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Black Stars Who Showed Up For Denzel's Opening Night of "Othello" on Broadway

Black Stars Who Showed Up For Denzel's Opening Night of "Othello" on Broadway

Angela Bassett, Colman Domingo and Spike Lee were just a few of the A-listers who showed up to support Denzel Washington's latest Broadway role.

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New York City’s Barrymore Theatre was the place to be on March 23 for the opening night of “Othello” on Broadway. Actors Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal star in the revival of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy – the first in over 40 years.

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With headliners like that, it’s no wonder the stars turned out in full force on opening night. Actors Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, Samuel L. Jackson and Kandi Burruss (one of the show’s producers) are just a few of the stars who walked the red carpet. There was even a special appearance by former First Couple, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.

If you didn’t get a chance to catch the opening night performance, you still have time. “Othello” is set for a 15-week run through June 8. In the meantime, check out some of the Black stars who came to show Denzel some love.

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Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

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Actor Denzel Washington plays the title character in the Broadway reboot of Shakespeare’s “Othello.” Ahead of the show’s 15-week run, director Kenny Leon said Washington and his costar Jake Gyllenhaall were ready to meet the moment.

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“Denzel is an emperor. He’s an emperor of the American stage, of the world stage. He has met this role head on and Jake has met Denzel head on,” he told CBS News.

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Kandi Burruss

Kandi Burruss

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Kandi Burruss was one of the show’s producers, and she stunned in a Christian Siriano gown on opening night.

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Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

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Legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson turned out to support his friend and “Mo’ Better Blues co-star” Denzel Washington.

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Tamron Hall

Tamron Hall

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Excited to see the show, talk show host Tamron Hall took her followers on a ride to the famed Barrymore Theatre.

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Sherri Shepherd

Sherri Shepherd

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Actress, comedian and talk show host Sherri Shepherd

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Sunny Hostin

Sunny Hostin

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“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin.

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Devale & Khadeen Ellis

Devale & Khadeen Ellis

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“Tyler Perry’s Sistas” star Devale Ellis and his wife Khadeen Ellis are always red carpet ready.

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President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and Karine Jean-Pierre

President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and Karine Jean-Pierre

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The former White House Press Secretary is all smiles with former President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden.

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Spike Lee & Tonya Lewis Lee

Spike Lee & Tonya Lewis Lee

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Director Spike Lee and wife Tonya Lewis Lee

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Ariana DeBose

Ariana DeBose

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Academy Award-winning actress Ariana DeBose glows on the red carpet

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Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez

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Jennifer Lopez arrives on the red carpet with her 17-year-old Emme.

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Colman Domingo

Colman Domingo

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“Sing Sing” actor Colman Domingo

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Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

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Always stunning actress Angela Bassett

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Gayle King

Gayle King

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CBS Mornings’ host Gayle King

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“The Five Heartbeats” star, actor Leon

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