News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

Broadway Video Database

Broadway Video Database


Narrow By: Stage to Screen | Screen to Stage | Concerts | Documentaries | Theatre Movies
O Video

O on Video - 2008

Buy O on Amazon

When you compare O to William Shakespeare's Othello, you'll realize just how well this modern adaptation really works. Shakespeare's tragedy transfers nicely to the film's contemporary private school setting, where Othello is now Odin (Mekhi Phifer), star of the basketball team and the school's only African American student. Desdemona is Desi (Julia Stiles), the dean's daughter and Odin's girlfriend, and Iago is Hugo (Josh Hartnett), the coach's steroid-shooting son, who jealously plants seeds of doubt that fester in Odin's mind, leading them all to a tragically violent fate. As directed by Tim Blake Nelson (who played the dimwit Delmar in O Brother, Where Art Thou?), this is a clever and serious interpretation of Shakespeare that, sadly, was shelved for two years when its distributor balked at potential comparisons to the Columbine massacre. Such fears were pointless; this well-acted film delivers an anti-violence message that younger viewers will readily appreciate. (Source: Jeff Shannon for Amazon.com)

Available On:
Broadway on DVD

Starring:
Mekhi Phifer

Julia Stiles

Josh Hartnett

Andrew Keegan

Rain Phoenix

Studio: Lions Gate Films

Filmed: 2008 - Released: 2008

PURCHASE / MORE INFORMATION
Buy O on Amazon Broadway on Netflix Broadway Video Listings Broadway on IMDB

Related Articles

Richard Tucker Music Foundation Announces 2024 Award Winner And Grant Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024

Discover the 2024 award winner and grant recipients announced by the Richard Tucker Music Foundation.

Bay Street Theater Announces Winners of Annual Suffolk Teen Writing Competition
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the winners of Writing The Wave: The 2024 New Works Creative Writing Competition, an annual creative writing contest open to all teens across Suffolk County as part of the 10th Annual Title Wave: The 2024 New Works Festival at Bay Street Theater.

HERE Announces 2024 Recipients Of $125K HARP Residencies
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024

HERE will welcome three new members of the HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP), one of the most robust residency programs in the country.

Carla Rippey Comparte Con Jóvenes De La Esmeralda La Importancia De Nuevas Tecnologías En El Proceso Creativo
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024

“Los humanos tenemos sentidos, algo que no tienen las máquinas”, consideró la artista visual Carla Rippey, quien participó en el ciclo Taller de Artista Invitado que realiza la Escuela Nacional de Pintura, Escultura y Grabado La Esmeralda, recinto educativo del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal) y la Subdirección General de Educación e Investigación Artísticas (Sgeia).  

El Museo Mural Diego Rivera Se Suma A La Feria De Museos Con El Taller De Mi Caos A La Memoria
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024

Con el taller De mi caos a la memoria, el Museo Mural Diego Rivera (MMDR), del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal), participará en la Feria de Museos, organizada en el contexto del Día Internacional de los Museos, donde se presentarán, este 18 de mayo, de 12:00 a 16:00 h, en el Patio Principal del Palacio de Minería.

Karl O'Brian Williams, Miranda Melhado & More to Star in MCBEE at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024

Join Karl O'Brian Williams, Miranda Melhado, and Emilio Evans in the American premiere of Alwin Bully's Caribbean drama, McBEE.

Exclusive Photos: First Look At Desi Oakley & More in WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - May 10, 2024

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at Ogunquit Playhouse's first production of their 2024 season, Waitress. Check out the cast in action!

IG LIVE! Hablamos con Rafael Sánchez, director de LA LLAMADA en Nueva York
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - May 10, 2024

El próximo viernes 17 de mayo a las 17:00h hora española tendrá lugar en nuestra cuenta de Instagramuna entrevista intercontinental con Rafael Sánchez, director de LA LLAMADA en Nueva York, que nos contará todos los secretos de la producción de Repertorio Español del célebre musical de Javier Ambrossi y Javier Calvo.

Video: Apple TV+ Shares Sneak Peek from Upcoming Episode of LOOT
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the newest episode of the critically acclaimed comedy “Loot.” Starring and executive produced by multi-Emmy Award winner Maya Rudolph, the eighth episode of the second season debuts Wednesday May 16, followed by one new episode weekly, every Wednesday through May 29 on Apple TV+. Watch the sneak peek!

