Madama Butterfly

Puccini's Madama Butterfly explores themes of love, betrayal, and heartbreak. It is a tragic love story between a young Japanese woman, Cio-Cio-San, and an American naval officer, Pinkerton. After an impulsive, intercultural marriage to one another, Cio-Cio-San is soon abandoned by Pinkerton, but she remains faithful to their marriage and committed to a future with him and their child. Eventually, Pinkerton returns, but not alone. Cio-Cio-San is devastated and finds herself in a dishonorable position which leads to dire consequences.
 

Music by Giacomo Puccini 
Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa

Sung in Italian with English titles.

Please note that this production contains mature themes and is not recommended for youth under the age of 13.

These performances are made possible in part through major gifts from:

Yvonne Marcuse
Sarah Ringer

Costumes and sets are supported by the Sibbri Foundation.