Macbeth

Filmed 17th October 2026

Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. Following past triumphs in many of Verdi’s signature baritone roles, Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish king haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent to the throne, opposite Lise Davidsen—the world’s reigning dramatic soprano—as the power-mad Lady Macbeth, whose ruinous ambition damns them both. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium for a penetrating production by Louisa Proske, a brilliant young director making waves around the world. Rounding out the all-star cast are tenor Freddie De Tommaso as the heroic Macduff and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as Macbeth’s friend-turned-victim Banquo. This production is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to cinemas across the globe. 

Cast:   
Macbeth QUINN KELSEY 
Lady Macbeth LISE DAVIDSEN 
Macduff FREDDIE DE TOMMASO 
Banquo RYAN SPEEDO GREEN 

Creatives:  
Music GIUSEPPE VERDI 
Conductor YANNICK NÉZET-SÉGUIN 
Director LOUISA PROSKE 
Set Designer JON BAUSOR 
Costume Designer MONTANA LEVI BLANCO 
Lighting Designer ADAM SILVERMAN 
Choreographer JORRELL LAWYER-JEFFERSON 
Fight Director RAN ARTHUR BRAUN 

Part of The Royal Ballet & Opera Cinema Season 2026/27