Othello

Tragedy - Revival

Ethel Barrymore Theatre

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  • Opening Date: September 27, 1935
  • Closing Date: October 1, 1935
  • Previews: 0
  • Performances: 11

Playwright: William Shakespeare

  • Playbill Covers (1)

    • Playbill Cover - Othello
 

Synopsis

Othello, a Moor who has become a general in the Venetian army, sees his happy marriage to the beautiful Desdemona destroyed when his seemingly trustworthy ensign, Iago, suggests to him that she may be unfaithful, in William Shakespeare's tragedy of revenge, jealousy and intrigue.

 

Opening Night Cast

Kenneth MacKenna Iago
Philip Merivale Othello
Roland Bottomley Roderigo
Betty Bourjaily Bianca
Edward Broadley Sailor
Alexandra Carlisle Emilia
Hannam Clark Gratiano
Gladys Cooper Desdemona
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Opening Night Production Credits

William Shakespeare William Shakespeare Writer
  Henry Herbert Staging
  P. Dodd Ackerman Scenic Design
  C. B. Falls Costume Design
  Crosby Gaige Producer
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Shows That Opened That Season: 1935 - 1936

 
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