New York City’s Barrymore Theatre was the place to be on March 23 for the opening night of “Othello” on Broadway. Actors Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal star in the revival of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy – the first in over 40 years.
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With headliners like that, it’s no wonder the stars turned out in full force on opening night. Actors Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, Samuel L. Jackson and Kandi Burruss (one of the show’s producers) are just a few of the stars who walked the red carpet. There was even a special appearance by former First Couple, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.
If you didn’t get a chance to catch the opening night performance, you still have time. “Othello” is set for a 15-week run through June 8. In the meantime, check out some of the Black stars who came to show Denzel some love.
Denzel Washington
Actor Denzel Washington plays the title character in the Broadway reboot of Shakespeare’s “Othello.” Ahead of the show’s 15-week run, director Kenny Leon said Washington and his costar Jake Gyllenhaall were ready to meet the moment.
“Denzel is an emperor. He’s an emperor of the American stage, of the world stage. He has met this role head on and Jake has met Denzel head on,” he told CBS News.
Kandi Burruss
Kandi Burruss was one of the show’s producers, and she stunned in a Christian Siriano gown on opening night.
Samuel L. Jackson
Legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson turned out to support his friend and “Mo’ Better Blues co-star” Denzel Washington.
Tamron Hall
Excited to see the show, talk show host Tamron Hall took her followers on a ride to the famed Barrymore Theatre.
Sherri Shepherd
Actress, comedian and talk show host Sherri Shepherd
Sunny Hostin
“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin.
Devale & Khadeen Ellis
“Tyler Perry’s Sistas” star Devale Ellis and his wife Khadeen Ellis are always red carpet ready.
President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and Karine Jean-Pierre
The former White House Press Secretary is all smiles with former President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden.
Spike Lee & Tonya Lewis Lee
Director Spike Lee and wife Tonya Lewis Lee
Ariana DeBose
Academy Award-winning actress Ariana DeBose glows on the red carpet
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez arrives on the red carpet with her 17-year-old Emme.
Colman Domingo
“Sing Sing” actor Colman Domingo
Angela Bassett
Always stunning actress Angela Bassett
Gayle King
CBS Mornings’ host Gayle King
Leon
“The Five Heartbeats” star, actor Leon
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