Madama Butterfly
Run Time:
3 hours 27 minutes
Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman stars as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong reprises the role of the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang takes the podium to conduct Anthony Minghella’s vivid production.
Music: Puccini
Language: Sung in Italian, with English subtitles
Madama Butterfly
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Cast & Crew
Xian Zhang
Conductor
Asmik Grigorian
Cio-Cio-San
Elizabeth Deshong
Suzuki
Jonathan Tetelman
Pinkerton
Lucas Meachem
Sharpless
