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. more ›

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. more ›