Denzel Washington Broadway Comeback Set for Spring 2025
Denzel Washington is set to take on the lead role in a Broadway revival of 'Othello' scheduled for Spring 2025. We discuss it here!
Denzel Washington poses for the Oscar Nominee Luncheon on February 07, 2022 in Century City, CA.
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The legendary actor Denzel Washington will star in a revival of the Shakesperian theatrical play ‘Othella’ alongside ‘Road House (2024)’ actor Jake Gyllenhal. Spearheaded by Tony award winning director Kenny Leon, the production is set to open in Spring 2025 at the legendary Shubert Theatre in New York City.
The two time Academy Award winner, Washington, will portray Othello, a passionate war general who loses their sanity over jealousy. The role of Desdemona, Othello’s wife, has yet to be cast. Gyllenhal will star as Iago, Denzel’s main antagonist, who convinces Othello to question his wife's fidelity.
According to sources, the most recent Broadway production of Othello was in 1982 starring James Earl Jones as the lead.
Washington, a Tony Award Winner himself, is know stranger to Broadway. He starred in the 2010 production of Fences, which was later turned into a film and also earned a Tony Award nomination for his role as Thedore Hickman in the 2018 revival ‘The Iceman Cometh.’
Show Clip - Fences - "What About My Lif?"
The 69 year old made his Broadway debut in 1988 with Checkmates, he has also appeared in the 2014 revival of ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ and the 2005 production of ‘Julius Caesar.’
2025’s ‘Othello’ will be the first time the duo of Leon and Washington has worked together since ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ in 2014, where Leon won his Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play. The two previously collaborated on the 2010 production of Fences.
Ticket information is currently unavailable but fans can stay up to date by signing up for alerts at othellobway.com.
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Garrett Morris to Receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in His Honor
Veteran actor Garrett Morris is finally set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on his 87th birthday. We discuss it here!
Garrett Morris posing for a Netflix show.
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By: Adonis Armstrong
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is set to honor the Black Hollywood treasure, Garrett Morris, with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Morris, a Juilliard-trained artist, showcased his talents with the Harry Belafonte Singers for a decade before diversifying into acting. His credits include performances in Broadway and off-Broadway musicals such as Porgy and Bess, Show Boat, Ain’t Supposed To Die A Natural Death, and The Great White Hope.
He gained recognition for his roles in The Wayans Bros., Martin, The Jamie Foxx Show, The Jeffersons, Scandal, All Of Us, Grand Crew, Self-Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker, and, most recently, 2 Broke Girls. Before Morris began his career in the '70s, securing leading roles in films like Cooley High and Who’s Your Caddy?, he gained significant recognition nearly two decades into the industry, following his time on Saturday Night Live.
Beyond his artistry, the New Orleans native is recognized as an activist who played a crucial role in desegregating the Actor’s Equity. He also contributed to the Black Arts Theater movement alongside poet-playwright Amiri Baraka.
Having transitioned to owning and operating the Los Angeles Blues and Comedy Club, Morris received recognition in 2007 from the former mayor of L.A., Antonio Villaraigosa, for his impactful work and contributions to the Black community.
The ceremony will take place on Feb. 1 at 11:30 a.m. PT, which also happens to be his 87th birthday. Additionally, Tichina Arnold will be in attendance as a guest speaker.
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