July 18, 2024 – November 23, 2024
“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.” – ACt 4, SCene 1
Step into an ominous world of witches, warfare, murder, and madness this season at the Blackfriars Playhouse with Shakespeare’s Macbeth, a relentless examination of the darkest depths of the human condition. This twisted tale begins with a supernatural prophecy that sets in motion a bloody course of events for Macbeth and his Lady as they descend into treachery and turmoil. Fueled by their own ambition and encouraged by haunting visitations from three otherworldly figures, the Macbeths cling desperately to their ill-gotten throne, and their sanity, as battle looms and they must face the tragic consequences of their tyranny and betrayal.
Secure your tickets now for this unflinching portrayal of ambition’s destructive path, directed by José Zayas–a gripping experience that will leave you haunted by the gruesome echoes of Macbeth’s undoing.
“Director José Zayas has created a Macbeth for our moment at the American Shakespeare Center, and for all its spectacle and poetry, its heart is as gritty and grimy as a tale of regicide, and ghostly revenge, can be.” – Andrew Walker White, DC Theater Arts
Run time: 2 hours, including one 15-minute intermission
Age requirement: 7 and up (read full policies here)
Read more about our Staging Conditions and Casting Practices here.
