Biden lands coveted 'Othello' Broadway ticket in first major outing since leaving office

Attendees of the opening night of "Othello" on Broadway were given "ocular proof" of the first public outing of former President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, since leaving the White House in January.  

The couple were seen in New York City on Sunday night, to watch the modern spin on William Shakespeare's tragedy that was written in the early 1600s. 

The Broadway rendition of the play stars Tony and Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington as Othello, "the noble Moor of Venice and commanding warrior-general," its website states. Tony and Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal "portrays Iago, the ambitious lieutenant and masterful manipulator." It is directed by Kenny Leon, and will only be on Broadway for 15 weeks. 

Joe Biden has reportedly spoken to Democratic Party leaders and donors in a maneuver to regain influence and help oppose the Trump administration, according to a new report. However, his overtures at helping lead his party have been met with disdain from some Democrats.

Fox News Digital's Jeffrey Clark contributed to this report.