Madama Butterfly
March 14. 2026 - April 12. 2026
Upcoming Dates
March 14. 2026 - April 12. 2026
A timeless tragedy — in dazzling contemporary technicolor. Madama Butterfly
Meet Cio-Cio-San — known as Madama Butterfly — a faithful but doomed geisha in love with B.F. Pinkerton. Everyone but Butterfly knows the Navy lieutenant will break her heart and ruin her life.
Opera newcomers will be swept away by the familiar melodies, gorgeous costuming, and colorful sets — and seasoned opera fans will thrill at this beautiful, thoughtful production from Lyric Opera’s own Matthew Ozawa that brings new dimension to an age-old story.
Conducted by Domingo Hindoyan and starring Karah Son, one of the leading interpreters of Butterfly in our time, Puccini’s soaring and often heartbreaking melodies unite with captivating stagecraft for a singular experience.
- Language: Sung in Italian with projected English titles
- Running Time: 2 hours and 55 minutes, including 1 intermission
- Location: Lyric Opera House
- Composer: Giacomo Puccini
Sponsors
Lyric’s presentation of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly is generously made possible by Lisbeth Stiffel, Invenergy, ITW, and Randy L. & Melvin R.* Berlin.
*deceased
Artists
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Karah Son *
Cio-Cio-San
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Evan LeRoy Johnson *
Pinkerton
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Nozomi Kato *
Suzuki
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Zachary Nelson
Sharpless
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Rodell Rosel **
Goro
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Domingo Hindoyan
Conductor
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Matthew Ozawa
Director
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Michael Black
Chorus Director
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Set Designer
Maiko Matsushima *
Costume Designer
Yuki Nakase Link
Lighting Designer
* Lyric debut
** Ryan Opera Center alumnus
Credit
A coproduction of Cincinnati Opera, Detroit Opera, Utah Opera, and Pittsburgh Opera. Scenery constructed by Cincinnati Opera. Costumes constructed by Cincinnati Opera, Costume Works, Inc. and Utah Opera.
Photo credit: John Shaw/Lyric Opera of Chicago