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Actor's Macbeth Curse: A Childhood Blunder?
8 Dec
Summary
- Jonathan Bailey shared a childhood theater superstition story.
- He accidentally said "Macbeth" before a show that then failed.
- Despite the incident, Bailey is highly praised for his current roles.
Actor Jonathan Bailey recently shared a memorable childhood incident involving a theatrical superstition. While participating in a 1996 production of "Les Enfants du Paradis," Bailey admits to uttering the forbidden word "Macbeth" backstage.
This act, traditionally believed to bring misfortune, was followed by the show's disastrous performance. Bailey humorously recalled his chaperone attributing the flop to his breach of the superstition, even joking about potentially harming the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Though a mere superstition, the event underscores Bailey's early brushes with theatrical lore. Today, his career thrives, marked by widespread praise for his roles in "Wicked" and "Wicked: For Good."
