“Something wicked this way comes …” to Steinmetz Hall as Opera Orlando presents its first MainStage production of the 2024-25 Destiny + Desire season, Giuseppe Verdi’s Macbeth, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. and October 27 at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, and the Opera is providing a variety of opportunities to get to know more about this original production — set in a treacherous and fantastical world of power, ambition, and corruption — and its phenomenal cast, headlined by Metropolitan Opera baritone Norman Garrett in the title role, stunning soprano Mary-Hollis Hundley as Lady Macbeth, and impressive bass-baritone Ben Wager as Banquo.
“Macbeth is one of Verdi’s early successes, and it truly does Shakespeare proud in its character study and brutal, supernatural storytelling. It is the perfect opera for Halloween, and we have a lot of events to get everyone into the spooky season mood,” states artistic director Grant Preisser. “Our More of the MainStage event series for Macbeth has something enticing for everyone. From educational lectures to happy hours with the cast and creative team, opera newcomers and opera aficionados alike have a lot to look forward to this October, all culminating with Macbeth on the MainStage of Steinmetz Hall.”
MACBETH MORE OF THE MAINSTAGE EVENTS:
SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES
Tuesday | October 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Mary Palmer Rehearsal Hall at Plaza Live
425 N Bumby Avenue | Orlando, FL 32803
$49 per person | RSVP required
purchase tickets HERE
Opera Orlando and Orlando Shakes combine forces to promote their artistic endeavors around one incredible title — Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Join hosts Gabriel Preisser, general director of Opera Orlando, and Jim Helsinger, artistic director of Orlando Shakes, as they discuss the play and opera with performances of arias, monologues, scenes, and duets performed by singers and actors from both companies. A reception including food and drink follows the performance.
MASTERCLASS WITH THE MAESTRO
Friday | October 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Broadway United Methodist Church
406 E Amelia Street | Orlando, FL 32803
FREE EVENT | RSVP required
RSVP HERE
Conductor Mark Sforzini makes his Company debut conducting the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra for Macbeth. Get to know maestro Sforzini as he discusses the upcoming production and hosts a masterclass where he works one-on-one with members of the Studio Artists program who will also be featured on the MainStage.
SHOP TOUR
Tuesday | October 15 at 10:30 a.m.
Opera Orlando Scene Shop
4560 LB McLeod Road | Orlando, FL 32811
FREE EVENT | RSVP required
RSVP HERE
Get an exclusive sneak peek of Macbeth as it comes to life in the Opera’s workshops. Be the first to see the original sets and costumes for this all-new production.
WHY SHAKESPEARE? panel discussion in partnership with UCF Burnett Honors College
Wednesday | October 16 at 12 p.m.
UCF Campus
4000 Central Florida Boulevard | Orlando, FL 32816
FREE EVENT | RSVP required
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Explore the timeless relevance of William Shakespeare whose works continue to inspire modern productions, including the Opera’s MainStage production of Macbeth. Jim Helsinger, artistic director of Orlando Shakes, stage director Matt Haney, and baritone Norman Garrett will be joined by UCF faculty to discuss the challenges and joys of interpreting Shakespeare on stage, and why Shakespeare continues to resonate with audiences of all ages.
DOUBLE, DOUBLE, TOIL + TROUBLE
OX: OPERAEXPERIENCE
Wednesday | October 16 at 5 p.m.
Cocktails + Screams
39 W Pine Street | Orlando, FL 32801
$35 per person | RSVP required
RSVP HERE
Join fellow opera enthusiasts and newcomers for a spooktacular evening at Cocktails and Screams, one of downtown Orlando's top Halloween haunts. Mingle with featured artists, enjoy wickedly delicious bites, sip on a signature cocktail, and get an exclusive sneak peek of Macbeth. Don’t miss this thrilling night of opera and eerie fun.
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OPERA ON THE MAINSTAGE
Macbeth | music by Giuseppe Verdi and libretto by Francesco Maria Piave
sung in Italian with English and Spanish supertitles
Friday | October 25, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday | October 27, 2024 at 2 p.m.
Consumed by the promise of political power and propelled by his ambitious wife, Macbeth, sung by international baritone Norman Garrett, gets caught in a murderous web to claim the throne. A powerful and emotional work, Macbeth is the opera Verdi himself declared to be “unlike any other!” There is no love story here, just a darkly riveting scramble to grab power at any cost. This all-new production will be led by maestro Mark Sforzini conducting the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and stage director Matt Haney.
age advisory: PG-13
Estimated run time is two hours and 45 minutes with one intermission. A pre-show talk, free for all ticket holders, will be held on stage 50 minutes prior to each performance.
Individual tickets for Macbeth start at just $49 and are on sale now through the Dr. Phillips Center’s Bill & Mary Darden Box Office (445 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando), online at www.DrPhillipsCenter.org, or by calling (407) 358-6603.
See YOU at the Opera!
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About Opera Orlando: Celebrating, expanding, and sharing the world’s greatest art form, the 2024-25 season will mark Opera Orlando’s ninth season producing high-quality operatic entertainment and educational programs that engage Central Florida audiences.
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Gabriel Preisser General Director
- October 07, 2024
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