Macbeth

*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only.

A chilling tale of ambition  

When three witches utter a surprising incantation — “All hail Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter” — a soldier and nobleman’s course is forever altered. Macbeth and his ambitious wife seek to kill King Duncan and usurp the throne. The pair is successful, but their satisfaction is fleeting, and the two embark on a perilous path of destruction. Macbeth is soon haunted by the bloodstained ghost of a former enemy, and the crown grows heavy with the weight of his insecurity and paranoia. Shakespeare’s thrilling story of treachery and ambition explores the relationship between power and corruption, revealing the villainy that can emerge when power is sought.  

Three things to know 

• Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s shortest and quickest tragedies, consisting of just over 2,000 lines. 
• The Guthrie has produced (or co-produced) Macbeth in five past seasons, most recently in our 2014–2015 Season with The Acting Company. 
• The play is often referred to as “The Scottish Play” because of the superstitious legend that saying the word “Macbeth” in a theater invokes a curse. 

Content Warnings/Age Recommendations  

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Themes

Macbeth’s entire life changes after hearing a prediction from three mysterious people. Had he not heard that prediction, or if he had not been influenced by it, his life as well as countless others’ would have been better. What are modern examples of someone’s words influencing other people?

Accessibility

Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!

Transportation

If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.

Childcare

Childcare is available for this performance. Please let us know if you need childcare when you make your reservation.

Additional Media

Here’s a quick look backstage at the cast at their first table read: