The Heartbreaking Original

Poor, poor Cio Cio, the young Japanese girl who marries the US Naval Officer Pinkerton in the mistaken belief that she has found lasting happiness. But her devotion is misguided, and Pinkerton only sees her and their marriage as a stepping stone for his return to America to find his 'true bride'. Join North Carolina Opera as they present Francesca Zambello's exquisite production of Puccini's beloved work, starring Caitlin Gotimer as Cio-Cio-San and Eric Taylor as her fickle lover.

Madama Butterfly is one of the most widely recognised operas in the world, and has spawned many adaptations, over a century after its premiere at La Scala.