Denzel and Jake's 'Othello' Surpasses 'Wicked', Sets Box Office Records on Broadway
March 4, 2025
The revival of 'Othello' set four house records at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, breaking previous top-grossing records held by productions like 'The Band's Visit' and 'A Raisin in the Sun'.
Total attendance for Broadway reached 228,794, consistent with the previous week and reflecting a 15% increase year-over-year.
Other productions in previews included 'Purpose', which earned $300,892, 'Buena Vista Social Club' with $758,261, and 'Operation Mincemeat' grossing $611,310, all maintaining strong attendance rates.
The production is directed by Kenny Leon, with Brian Anthony Moreland serving as the lead producer.
The new Broadway production of 'Othello', featuring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, topped the box office for the week ending March 2, 2025, grossing $2,637,158 during its first week of previews.
'Othello' achieved full capacity during its performances, hitting 100% attendance.
This impressive debut allowed 'Othello' to surpass 'Wicked', which earned $2,368,448 amid a transition of lead performers.
The average ticket price for 'Othello' was notably high at $361.90, significantly exceeding the next most expensive show, 'The Outsiders', which had an average ticket price of $155.02.
In total, Broadway grossed $27,030,004 across 27 productions during the week, reflecting a 3% decline from the previous week but a 15% increase compared to the same week last year.
Year-to-date, Broadway has grossed over $1.37 billion, marking an 18% increase over the previous season's figures.
Despite a generally slow winter season, 'Othello' led the top five grossing shows, which included 'Hamilton', 'The Lion King', and 'The Outsiders'.
Both 'Othello' and 'Wicked' are part of the 'Million Dollar Club', where several productions earned over $1 million.
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