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Nagasaki, Japan, ca. 1900: Pinkerton, a lieutenant in the American navy, has fallen in love with Cio-Cio-San, also known as “Butterfly”. The Japanese ritual marriage ceremony is merely a farce to him – and shortly thereafter, Pinkerton’s “plaything” is alone again, with their child. Three years later, he returns to Japan, but not because of Butterfly...

Madama Butterfly

Hamburg State Opera

Power, love and intrigue prevail in ancient Egypt, as no fewer than three ruling houses are entangled in the country’s political turmoil: following the defeat of Giulio Cesare, his adversary Pompeo has fled to Egypt with his wife Cornelia and his son Sesto. However, King Tolomeo has Pompeo murdered immediately in order to hand Pompeo’s head to Cesare on his arrival. However, the “gift” misses its mark: Cesare is dismayed by so much malice. Cornelia and Sesto swear revenge on Tolomeo. Cleopatra, Tolomeo’s sister, also tries to win favour with Cesare. Tolomeo’s power threatens to crumble and the battle for the throne unfolds...

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Julius Caesar in Egypt

Staatenhaus Köln

California in 1850: hundreds of thousands have fallen for the gold rush – and some of them also for the barkeeper Minnie, at whose saloon various fortune seekers meet every evening. Among them is Sheriff Jack Rance. Minnie, however, falls in love with the stranger Dick Johnson. It soon turns out that Johnson is a wanted robber: the sheriff wants to see him hang and have Minnie to himself. A round of poker is to decide about Dick’s life: is there yet another trump up Minnie’s sleeve?

La Fanciulla del West (The Girl of the West)

Staatsoper Hamburg

Enter Shakespeare’s enchanted forest of whimsy, mistaken identity, and jest—where fairies rule and love (eventually) reigns supreme. A delight for all ages, the Shakespearean favorite choreographed by George Balanchine returns to our stage set to music by Mendelssohn, with updated costume and set designs by celebrated French designer Christian Lacroix.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

War Memorial Opera House

Something old, something new, something borrowed and something… threatening to throw Figaro’s wedding plans into disarray. Count Almaviva's wandering eye has landed on his wife's maid Susanna, who's about to marry his own manservant Figaro. Racing against the clock, Figaro quickly concocts a plan to outwit his master. Will the wily duo outwit the Count in time to save the day?
Mozart's greatest comedy sparkles with disguises, wit, trickery and humanity, all under the masterful baton of Music Director James Conlon. We're taking the magic even further with an enchanting new production directed by acclaimed filmmaker James Gray, with costumes designed by celebrated fashion designer Christian Lacroix. (Yes, that's a shameless name drop.)
A brilliant cast of company favorites brings the leading couples to life: Craig Colclough and Janai Brugger as the ever-resourceful Figaro and Susanna, with Lucas Meachem and Ana María Martínez as the Count and Countess. Rihab Chaieb makes her company debut as Cherubino, the lovable scamp who always shows up in the middle of all the schemes—at the absolutely worst time.

The Marriage of Figaro

Los Angeles Music Center

It was while strolling past the jewellery shops on Fifth Avenue that George Balanchine found the inspiration for a new piece, Jewels, created at New York City Ballet in 1967. In this three-part ballet, reflecting his love of women, the Russian choreographer associates a distinct style of dance with each precious stone.

Jewels

Opéra Bastille

After years of loyal service to Count Almaviva, Figaro is finally about to get his own happily ever after. But when his bride-to-be Susanna reveals the count's lecherous advances behind Figaro's back, wedding plans take a back seat to sweet, sweet revenge.

Secret schemes, mistaken identities, and nonstop laughs take center stage as Hollywood's James Grey directs a luxurious period production, featuring haute couture costumes by Christian Lacroix, all under the baton of beloved Conductor Laureate James Conlon.

Costume Designer, Set Designer

Christian Lacroix

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 3 - May 18, 2027

Jewels · Opéra national de Paris

May 29 - Jun 20, 2027

The Marriage of Figaro · LA Opera

Past events

Apr 16 - May 9, 2026

Madama Butterfly · Staatsoper Hamburg

5 - 12 Jul, 2025

Julius Caesar in Egypt · Oper Köln

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