Giacomo Puccini

OPERA San Antonio

Madama Butterfly

Tobin Center For The Performing Arts

### Event Description: Madama Butterfly by OPERA San Antonio

**Event:** Madama Butterfly  
**Dates:** April 17, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. and April 19, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.  
**Venue:** H-E-B Performance Hall, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

**Overview:**
Experience the powerful and passionately moving tale of "Madama Butterfly," an opera by Giacomo Puccini with a libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. This beloved opera tells the story of a young Japanese woman's unrequited love for an American sailor, set against a backdrop of cultural contrasts and the rigid binds of honor. The lush score, rich with memorable moments, has captivated audiences worldwide.

**Performance Details:**
- **Running Time:** 3 hours with one 20-minute intermission
- **Language:** Sung in Italian with projected English translations
- **Collaboration:** Produced in collaboration with Austin Opera and The Orchestra San Antonio, presented by Classical Music Institute

**Pre-Show Lectures:**
Enhance your opera experience with a free pre-show lecture held one hour prior to each performance. These educational sessions, open to all ticket holders, will take place in the Tobin Center’s Feik Rotunda and are designed to provide a deeper understanding of the production.

**Tickets:**
Single tickets will be available for purchase starting June 1st. Don't miss the opportunity to witness this timeless opera that explores the devastating aftermath of love forsaken and the consequences of unwavering trust.

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Join us for an unforgettable evening of opera with "Madama Butterfly" at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.