Opera Colorado is set to present Verdi’s “Macbeth” for the very first time at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House.

The production, which is set to run between November 7 and 15, 2026, will be conducted by Patrick Summers, Music Director Emeritus of Houston Grand Opera.

“Macbeth“ opens Barbara Lynne Jamison’s first programmed season as Ellie Caulkins Artistic Director + CEO. Of the occasion, Jamison stated, “Many people know the story of ‘Macbeth,’ which makes it a powerful way to open this season. You don’t need to know opera to be caught up in its story of ambition and fear, or in the way a rumor can take on a life of its own. For this production, we are bringing together artists with extensive experience on major stages and fresh relationships with Opera Colorado. This season reflects Opera Colorado’s values and the kind of company we strive to be: one where great artists want to work and where lifelong operagoers and first-time guests feel equally welcome.”

The production will be directed by Dan Wallace Miller and will star Baritone Norman Garrett in the title role  alongside soprano Marcy Stonikas as Lady Macbeth. Tenor Edward Graves makes his company debut as Macduff while bass Kenneth Kellogg, also making his Opera Colorado debut, sings Banquo.

“Macbeth“ is performed in Italian with English and Spanish supertitles above the stage.