Knoxville Opera: Puccini’s Madame Butterfly (Student Dress Rehearsal)

Puccini’s most popular opera tells the heart-breaking story of an innocent Japanese girl who is betrayed by her U.S. naval officer husband. The dramatic, ravishing music brilliantly underscores the tragedy which never fails to bring tears to the eyes. This visually provocative production features Metropolitan Opera soprano Danielle Pastin as the betrayed Butterfly, and tenor Richard Troxell as Lt. B. F. Pinkerton, star of Frédéric Mitterand’s award-winning film version of the opera.

Student Dress Rehearsals are presented with projected English translations on a screen above the stage. All students, regardless of age, are admitted without charge. Student IDs will be required of those attending colleges/universities. Adults are only permitted to attend if they are accompanying/chaperoning specific students. Adults are charged $5 in cash at the door. The Theatre opens one hour prior to the Dress Rehearsal. Please allow adequate time for parking downtown and security lines.

Open to students outside of Knox County? YES
Advance reservations required? NO
Contact: Marie Butler, 865-524-0795 ext. 1, mbutler@knoxvilleopera.com