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During his recent appearance at the Entertainment Community Fund Gala, Denzel Washington, star of the revival of Othello, addressed the significant ticket prices associated with the production. Acknowledging that some tickets have reached upwards of $900, Washington emphasized that there are also more accessible options available, with prices starting as low as $50 for certain tickets. He remarked, “People don’t talk about that,” highlighting the spectrum of ticket prices accessible to a wider audience.
In an effort to promote inclusivity, the production offers a limited number of $49 student tickets for each performance available at the Barrymore Theatre box office. Othello made headlines earlier this year by becoming the highest-grossing play in Broadway history, a record recently surpassed by another production, Good Night, and Good Luck.
Washington expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity to participate in this and other theater productions, stating, “I’ve been blessed beyond measure for a long time. I’m not bragging, but I’ve been a part of sold-out shows before. God has blessed me with a great ability, and I’m humbled by the reaction and the response that we’re getting.” His reflections on life and career choices also came to the forefront, as he shared his philosophy on the different phases of life and their impact on one’s work. “You learn the first part of your life, you earn the second part of your life, and you return in the third part of your life. I’m in the return phase of life. So I’m returning, I’m giving back to others…That’s what’s important to me,” he explained.
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Redwood
Nederlander Theatre (Broadway)
Idina Menzel returns to the Broadway stage in the production of Redwood. The narrative follows Jesse, who seemingly has it all—a thriving career and a loving family—until an unexpected event forces her to confront her life choices. As she journeys to the redwoods in Northern California, a fortuitous meeting and a decisive leap of faith lead her towards profound personal transformation.
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