Othello at Shakespeare Theatre Company
The Shakespeare Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare's *Othello*, directed by Simon Godwin and starring Wendell Pierce (known for *The Wire*, *Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan*, and *Elsbeth*) as the tragic Moor. In this towering tragedy about the power of words to kill, Venice is scandalized when its protector, Othello, elopes with a nobleman’s daughter, while his most trusted lieutenant, Iago (Ben Turner), seethes after being passed over for a promotion. Vengeful Iago speaks a word and contorts the world, transforming Othello’s faithful wife into an adulteress and upright men into beasts. Critics have called the production “sublime,” “superb,” and “a magnificent Wendell Pierce anchors a thoughtful, restrained *Othello*.” The production runs at Harman Hall from May 19 through June 28, 2026.
When: May 19 – June 28, 2026; Tuesday through Sunday performances with varying showtimes. All performances are currently sold out.
Showtimes: Saturday June 27 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm (sold out); Sunday June 28 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm (sold out). Additional showtimes throughout the run are not individually listed in the provided material but are indicated as sold out.
Tickets: Starting at $76; all performances listed as sold out as of the provided information.
Cast: Wendell Pierce as Othello, Ben Turner as Iago, Olivia Cygan as Desdemona, Melanie Field as Emilia, Lucas Iverson as Cassio, Daniel Velez as Roderigo, Joey Collins as Brabantio/Salarino (u/s Iago), Giovanna Drummond as Bianca, Derek Garza as Montano/Senator Romano, Todd Scofield as Duke of Venice, Jon Beal as Ensemble (u/s Montano/Senator Romano, u/s Cassio), C.J. Craig as Ensemble, Sofía Hernandez Morales as Ensemble, Claire Hilton as Ensemble (u/s Bianca, u/s Ensemble), Anna Marzullo as Ensemble, Vish Shukla as Ensemble (u/s Ensemble), Cole Sitilides as Ensemble (u/s Roderigo), James Whalen as Ensemble (u/s Duke of Venice, u/s Brabantio/Salarino), Em Whitworth as Ensemble (u/s Desdemona, u/s Emilia), and Craig Wallace as u/s Othello.
Artistic Team: Director Simon Godwin; Scenic & Co-Costume Designer Susan Hilferty; Co-Costume Designer Sarita P. Fellows; Lighting Designer Amith A. Chandrashaker; Sound Designer Christopher Shutt; Wig & Hair Designer Satellite Wigs, Inc.; Composer Shiloh Coke; Choreographer Jonathan Goddard; Voice and Text Coach Lisa Beley; Fight Choreographer Robb Hunter; Dramaturg Drew Lichtenberg; Dramaturgical Consultant Patricia Akhimie; Casting Danica Rodriguez; Assistant Director Everett Judd; Production Stage Manager Laura Smith; Assistant Stage Managers Delaney Clare Dunster, Lauren Pekel, and Leigh Robinette.
Run time: Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.
Ages: Not specified in the provided material.
Venue: Shakespeare Theatre Company at Harman Hall, located in Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C.
Note: All shows, artists, venues, and dates are subject to change. The production is currently sold out for all listed performances.