### Event Description: Puccini’s Madame Butterfly at Utah Opera

**Event Overview:**
Experience the timeless and heart-wrenching tale of Puccini’s *Madame Butterfly* in a groundbreaking new production at the Utah Opera. This rendition, crafted by an all-Japanese and Japanese American creative team, reimagines the classic story through the innovative lens of virtual reality, blurring the lines between fact and fiction. 

Follow the passionate journey of Japanese geisha Cio-Cio-San and her fleeting romance with American naval officer Pinkerton. Feel the heartbreak as she awaits his return with unwavering faith. This production delves deep into the power dynamics at play, revealing the consequences of careless desire and the enduring strength of the human spirit in a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, betrayal, and the complexities of the human heart.

**Performance Details:**
- **Dates and Times:**
  - Saturday, May 03, 2025, at 7:30 PM
  - Monday, May 05, 2025, at 7:00 PM
  - Wednesday, May 07, 2025, at 7:00 PM
  - Friday, May 09, 2025, at 7:30 PM
  - Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM

- **Location:**
  - Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre
  - 50 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA

**Production Team and Cast:**
- **Conductor:** Derrick Inouye
- **Director:** Matthew Ozawa
- **Cio-Cio San/Madame Butterfly:** Hiromi Omura
- **Lt. Pinkerton:** Eric Taylor
- **Suzuki:** Nina Yoshida Nelsen
- **Sharpless:** Nmon Ford
- **Goro:** Martin Bakari
- **Lighting Designer:** Yuki Nakase Link
- **Featuring:** Utah Opera Chorus and Utah Symphony

**Additional Information:**
- The opera will be sung in Italian with English supertitles.
- Season Ticket Packages are on sale now.
- Design-A-Series & Group Tickets will be available starting May 30, 2024.
- Single-Performance Tickets will be available starting August 1, 2024.

**Plan Your Visit:**
For more information on planning your visit, including seating charts, parking, directions, and accessibility, please visit the Utah Opera website.

**Join Us:**
Don’t miss this unique and immersive experience of *Madame Butterfly*. Witness the powerful storytelling and breathtaking music that have made this opera a beloved classic. Secure your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable evening at the Utah Opera.

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Puccini’s Madame Butterfly

Capitol Theatre

### Event Description: Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci at Utah Opera

#### Overview
Experience the emotional depth and dramatic intensity of Leoncavallo’s *Pagliacci* at the Utah Opera. Set in Sicily, this tragic opera reveals the dark undercurrents beneath the seemingly lighthearted life of a touring comedy troupe. The story unfolds with love triangles, secret romances, and one of the most iconic and devastatingly emotional arias of all time, encapsulating the height of drama. The intense jealousy between troupe leader Canio and his wife, Nedda, highlights the fragile interplay of love, power, and trust, juxtaposing fanciful comedy shows with the deadly consequences of the real world.

#### Performance Details
- **Dates and Showtimes:**
  - Saturday, March 08, 2025, at 7:30 PM
  - Monday, March 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM
  - Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 7:00 PM
  - Friday, March 14, 2025, at 7:30 PM
  - Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM

- **Venue:**
  - Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre
  - Address: 50 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA

#### Artistic Team
- **Conductor:** Joseph Colaneri
- **Stage Director:** Tara Faircloth
- **Children’s Chorus Director:** Melanie Malinka
- **Set Design:** Laura Fine-Hawkes
- **Performers:**
  - Jonathan Burton as Canio
  - Lydia Grindatto as Nedda
  - Darren Drone as Tonio
- **Featuring:** The Madeleine Choir School, Utah Opera Chorus, and Utah Symphony

#### Additional Information
- **Language:** Sung in Italian with English supertitles.
- **Ticket Sales:**
  - Season Ticket Packages: On Sale Now
  - Design-A-Series & Group Tickets: On Sale May 30, 2024
  - Single-Performance Tickets: On Sale August 1, 2024

#### Plan Your Visit
For more information on planning your visit, including seating charts, parking, directions, and accessibility, please visit the Utah Opera website.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of operatic drama and musical excellence with Leoncavallo’s *Pagliacci*. Secure your tickets now and be part of this extraordinary event.

Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci

Following a string of awe-inspiring Met performances, soprano Lise Davidsen stars as Leonore, who risks everything to save her husband from the clutches of tyranny. Tenor David Butt Philip is the political prisoner Florestan, sharing the stage with bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny as the villainous Don Pizarro, veteran bass René Pape as the jailer Rocco, and soprano Ying Fang and tenor Magnus Dietrich, in his company debut, as the young Marzelline and Jaquino. Bass Stephen Milling sings the principled Don Fernando, and Susanna Mälkki conducts the Met’s striking production, which finds modern-day parallels in Beethoven’s stirring paean to freedom.

