Denzel Washington addressed concerns over high ticket prices for his Broadway show 'Othello' during an interview. While some seats are priced over $900, he pointed out the availability of $49 student rush tickets. Despite the astronomical prices, the production saw significant success, grossing over $2.8 million, making it the highest-grossing Broadway play until recently. Washington expressed gratitude for his career and emphasized the importance of using his celebrity status to benefit others, signifying his commitment to service in this later stage of his life.
"I'm in the service business. You know, you learn the first part of your life, you earn the second part of your life and you return in the third part of your life. I'm in the return phase of life."
"I've been blessed beyond measure for a long time... I'm humbled by the reaction and the response that we're getting, and I'm humbled by the opportunity to share with celebrity...."
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