About the Show

A bold, musical exploration of Lady Macbeth, blending pop, gospel, and Black female power.

A dazzling fusion of Shakespeare and contemporary music, Macbeth in Stride reimagines Lady Macbeth’s journey through pop, rock, gospel, and R&B. Obie Award-winning artist Whitney White leads this electrifying production, exploring ambition, Black female power, and desire alongside a live band and dynamic ensemble.

Co-directed by Tyler Dobrowsky and Taibi Magar (Is God Is), with choreography by Raja Feather Kelly (A Strange Loop), this theatrical masterpiece celebrates bold storytelling and modern femininity. Don’t miss this vibrant redefinition of a classic tale.

Critic Reviews (3)

" 'Macbeth in Stride' is more ego than execution, more gestures than statements."
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"its DNA also draws on the earnestness of an old-school autobiographical solo show, in ways that often don’t serve its aims of illuminating the modernity of Shakespeare"
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"White casts a bright, melodic spotlight on these shortcomings — but the best she can offer is critique rather than corrective."
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Cast and creative team