4/2/16 – MADAMA BUTTERFLY @ 1:00PM

Metropolitan Opera

Madama Butterfly by  Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa

Approximate running time: 3 HRS 18 MINS

Anthony Minghella’s breathtaking production has thrilled audiences ever since its premiere in 2006. Kristine Opolais reprises her acclaimed portrayal of the title role, opposite Roberto Alagna as Pinkerton, the naval officer who breaks Butterfly’s heart. Hei-Kyung Hong, Roberto De Biasio, and Gwyn Hughes Jones star in a second set of performances. Karel Mark Chichon conducts.

Sung in: Italian

Cast

CONDUCTOR

Karel Mark Chichon

CIO-CIO-SAN

Kristine Opolais

SUZUKI

Maria Zifchak

PINKERTON

Roberto Alagna

Photo Credits: Metropolitan Opera