Opera Philadelphia’s ‘Madame Butterfly’ evades ‘Puccini’s trap’ with an operatic puppet The short story and opera is both beautiful and a problem. Opera Philadelphia designed a puppet to help it avoid ...

Overall, the production is a heartfelt, thoughtful attempt at creating a Madame Butterfly that resonates with twenty-first century audiences.

Puccini's 'Madame Butterfly' has been a classic for more than a century. Now Opera Philadelphia is adding a visual spectacle to the production and adding a fresh perspective to the story.

Opera Philadelphia closes its current season with a new production of Puccini’s beloved “Madame Butterfly,” an opera that illuminates and ultimately transcends harmful stereotypes ...

This co-production between Detroit Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Utah Opera and Pittsburgh Opera strives to reframe a problematic narrative.

However it’s received by audiences, Cincinnati’s new Madame Butterfly is a sign that things have changed in the opera world here and elsewhere. “I feel it’s really important, when we do engage with ...

Madame Butterfly is a co-production between the Detroit Opera House, Cincinnati Opera, Pittsburgh Opera, and Utah Opera. There are three performances in Detroit on Oct. 7, 13, and 15.

Experience a fresh take on the classic opera, MADAME BUTTERFLY, as it marks the end of the Opera Philadelphia season from April 26 to May 5.