Love is blind, he wrote. And can anything really vanish into thin air as he so vividly claimed? He first used those phrases and others including break the ice; foul play; what's done is done; come what may; too much of a good thing; the jaws of death and brave new world. All were introduced to everyday language by William Shakespeare, who continues to influence the English language today.
Still considered the best playwright of all time, he sent three witches to prophecy to a proud warrior that he would be king of Scotland - but will it be through his own actions or the decisions of others? A violent and intense tale of controlling ambition and scruples ignored, The Tragedy of Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's most famous and admired works filled with unforgettable speeches, scenes, and characters.
That tragedy which has audiences confronted by those same three vile witches and hungry warlords, can be experienced at the Michigan Shakespeare Festival at the Village Theatre at Cherry Hill where the official Shakespeare Festival of the State of Michigan will present two Shakespeare works this season.
The upcoming performance of The Tragedy of Macbeth features Michigan Shakespeare Festival Artistic Associate David Blixt as Macbeth under the direction of Artistic Director Janice L Blixt.
The Michigan Shakespeare Festival is a nonprofit professional theatre which has entertained more than 85,000 patrons since it began in 1995. Originally named the Jackson Shakespeare Festival, it began as an outdoor summer event.
In 2003, the growing reputation as a regional classical theatre led then Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the Michigan Senate to designate the organization "The Official Shakespeare Festival of the State of Michigan."
Now entering the 2023 season, the festival has grown from one weekend to a six-week season during July and August.
Performances are planned from July 18 through Aug. 19. The Village Theatre at Cherry Hill is located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road in Canton. For more information, call (734) 394-5300. In addition to Macbeth, there will be performances of Pericles, Prince of Tyre and one non-Shakespearean classical piece - Georges Feydeau's "A Flea in Her Ear."
Tickets for each of the shows can be purchased online at https://www.michiganshakespearefestival.com or through The Village Theater at Cherry Hill Box Office by calling (734)395-5300.
