Shakespeare’s Othello is a tragic tale of love, jealousy, and betrayal where Iago’s deceit destroys Othello’s trust, leading ...

The casting of the 70-year-old Denzel Washington as Othello against the 27-year-old British actress Molly Osborne as Desdemona is a provocative choice and, of course, one that has caused a massive ...

And what is it about Othello in particular that stood out to you? Martins: For me, Othello is a love story. It's a tragedy, but it's a love story. And oftentimes, that love is always lost.

The pained love affair between Othello and Desdemona is where Shakespeare rises through the centuries. “I understand a fury in your words, But not the words.” ...

It surrounds Othello and Desdemona (Rosy McEwen), a Black man and a white woman who love each other, with a hostile society – an omnipresent chorus intently watching every move, willing them to fail.

He can’t come off as her weird dad. Molly Osborne, left, as Desdemona and Denzel Washington, right, as Othello in "Othello" on Broadway. Photo by Julieta Cervante.

The leading figure is that of Othello, whom the artist here represents as a "negro." . . . It is a truly splendid characterization, full of force, passion, and nobility--just such a soul as the ...