Madama Butterfly

Music by Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa
Premiered February 17, 1904, La Scala, Milan, Italy

Madama Butterfly makes its highly anticipated return to Opera Colorado, bringing Puccini’s emotionally charged masterpiece to the stage. This iconic opera follows Cio-Cio-San, a young Japanese geisha whose strength and unwavering hope carry her through betrayal, loss, and the struggle to survive in the face of devastating choices.

With its lush, soaring melodies and striking themes of honor and survival, Madama Butterfly remains one of opera’s most moving works. Get the long and short of the plot and learn about the characters in this blog post.

Performed in Italian, with English and Spanish captions at every seat.

Estimated Length: 2 hours 55 minutes

Join one hour prior to each performance at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House for a free and insightful pre-performance lecture.