ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre’s 2026-2027 season of Metropolitan Opera simulcasts will continue on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m., with Giuseppe Verdi’s “Macbeth”, based on Shakespeare’s chilling tragedy of unchecked ambition. An encore screening will be presented on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 5 p.m. 

"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," said a Strand Theatre news release.

Baritone Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish king haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent to the throne, opposite soprano Lise Davidsen 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, according to the news release. Rounding out the all-star cast are tenor Freddie De Tommaso as Macduff and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as Banquo.

Estimated running time is 3 hours, including one intermission. 

This season’s series at the Strand is generously supported by Edward Jones financial advisors.

Tickets are available online at www.RocklandStrand.com; by calling the box office at (207) 594-0070; or at the walk-up box office one hour prior to each opera showtime. Tickets for the live broadcasts are $32/Adults, $27/Strand Members, and $15/Students. Tickets for encore presentations are $27/Adults, $22/Strand Members, and $10/Students.

The Strand Theatre is located at 345 Main Street, Rockland.