Macbeth

Music by Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave and Andrea Maffei
Premiered March 14, 1847, Teatro della Pergola, Florence, Italy

Who shapes the truth—and what happens when the stories we tell take on a life of their own? Verdi’s Macbeth explores a world where whispers become prophecy, rumor becomes reality, and power is fueled not just by ambition, but by the voices that surround it. In a sweeping production set in 11th-century Scotland, this Macbeth invites us to consider our own role in the rise and fall of leaders: how we spread stories, twist them, believe them, and help create the very forces that undo us. Verdi’s electrifying score heightens every turn, capturing both the human vulnerability and terrifying momentum of a world driven by fear, desire, and the stories we choose to amplify.

November 7, 10, 13, 15 | 2026

The Ellie Caulkins Opera House at Denver Performing Arts Complex
Performed in Italian with English and Spanish captions.

Estimated Length: To be announced

*Join us one hour prior to each performance at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House for a free and insightful pre-performance lecture.

Cast and Creative Team to be announced.