Met Opera: Fidelio

### Event Description: Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel

**Event Overview:**
Experience the enchanting opera "Hansel and Gretel" by Humperdinck, presented by the Utah Opera. This captivating performance follows the adventures of the courageous siblings, Hansel and Gretel, as they navigate a treacherous forest and confront powerful forces that threaten to engulf them. Their bond of sibling love serves as a powerful force against the darkness, making this opera a heartwarming tale of resilience and the enduring power of love.

**Performance Dates:**
- **Saturday, January 18, 2025** at 7:30 PM
- **Monday, January 20, 2025** at 7:00 PM
- **Wednesday, January 22, 2025** at 7:00 PM
- **Friday, January 24, 2025** at 7:30 PM
- **Sunday, January 26, 2025** at 2:00 PM

**Location:**
Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre  
50 W 200 S,  
Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA

**Language:**
The opera will be sung in German with English supertitles.

**Key Artists:**
- **Conductor:** Stephanie Rhodes Russell
- **Stage Director:** Kyle Lang
- **Children’s Chorus Director:** Melanie Malinka
- **Hansel:** Sarah Coit
- **Gretel:** Maureen McKay
- **The Witch:** Frederick Ballentine
- **Lighting Designer:** Driscoll Otto
- **Children’s Chorus:** The Madeleine Choir School
- **Orchestra:** Utah Symphony

**Ticket Information:**
- **Season Ticket Packages:** On sale now
- **Design-A-Series & Group Tickets:** On sale May 30, 2024
- **Single-Performance Tickets:** On sale August 1, 2024

**Additional Information:**
This opera is an ideal experience to share with your biological or chosen family, offering a narrative that explores love and resilience in the face of adversity. 

For more details and to purchase tickets, visit the Utah Opera's official website.

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The Artelize Podcast and Kasper Holten - Pedefining Opera for the modern world

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The Artelize Podcast - A legacy of innovation in Opera: Celebrating Marc A. Scorca

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The Artelize Podcast: A love letter that was never sent

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### Event Description: Sondheim & Wheeler’s Sweeney Todd at Utah Opera

**Event Overview:**
Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd, Stephen Sondheim’s twisted story of love, revenge, and infamous meat pies, just before Halloween. Set in the dark heart of Victorian-era London, this opera follows Sweeney Todd, a wrongly exiled barber, as he seeks retribution against the lecherous Judge Turpin, the architect of his ruin. With a razor-sharp thirst for vengeance, Todd’s path converges with the cunning pie shop owner Mrs. Lovett. Together, they form a macabre partnership, crafting meat pies that satiate more than just hunger. The relentless pursuit of justice takes a chilling turn as Todd’s razor weaves a narrative that blurs the line between justice and savagery.

**Performance Details:**
- **Dates and Showtimes:**
  - Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 7:30 PM
  - Monday, October 14, 2024, at 7:00 PM
  - Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 7:00 PM
  - Friday, October 18, 2024, at 7:30 PM
  - Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM

- **Location:**
  - Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre
  - 50 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA

**Artistic Team:**
- **Conductor:** Robert Tweten
- **Stage Director:** Doug Scholz-Carlson
- **Cast:**
  - Michael Mayes as Sweeney Todd
  - Audrey Babcock as Mrs. Lovett
  - Amy Owens as Johanna
  - Christian Sanders as Tobias Ragg
  - Megan Marino as Beggar Woman
- **Lighting Designer:** James Sale
- **Featuring:** Utah Opera Chorus and Utah Symphony

**Additional Information:**
- **Language:** Sung in English with English supertitles.
- **Ticket Sales:**
  - Season Ticket Packages: On Sale Now
  - Design-A-Series & Group Tickets: On Sale May 30, 2024
  - Single-Performance Tickets: On Sale August 1, 2024

**Synopsis:**
Known for its biting lyrics and dazzling score that mimics the soundtrack of a classic horror film, Sweeney Todd intertwines words and music to foreshadow the harrowing ending of The Demon of Fleet Street. As revenge becomes a dish served hot, the line between justice and savagery blurs in the shadows of London’s cobblestone streets.

**Plan Your Visit:**
For more information on planning your visit, including seating charts, parking, and directions, please visit the Utah Opera website.

**Learn More and Purchase Tickets:**
For more details and to purchase tickets, visit the Utah Opera's official website. Don’t miss this thrilling and chilling operatic experience!

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