Verdi’s Macbeth at OWR this fall

Staff report

Opera Western Reserve will present Verdi’s “Macbeth” on Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Based on the famous Shakespearean tragedy, Verdi’s “Macbeth” follows the rise to power of an increasingly paranoid Scottish general and the bloody prophecies steering his fate.

After receiving glimpses of the future, Macbeth embarks on a murderous path to the throne, urged on by his wife’s unscrupulous ambition.

Losing himself to delusion and paranoia, Macbeth struggles to escape his destiny.

This version of “Macbeth” stars Michael Young, who has performed with OWR as Belcore in “Elixir of Love” in 2015, Enrico in “Lucia di Lammermoor” in 2017, and most recently, as part of OWR’s Spring Cabaret Tribute Show.

English translations will be projected above the stage to assist guests in following the story, as the opera will be sung in Italian.

A four-course dinner will precede the performance.

The meal will start with smoked salmon crostini, a salad featuring mandarin oranges, pomegranate, and roasted beets, with white balsamic vinaigrette.

The main entr e will be grilled lamb chop paired with seared sea scallops, with Parmesan potato parsnip puree and honey glazed winter root vegetables.

For dessert, a chocolate torte drizzled with white chocolate and raspberry will be offered, as well as coffee and beverages.

Each meal ticket is $60 and does not include the admission price ($25-$75) to the performance of Macbeth. Dinner reservations must be made by Nov. 12.

Tickets are now available through the Florence and Ward Beecher Box Office at Stambaugh Auditorium.

The box office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 330-259-0555 for questions. Tickets can also be purchased online at stambaughauditorium.com.