Utah OperaPuccini’s Madame Butterfly

Utah Opera Presents
Puccini’s Madame Butterfly

DATES and TIMES:
May 3, 2025 (7:30PM), 5 (7PM), 7 (7PM), 9 (7:30PM), 11 (2PM)

VENUE:
Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre
50 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT. 84101

SYNOPSIS:
Matthew Ozawa, director
Hiromi Omura, Cio-Cio San/Madame Butterfly
Eric Taylor, Lt. Pinkerton
Nina Yoshida Nelsen, Suzuki
Nmon Ford, Sharpless
Utah Opera Chorus
Utah Symphony

In this groundbreaking new production created by an all-Japanese and Japanese American creative team, Madame Butterfly’s story is framed from a bold new point of view, seen through the fantastical realm of virtual reality that allows fact and fiction to blur. With some of the most breathtaking music in all of opera, you’ll follow the passionate journey of Japanese geisha Cio-Cio-San and her fleeting romance with the American naval officer, Pinkerton—and feel the heartbreak as she awaits his return with unwavering faith.

But is it all merely a fantasy? Witness the power dynamics at play as this beloved story unfolds, revealing the consequences of careless desire and the enduring strength of the human spirit in a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, betrayal, and the complexities of the human heart.

This new production is co-produced by Utah Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Detroit Opera, and Pittsburgh Opera.

Rating: Rated PG-13 for mature themes.

Run Time: (TBC)

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

Announce/Subscriptions On Sale: March 12, 2024
Design-A-Series & Group Tickets On Sale: May 30, 2024
Single-performance Tickets On-Sale: August 1, 2024

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

ACCESSIBILITY: We are committed to making our performances and venues accessible to all of our patrons. More information can be found at https://utahopera.org/plan-your-visit/capitol-theatre-accessibility/.

GENERAL AGE GUIDELINE: Individuals age five and older are welcome at this performance. Parents should ensure their children are able to sit quietly through the performance without disturbing others around them. No babes in arms will be admitted.

LATE SEATING POLICY: Late seating will be at an appropriate break in the concert, to be determined at a later date, or at intermission. More information on our late and re-entry policies is available at utahopera.org.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:
Opera Talks – One hour before each performance, ticket holders are invited to join Utah Opera Principal Coach Carol Anderson to learn more about the production at a free talk in the Capitol Room of the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre. The talk will also be available online here.

Learn Before You Go – Read about the history, music, storyline, and more, through an online multiple-part learning course at https://utahopera.org/explore/posts/online-learning/.

Post Opera Q&A – Join Utah Opera’s Artistic Director to discuss Utah Opera’s production of the opera following each performance in the Capitol Room.

Artists and programs are subject to change. No refunds.