Denzel Washington’s Misguided “Othello” Falls Flat
The new production of Shakespeare’s “Othello” at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, starring Denzel Washington, has broken box office records despite its clumsy staging and lackluster direction. Director Kenny Leon’s decision to set the play in a near-future setting results in a dull and uninspired world that fails to engage the audience. Washington shines as the … Read more