE Celebrate the Arts & Arts Education.

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