Liberation Theatre Company Selects Four Early Career Playwrights For 24-25 Writing Residency Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024

Harlem's Liberation Theatre Company has chosen four emerging playwrights for their 2024-2025 Writing Residency Program. Learn more about the program!

Review: PARLAK FIKIRLER (BRIGHT IDEAS) at SES 1885
by Onur Alec Kadioglu - May 10, 2024

Don’t miss 'Parlak Fikirler' at multiple stages—a chilling look at the extremes parents will go for their child’s future. A modern-day Macbeth meets preschool panic! #Theatre #BrightIdeas

Olivia O'Brien Releases New Single 'Glimpse of Me' Ahead of Forthcoming EP
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Olivia O’Brien releases “glimpse of me,” the second single from her highly anticipated forthcoming EP Love & Limerence due June 21. In addition, she also has announced an EP release show in NYC on June 20 at The Racket. Ahead of the show in June, Olivia will perform an intimate sold-out Sofar Sounds show in NYC on May 18. Listen to the new single now!

A STRANGE LOOP & More Lead Los Angeles's Summer 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - May 10, 2024

Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2024 include A Strange Loop, Jersey Boys, and more.

Barry Bostwick to Host THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at Kings Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024

The Rocky Horror Picture Show will come to life at Kings Theatre on Halloween this year as part of its 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour. Actor Barry Bostwick will host this live interactive musical comedy experience. This stop on the tour is one of over 40 stops in cities across the country where the cult classic will be brought back to life as The Shadow Cast hilariously acts out the movie on stage while the movie plays on screen.

THE SUMMER I ROBBED A BANK is Coming to The Everyman This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024

THE SUMMER I ROBBED A BANK is coming to The Everyman this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: APPROPRIATE's Sarah Paulson Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - May 10, 2024

Sarah Paulson, currently appearing in Appropriate on Broadway, was honored with her portrait at Sardi's recently. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling and you can check out photos here!

Jason Donovan Will Reprise Role as 'Frank 'n' Furter' in the West End and UK Tour of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

Singing superstar Jason Donovan joins the cast of Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical the Rocky Horror Show, to star as Frank ‘n’ Furter in the 2024/2025 UK tour.

Full Cast Set For the UK Première of Dominique Morisseau's SKELETON CREW
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

The Donmar Warehouse has announced the full cast for Dominique Morisseau's Skeleton Crew – the final production in Michael Longhurst's tenure as Artistic Director. Olivier Award-winner Matthew Xia directs Tobi Bamtefa, Branden Cook, Pamela Nomvete, and Racheal Ofori.

Falkirk Communities Commemorate Pandemic Experience With Live Screenprinting Event At Callendar Park
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

Remembering Together is a national project that seeks to give each of Scotland's 32 local authorities the chance to reflect their unique experience of the Covid-19 pandemic with the help of commissioned artists and creative organisations.

THE ABNORMAL HEART Comes to Hollywood Fringe in June
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

The Abnormal Heart, a new solo comedy show, has been announced as part of the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

PARTENOPE Comes to San Francisco Opera This June
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

San Francisco Opera’s 2024 Summer Season will continue June 15 with George Frideric Handel’s Partenope in director Christopher Alden’s award-winning production.

TOTALLY TINA llega al Teatro EDP Gran Via
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - May 10, 2024

El próximo 19 de junio llega al Teatro EDP Gran Via el espectáculo TOTALLY TINA, en el que la vocalista Justine Riddoch encarnará a la leyenda Tina Turner en un concierto lleno de sus gandes éxitos.

INTERVIEWS: Hablamos con el diseñador de vestuario Emilio Sosa
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - May 10, 2024

El diseñador de shows como SWEENEY TODD, ON YOUR FEET o LADY DAY es además el presidente de la American Theatre Wing.

Photos: Prospect Theater Company Presents THE HELLO GIRLS
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2024

Prospect Theater Company have released photos from their special sold out concerts of their hit musical The Hello Girls, per-formed in the Terrace Theater at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (2700 F Street, NW) in Washington, DC.

SPIRIT STRONGER THAN BLOOD Celebration Of Avant-Klezmer Artist Frank London At Roulette This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2024

Composer/trumpeter Frank London presents SPIRIT STRONGER THAN BLOOD, a career retrospective concert at Brooklyn's Roulette on June 3, 2024 at 8pm.

Back... | Browse CDs/Books/DVDs

Videos


TICKET CENTRAL

Recommended For You