Folger Theatre: William Shakespeare’s MACBETH February 28, 2008

Incited by the witches’ prophecy and his ambitious wife, Macbeth journeys into the heart of darkness in a quest for the throne. Menace and magic surround Shakespeare’s chilling Scottish tragedy. Conceived and directed by Teller and Aaron Posner. Magic designed by Teller (of Penn & Teller). With Ian Merrill Peakes as Macbeth and Kate Eastwood Norris as Lady Macbeth. February 28-April 6. Tickets start at $34, with previews (Feb. 28-March 1) starting at $25—202.544.7077 or www.folger.edu/theatre.

Previews: Thursday, February 28, 7:30pm; Friday, February 29, 8pm; Saturday, March 1, 8pm.

Regular Run: Wednesdays-Thursdays at 7:30pm; Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm; Sundays at 2pm & 7pm (No 2pm performance on Sunday, March 2); additional performance on Tuesday, April 1 at 7:30pm.

Official Website: http://www.folger.edu/theatre