Knoxville Opera: Puccini’s Madame Butterfly

Friday, October 25, 7:30 PM and Sunday, October 27, 2:30 PM

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.

Performances are presented with projected English translations on a screen above the stage.  An Opera Preview hosted by Maestro Brian Salesky begins 45 minutes prior to each performance in the Theatre.  Content includes insight into the music, story, and history of the opera, the production, and the performers. Up to two free student tickets are available per each full-price adult ticket purchased. These tickets may be obtained prior to performance day at the Knoxville Opera Box Office or at the Tennessee Theatre Box Office one hour prior to each performance.  Knoxville Opera stops processing free Penny4Arts student tickets 30 minutes prior to performance time. Please allow adequate time for parking downtown and security lines. Penny4Arts tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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