Biden Lands Coveted 'Othello' Broadway Ticket in First Major Outing Since Leaving Office

Former President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, stepped into the spotlight for their first public outing since leaving the White House, choosing none other than the opening night of "Othello" on Broadway as the occasion. The couple was spotted in New York City on Sunday night, attending the modern reimagining of Shakespeare's classic tragedy.

Biden, 82, greeted cameras with a wave as he exited his motorcade outside the Barrymore Theatre in Midtown Manhattan. Dr. Biden marked the evening with an Instagram post captioned "Date night!" showing the couple in elegant attire—Joe in a tuxedo and Jill dazzling in a sparkly light blue dress. Her story included a photo of them inside the theater and a group shot with the enthusiastic words: "#Othello Riveting … Brilliant … BRAVO!"

The Broadway production features cinematic heavyweights Denzel Washington as Othello and Jake Gyllenhaal as Iago, with direction by Kenny Leon. The play promises a limited 15-week run, making tickets a hot commodity—selling for up to $921, according to the New York Times. Unsurprisingly, the show is smashing box office records.

And just in case you were curious, the drama runs for two hours and 35 minutes, including one intermission. For those who can’t splurge, there's an online lottery offering tickets for $49. Talk about a night of high art and high prices!

Meanwhile, Biden isn’t just about theater nights and tuxedos. Reports suggest he’s been chatting with Democratic Party leaders and donors to reassert his influence and oppose the Trump administration. While some Democrats are skeptical, others remain loyal to the former president, according to party fundraiser Alan Kessler, who noted, "There are plenty of people who still love Joe Biden."

Whether it's Broadway or politics, one thing's clear—Joe Biden isn’t staying behind the curtain.