Middletown Concert Association
Join us for an unforgettable operatic experience as the Connecticut Lyric Opera brings Madama Butterfly to life. Madama Butterfly is one of opera’s most enduring and poignant tales of unrequited love. Composed by Giacomo Puccini, this tragic masterpiece unfolds against the backdrop of early 20th-century Japan. The story revolves around Cio Cio San, a young Japanese geisha, who falls deeply in love with the American naval officer Pinkerton. Their union, however, faces cultural clashes, societal expectations, and heart-wrenching challenges. Pinkerton arranges a marriage with the fifteen-year-old Cio Cio San, known as Madam Butterfly. Their passionate union faces heart-wrenching challenges, leading to a devastating climax. The opera explores themes of tradition, devotion, honor, and justice, taking audiences on an emotional journey from innocence to acceptance of a destiny dictated by personal honor. Don’t miss this emotional journey set to Puccini’s exquisite music. Reserve your seats now and witness the magic of one of the best OPERAS ever written!
CAST
Madama Butterfly (Cio-Cio-San) . . . . . . . . . . Kristin Sampson
Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel Juarez
Suzuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , Rebecca Batista de Almeida
Kate Pinkerton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Whitesell (5/18, 5/19)
Stephanie Foster (6/1)
Sharpless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin Fisher
Goro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tai Collins
Prince Yamadori . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy Sivitz
The Imperial Commissioner . . . . . . . . . Miguel Ángel Vásquez
The Bonze (Uncle Bonzo) . . . . . . Stephen Fredericks (5/18, 6/1)
Stefan Szkafarowsky (5/19)
Cio Cio San’s Mother . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel Abrams
Cio Cio San’s Aunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shaunna Lucas
Cio Cio San’s Son, Sorrow/Joy . . . . Alec de Almeida Hansen
CHORUS
Rachel Abrams Stephanie Foster
Emily Heyl Shaunna Lucas
Mary Pereira Ana Rege
Andrea Walker Kelly Whitesell
CREATIVE TEAM
Adrian Sylveen / Artistic Director and Conductor
Giorgio Lalov / Stage Direction and Set Design
Ed Napier / Stage Direction
Dara Blackstone / Chorus Master
Blake Hansen / Rehearsal Pianist
Tomoko Nakayama / Rehearsal Pianist
Samuel Oram / Rehearsal Pianist
Jurate Svedaite-Waller / Production Coordinator
Dia Baxter / CLO Development Coordinator
Costumes and Sets created and provided by:
Teatro Lirico D’Europa
