Queen City Shakespeare Company to Perform Macbeth
The local troupe brings a unique staging of the classic play to Springfield beginning on October 30.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Cultural
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The Queen City Shakespeare Company will debut its production of Macbeth in Springfield starting October 30, 2026. Performances are scheduled through November 7.
Why it matters
The company aims to emphasize the intense emotionality of the play by utilizing an intimate room setting for the audience. This staging choice provides a localized experience that highlights the psychological drama of the Shakespearean tragedy.
Founded in 2025, the company is staging this production across two weekends. The shows will take place on October 30-31 and November 6-7.
The players
Queen City Shakespeare Company
This theater organization was founded in 2025 to bring classical plays to the Springfield area.
Lisa Spence
She is an actress cast in the prominent role of Lady Macbeth for the company's upcoming production.
The details
The production features traditional costumes and armor for battle scenes, while also incorporating modern anachronisms. Lisa Spence stars as Lady Macbeth in the performance, which is hosted at the Subterranean Jazz and Barbecue Dive.
Timeline
The Queen City Shakespeare Company was established in 2025.
Performances are scheduled for October 30-31, 2026.
Additional performances will occur on November 6-7, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The production follows the established pattern of adapting classic texts for immersive, non-traditional performance spaces. This staging choice mirrors the historical tradition of site-specific Shakespearean theater by prioritizing atmospheric intimacy over large-scale stage design.
Attendees can catch the show at the Subterranean Jazz and Barbecue Dive, located within the Moxy Hotel. Tickets are available for purchase via the organization's online portal.
The takeaway
Smaller, venue-specific productions allow theater companies to focus on the emotional depth of classical works. Residents interested in live performance should check local venue listings to see how site-specific staging changes the impact of familiar stories.
Further reading
Learn more about the local arts scene in the Springfield Cultural section.
More information
Secure your seats by visiting the Queen City Shakespeare Company ticket portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSMU Radio.
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