The real history behind the tragedy
A bloody plot of ambition and witches
The theatrical curse of the Scottish play
Macbeth on the global screen and stage
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Master of The curse and craft of Macbeth
schopenhauer A centuries-old theatrical superstition forbids speaking the name of Shakespeare's Macbeth.
schopenhauer The Scottish Play Curse
Walk on out, spin around, spit the curse away!
schopenhauer The theatrical origins of the magic of Shakespeare's three weird sisters
schopenhauer Colorful sections display Macbeth character profiles, a quick synopsis, and pop culture trivia
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The forbidden word: To avoid saying the play's name, actors traditionally refer to Macbeth as 'The Scottish Play' or 'The Comedy of Glamis'.
A solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something. This curse allegedly began during a 1606 performance when the actor playing Lady Macbeth died.
Why do some superstitious people believe Shakespeare's Macbeth was cursed by real witches?
Which ritual must an actor perform if they accidentally say 'Macbeth' inside a theater?
In which year did the deadly Astor Place Riot occur in New York over competing Macbeth performances?
What euphemism do theater actors use to avoid saying the title Macbeth inside a theater?
According to legend, what disaster occurred during the very first performance of Macbeth in 1606?
What was the nickname of Orson Welles's famous 1936 Federal Theatre Project production of Macbeth?