A heart-stopping duel makes ‘Macbeth’ a thriller at American Shakespeare Center by Andrew Walker White

Nothing warms the heart like a brilliantly executed crossing of swords.

Tragedy of Macbeth , Starring Denzel Washington & Frances McDormand, to Open New York Film Festival by Lindsey Sullivan

After being on hiatus due to COVID-19, the starry new screen adaptation of Macbeth will have its world premiere this fall. Variety reports that Joel Coen's film based on Shakespeare's play…

THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH to Have World Premiere at the 59th New York Film Festival

Film at Lincoln Center has announced that Joel Coen's The Tragedy of Macbeth will open the 59th New York Film Festival, making its World Premiere at Alice Tully Hall on September 24.

Something wicked this way comes: the Lord Chamberlain’s Men on tour – photo essay by Chris Wiegand Photography and Interviews By David Levene

The outdoor theatre company will cover more than 12,000 miles this summer, visiting more than 60 venues. Guardian photographer David Levene joined the Macbeth road trip The Covid-19 pandemic…

Theatre in the Forest outdoor venue to open at Sutton Hoo by Chris Wiegand

Red Rose Chain will present Macbeth at the pop-up playhouse on the site of the greatest British archaeological discovery of the 20th century A new outdoor theatre is to open next summer at S…

Schmigadoon! review – a one-note musical … and even that falls too flat by Lucy Mangan

It has a stellar cast including Keegan-Michael Key, Cecily Strong, Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming. But sadly, Apple TV+’s Brigadoon parody is lacking in every other way What would you…

‘The show is definitely best enjoyed with a drink in hand’: SH!TFACED SHAKESPEARE – Leicester Square Theatre by Ian Foster

The chaotic Sh!tFaced Shakespeare makes a tipsy Macbeth intermittently entertaining at the Leicester Square Theatre.

‘Sleep No More’ Welcoming Back Audiences in October (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

“Sleep No More,” the groundbreaking and immersive reimagining of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” will resume performances this fall, becoming the latest show to announce its return after …

Review: Shit-Faced Shakespeare, Leicester Square Theatre by Andrew Houghton

Review: Shit-Faced Shakespeare, Leicester Square Theatre 4.0Overall Score Shit-Faced Shakespeare: Macbeth is the newest incarnation of the globally successful series from Magnificent Bastard…

VIDEO: Creators & Cast of MOMS: THE MUSICAL Talk Upcoming Workshop, Motherhood in the Theatre & More

BroadwayWorld spoke with Moms: The Musical creator Kelly Surette, director Victoria Rae Sook, and stars Sydney Wesson, Leah Platt, Jenna Leavitt, Annie Raczko, Lucy Bobbin, and Jessie M…

‘Tense & suitably disturbing affair’: THE MACBETHS – Citizens Theatre, Glasgow ★★★★ (Online review) by Thom Dibdin

The Macbeths, the Citizens’ concentrated revision of Macbeth, supplies a charge that is so often missing in versions of the play.

The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch June 25-27 by Talaura Harms

A live-action graphic novel version of Macbeth, a ghost story from Irish Rep, a Pride spectacular, and more online offerings this weekend.

Call Answered: Jacques Chevelle: Side Hustle on Nickelodeon, Actor, Television, Musical Theatre by Adam Rothenberg

Jacques Chevelle is a rising actor who is currently starring on Nickelodeon’s Side Hustle. I’m so excited to be talking with Jacques about this hilarious new comedy as well as theatre, m…

Pre-Broadway Dates Set for 1776, Idina Menzel to Star in Wild & More A.R.T. Season Updates by Caitlin Moynihan

American Repertory Theater has announced updates for its 2021-2022 season. The previously announced pre-Broadway run of 1776, co-directed by Diane Paulus and Jeffrey L. Page, will play at th…

Pre-Broadway 1776; Idina Menzel in Wild; Whitney White's Macbeth in Stride Set for A.R.

American Repertory Theater has announced its 2021-22 productions.

A.R.T.'s New Season Will Feature Idina Menzel in Wild in Concert Plus Premieres of Macbeth in Stride and Ocean Filibuster by Andrew Gans

The long-awaited revival of 1776, directed by Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus, will also debut at the Massachusetts venue.

Starry ‘Macbeth’ to Open in London this Fall by Matthew Wexler

Saoirse Ronan and James McArdle star as the conniving Scottish royals in Yaël Farber's new production. The post Starry ‘Macbeth’ to Open in London this Fall appeared first on The Broadw…

NEWS: Saoirse Ronan makes her UK stage debut in new Almeida Theatre season by Press Releases

The Almeida Theatre has announced a new season for 2021. Highlights include: The Tragedy of Macbeth, directed by Yaël Farber, featuring Olivier-nominated James McArdle and four-time Academ…

Saoirse Ronan and James McArdle to Star in Macbeth at London's Almeida Theatre by Beth Stevens

Four-time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan is set to make her U.K stage debut opposite James McArdle in Macbeth at London’s Almeida Theatre. The company announced its new season of shows, which…

James McArdle and Saoirse Ronan Will Star in Macbeth at London's Almeida by Ryan McPhee

The theatre's upcoming season will also include a new production of Spring Awakening and the world premiere of Yomi Ṣode's and breathe...

James McArdle and Saoirse Ronan to Star in New Production of Macbeth in London

The Shakespeare play will be directed by Yaël Farber.

Saoirse Ronan Will Make Her UK Stage Debut in Almeida Theatre's THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH

Saoirse Ronan will make her UK stage debut in The Tragedy of Macbeth, playing at the Almeida Theatre in London this Fall. Four-time Academy Award-nominated Ronan makes her UK stage debut as …

Macbeth: Saoirse Ronan to star as Lady MacBeth in feminist Shakespeare production at the Almeida by Isobel Lewis

Production marks Irish actor’s UK stage debut

Saoirse Ronan to make UK stage debut in feminist Macbeth by Chris Wiegand

Four-time Oscar nominee reunited with James McArdle in the Almeida theatre’s staging of the Shakespeare tragedy The four-time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan is to make her UK stage debut as L…

Melbourne Opera to stage Verdi’s Macbeth at Her Majesty’s Theatre this May

In the News: Anna Deavere Smith, Chita Rivera, and Donna McKechnie Set for CSC's Classic Conversations, More by Talaura Harms

Plus, the new Macbeth film starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand gets a distribution deal.

Audience Choice Nights - Tragedy Winner by Stratford Festival

We asked you to help us choose between 3 Tragedies in our film library for our Live Viewing Party on Thursdays. It was a close run, but you've made up your mind! By popular demand, this week…

LIVE VIEWING PARTY: Macbeth (2016) ft. Ian Lake by Stratford Festival

Welcome to the Stratford Festival’s Live Viewing Party featuring the film of our 2016 production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth! Directed by Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino and featuri…

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Announces Dates and Casting for Summer Season

In addition to two live in-person stage shows, the festival will offer an audio production of Macbeth.

People You Should Know . . . Leah Barker by Zack Calhoon

Leah Barker's plays have been developed or performed by Hartford Stage, Troy Foundry Theatre, Capital Repertory Theatre, Dixon Place, Spark Creative Works, Mount St. Mary's University, and E…

Pandemic Diary April 2021: Rabies, Vendettas, Murders by Nicole Serratore

  I celebrated reaching “immunity” by taking the subway for the first time in 395 days.  I also ate a muffin outside unmasked.  It is a slow road for me back to public interaction. …