William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy “Macbeth” finally turns into a musical!A new work produced by the Seoul Metropolitan Musical Theater(SMMT) in 2023!‘A gray and bleak stage evocative of a gladiatorial arena full of tension, stark lights highlighting fifteen firmly embedded swords and the nobly shining throne…As music starts, Macbeth and his soldiers rush to a battlefield with their daggers out.’ – from a scene of musical “Macbeth”1. Musical version of all-time classic “Macbeth”The profound classic turns into a stylish stage production added by modern touches. In the musical version of “Macbeth,” the three witches are replaced with apparitions and Lady Macbeth, who seduced Macbeth with enticing words in the original play, now appears as Macburney wielding a sword by herself.Through the adoption of the Greek tragedy and the narrative theatrical forms into the stage direction, the new version allows the audience to see the drama from a different perspective where a villain takes the lead and unabashedly discloses the human nature being swayed by greed and fear.II. Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” to be transformed into musical melodies Shakespeare’s poetic language woven on musical rhythms takes astonishingly fresh, varied looks in the music of musical “Macbeth.” And a variety of music including pop, waltz, march, anthem, and incantatory music as well as choral music adds multi-dimensional liveliness to the stage. The musical “Macbeth” will reveal frailty of human beings through the varied music of tumultuous emotions stirring in the midst of a death spiral resulting from burning desire. III. The best collaboration perfect for musical “Macbeth”!A bold interpretation about the Shakespeare’s masterpiece discloses the story more vividlyThe creative team includes;Writer Kim Eun-sung, who challenges musical after the play “Bang” and Changgeuk “The Merchant of Venice” he wrote in 2023,Composer Park Cheon-whi, who wrote a number of ear-catching melodies for musicals such as “The Origin of Evil by Darwin Young” and “Little Women,”Director Cho Yun-ji, who showed her own distinctive style through a straightforward yet with depth, bold and sophisticated direction since her directing debut in “Sylvia, live,”Music director Jeong Joon, who skillfully orchestrates the dramatic musical numbers and the strengths of individual actors,Choreographer Choi Seong-dae, who creates a theatrical rhythm through a complete understanding of the drama,and Action director Seo Jeong-joo, who crafts actions perfect for the scenesActors include;Han Il-kyung from the SMMT, who will show his own Macbeth through bold acting,Seong Tae-joon, who will reveal the inner conflicts of Macbeth through his profound acting skills,Yoo-mi from the SMMT, who will show off controlled charisma on stage,Lee Areumsol, who will craft two contrasting faces of Macburney, and the Seoul Metropolitan Musical Theater unafraid of new attempts and changes.All of them will add up to the creation of powerful musical “Macbeth.”The SMMT’s last musical production in 2023!Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” that transcends eras will revive as a spectacular musical.|SYNOPSIS|Macbeth, who stands at the front with no way out, returns victorious from a battlefield of negative imbalance. Despite his remarkable achievement in the battle as the vanguard, he becomes deeply disappointed for not being named as the successor to the throne. His wife Macburney (Lady Macbeth), who always stood by him on the battlefield, senses his disappointment and ignites his hidden desire. The two murder the king and rise to the throne, but safeguarding the bloodstained seat of power becomes an unsettling action and endeavor. The murder committed to obtain the throne entails another ruthless killing and the regret and guilt on the road to self-destruction are growing… Who wouldn’t covet the glorious throne? A blood-smeared epic begins once again.