In her Met Live debut, Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the trusting geisha at the heart of Puccini's tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman is the callous American navel officer Pinkerton whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong is the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meacham is the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang makes her Met debut conducting Anthony Minghella's vivid production. 

The story triggers ideas about cultural and sexual imperialism for people far removed from the opera house, and film, Broadway, and popular culture in general have riffed endlessly on it. The lyric beauty of Puccini's score has made Madama Butterfly timeless.

$24 Member   |  $28 General Public  |  $15 Student

For tickets, click above or call 315-797-0055.

Run time: 3 hours, 15 minutes with one intermission. 
Language: Sung in Italian with subtitles

Cinema Series Sponsor: Elizabeth R. Lemieux, PhD.