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Shakespeare’s chilling Scottish tragedy is realized by Emmy-winning magician Teller (of Penn & Teller) and Helen Hayes Award-winning director Aaron Posner as a startling, supernatural show brimming with magic, mayhem, and madness.

Full performance

Watch the full performance (in two parts) on YouTube.

Part 1 | 1 hour, 9 minutes (ends with Act 3, Scene 4)

Part 2 | 54 minutes (begins with Act 3, Scene 6)

Special features

These eight special features include interviews with the cast and creative team.

Preview: Capturing Macbeth

Directing Macbeth | Hear from directors Aaron Posner and Teller.



Mr. and Mrs. Macbeth | What motivates these complex characters?



Acting Macbeth | How did the actors prepare for their roles?



Comedy in Macbeth | How is the tension in the play relieved by humor?



Blood Will Have Blood | Take a behind-the-scenes look at how stage blood is used to create a “horror show” atmosphere.



The Weird Sisters | Explore the directors’ unique choices in how to portray these extraordinary characters.



Stage Combat | See how the fight director coaches actors for a unique fighting style and believable battle sequences.

Thank you to the Teaching Shakespeare Institute teachers who provided suggestions for these special features.