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Austin Shakespeare’s Artistic Director Ann Ciccolella offers an updated take on one of Shakespeare’s über-bummer tragedies, Macbeth, with pretty solid results mixed in with a little bit of Huh? Marc Pouhe as Macbeth gives a strong performance and is mighty easy on the eyes. Sharron Bower as Lady Macbeth is wonderful—cognitive dissonance personified with an utterly evil soul wrapped in the façade of loveliness.

Austin Shakespeare's current production of Macbeth offers a contemporary version of the work, framed by a global perspective. The cast is packed with ringers, including stellar Marc Pouhé in the title role and multi-talented Sharron Bower as Lady Macbeth. The design team is nothing to sneeze at either, with Michael McKelvey's original music; Michelle Ney's set and costumes; and Jason Amato's lighting design. Phew! That's a cauldron-load of talent.