A tale of malice, matrimony and murder, MACBETH tells the story of one couple’s obsession with power—and their guilt after doing the unthinkable. For 15 weeks only, this thrilling new production will capture the passion and ferocity of Shakespeare’s most haunting text like never before.
Craig, a fine actor in the past, is a victim of all the directing detritus. Gold seems to have told 007 and company to act detached and indifferent in this oh-so-violent and propulsive of works. Kings and murderers sound like Iowans discussing soybeans. When the witches tell Mackers that he'll be promoted to Thane of Cawdor and then King of Scotland? Meh. 'Is this a dagger which I see before me?' Yawn. During 'Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow,' Craig channels Hank Hill and cracks open a Bud Lite.
Gold's production of 'Macbeth' is stripped-down and casual (with many actors playing multiple roles and a utilitarian scenic design), often effective (mostly due to the performances), and just as often bewildering. For instance, at the beginning, the witches are depicted cheerfully cooking. At the end, the cast comes together over soup and song. There is also a vaguely seventies design scheme, ad-libbing, and hard drinking. It's too bad Gold can't provide live audio commentary to explain what he is going for.
1870 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
2018 | West End |
Royal Shakespeare Company London Production West End |
2022 | Broadway |
Limited Engagement Broadway |
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Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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2022 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Ruth Negga |
2022 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design of a Play | Jane Cox |
2022 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | Ruth Negga |
2022 | Tony Awards | Best Sound Design of a Play | Mikaal Sulaiman |
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