Othello Broadway Revival Breaks Box Office Records Despite Tonys Snub

Denzel Washington's acclaimed performance in the Broadway revival of Othello was notably snubbed at the 2025 Tony Awards, with neither he nor co-star Jake Gyllenhaal receiving nominations despite the play's record-breaking success, including a historic $2.8 million weekly box office gross. Pauletta Washington, Denzel's wife, expressed her disappointment candidly, attributing the omission to narrow-minded decision-makers and suggesting that the production's high ticket prices, which reached up to $900, may have contributed to its exclusion from consideration. She also highlighted a recurring pattern of her family facing similar snubs in awards shows. The Tony Awards nominees for Best Leading Actor in a Play included George Clooney and Daniel Dae Kim, among others, while Denzel also missed out on an expected Oscar nomination for Gladiator II. Despite these setbacks, Denzel Washington remains humble and continues to focus on his craft, with supporters like co-producer Kandi Burruss expressing pride in the production regardless of the snub. The situation has sparked widespread discussion about the Tony Awards' selection process and its responsiveness to commercially successful yet potentially controversial productions.