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Madama Butterfly

May 11, 2024
New Production

Puccini

    Part of
  • The Met: Live in HD 2023—2024

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.

CONDUCTOR
Xian Zhang

PRODUCTION
Anthony Minghella

DIRECTOR / CHOREOGRAPHER
Carolyn Choa

SET DESIGNER
Michael Levine

COSTUME DESIGNER
Han Feng

LIGHTING DESIGNER
Peter Mumford

PUPPETRY
Blind Summit Theatre

UPCOMING Performances

      + Pre-screening lecture with Marc A. Scorca begins at 12pm with screening to follow at 1pm.

      RUNNING TIME

      195min

      VENUE

      Peter Jay Sharp Building
      BAM Rose Cinemas

      TICKET INFORMATION

      General Admission: $34 for screenings + discussion
      Members: $29 for BAM & Met members
      Please note: A $1.50 handling fee per ticket will be added to all online orders.

      Leadership support for BAM Access Programs provided by the Jerome L. Greene Foundation

      JL Greene

      Leadership support for BAM Film provided by the Ford Foundation and The Thompson Family Foundation


      Met members must order by phone or in person at the BAM Box Office to take advantage of the $5 member discount. Other BAM Membership discounts do not apply.

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