Denzel Struts to ‘Othello’ Thanks to His Son and Kandi Burruss’ Magic
Oh, darling, the theater world is positively buzzing, and if you’ve been snoozing under a rock, let me wake you up: Denzel Washington is back on Broadway, and he’s bringing his “A” game to Shakespeare’s *Othello*. But hold your applause; it’s not just the Hollywood heavyweight making waves. Enter John David Washington, the dutiful son playing matchmaker between his father and the shimmering lights of the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Can we get a round of applause for the generational talent bridging the gap between stage and stardom?
At the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, Kandi Burruss, co-producer of this grand revival, spilled the tea on how the conversations for this monumental role brewed during the production of *The Piano Lesson*. That’s right, folks; Burruss and her husband Todd Tucker played their part in this dramatic narrative long before we all got our tickets. Picture it: Denzel just casually floating through the theater like he owns the place—oh wait, he basically does.
As *Othello* kicks off with previews, the numbers are staggering. The show has already smashed box office records, grossing an eye-popping $2.8 million in one week, and tickets reportedly selling as high as $921. Oh, to be a fly on the wall in those plush seats! With a cast that reads like a who’s who of talent—Jake Gyllenhaal as the villainous Iago and Molly Osborne as the doomed Desdemona—this production is shaping up to be the hottest ticket in town.
Burruss is praying to the theater gods for a Tony nod, and honey, after reviving *The Wiz*, who can blame her? But let’s not forget: her optimism isn’t just a charming quirk; it’s a battle cry for every underdog producer hoping for a shot at the big leagues. With the revival set to run until June 8, can we all agree that the anticipation is palpable?
So here we are, with Denzel poised to deliver a performance that could very well redefine his already illustrious career, all thanks to a son who clearly knows how to work the familial connections. If that’s not a masterclass in both talent and networking, I don’t know what is.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine
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