Madama Butterfly
Synopsis
A guileless Japanese girl gives up everything to marry a lieutenant in the US Navy. But when he suddenly leaves the country, she is determined to wait patiently until he sails back into harbour. The last of Puccini’s ‘big three’ operas, Madama Butterfly is as beautiful as it is heartbreaking. Lithuanian soprano Asmik Grigorian sings the title role in this colourful production from the Royal Swedish Opera set amongst the glitz and kitsch of postwar Japan.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirsten Harms
- Original Title
- Madama Butterfly
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Kungliga Operan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirsten Harms
Department Leadership Roster
Kirsten Harms
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madama Butterfly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Madama Butterfly about?
A guileless Japanese girl gives up everything to marry a lieutenant in the US Navy. But when he suddenly leaves the country, she is determined to wait patiently until he sails back into harbour. The last of Puccini’s ‘big three’ operas, Madama Butterfly is as beautiful as it is heartbreaking. Lithuanian soprano Asmik Grigorian sings the title role in this colourful production from the Royal Swedish Opera set amongst the glitz and kitsch of postwar Japan.
Who directed Madama Butterfly?
Madama Butterfly was directed by Kirsten Harms.
Who stars in Madama Butterfly?
The principal cast of Madama Butterfly includes Asmik Grigorian, Katarina Leoson, Daniel Johansson, Karl-Magnus Fredriksson, Niklas Björling Rygert.
When was Madama Butterfly released and how long is it?
Madama Butterfly was released in 2020 with a total runtime of Unknown.