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.
9 performances | July 11, 13m,19m, 28m, 31, and August 3m, 8, 15m, 17m
Music by Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by Luigi Illica & Giuseppe Giacosa
Original Production Director | Francesca Zambello
Revival Director | Joshua Horowitz
Conductor | Joseph Colaneri