Despite the formidable presence and occasional specks of greatness from Oscar-winner Denzel Washington, and a winner in Jake Gyllenhaal’s feisty Iago, this is one slooow-thello.

Current Role: Molly Osborne plays Desdemona in Kenny Leon’s production of Othello, starring Denzel Washington in the title role and Jake Gyllenhaal as Iago.

Othello,' starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, hasn't officially opened on Broadway yet, but the show's earnings for its preview performances have already broken a record.

Denzel Washington is transforming Broadway's landscape with his commanding performance as Shakespeare's tragic hero in the current revival of Othello. The

Othello,” which is now in previews at Broadway’s Barrymore Theatre and stars Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, had a weekly gross last week of $2,818,297. According to Deadline.com, the number makes the revival the top-grossing eight performance play weekly run in Broadway history.

The curtains haven’t even officially raised, and already “Othello” has broken records on Broadway. The highly anticipated Shakespeare revival, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, brought in a record $2.

From Denzel Washington in “Othello” to Michelle Williams in “Death Becomes Her,” Black talent is paying off on Broadway. The

Othello, now in previews at the Barrymore Theatre, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, has broken the record for top-grossing play in Broadway history with a gross of $2,818,297.00 for eight performances.