Francesca Zambello’s acclaimed production of Madame Butterfly returns to Glimmerglass, directed by Joshua Horowitz and conducted by Joseph Colaneri. This elegant, visually stunning staging presents a nuanced examination of the American presence in Japan and the cultural collision at the heart of Puccini’s timeless masterpiece.
Music by Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by Luigi Illica & Giuseppe Giacosa
Presented in Italian with English projected titles
Approx. Running Time | 2 hours and 40 minutes (including a 25-minute intermission)
Conductor | Joseph Colaneri
Original Production Director | Francesca Zambello
Revival Director | Joshua Horowitz
Set Designer | Michael Yeargan
Costume Designer | Anita Yavich
Lighting Designer | Robert Wierzel
Hair & Makeup Designer | Tom Watson
