"Othello," starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, has recouped its entire investment after nine weeks on Broadway. Capitalized for up to $9 million, the show is now the highest-grossing play revival in history.

While George Clooney received an acting nod for 'Good Night, and Good Luck,' the play, which he co-wrote wasn't nominated for best play.

Washington is starring as the title character in the Shakespearean tragedy alongside Jake Gyllenhaal, who plays Iago. The show sold over $2.8 million in tickets during its first full week of previews at the Barrymore Theater last month, becoming the highest-grossing Broadway play at the time.