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Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" explores themes of love, betrayal, and heartbreak. It is a tragic love story between a young Japanese woman, Cio-Cio-San, and an American naval officer, Pinkerton. After an impulsive, intercultural marriage to one another, Cio-Cio-San is soon abandoned by Pinkerton, but she remains faithful to their marriage and committed to a future with him and their child. Eventually, Pinkerton returns, but not alone. He is accompanied by his American wife. Cio-Cio-San is devastated and finds herself in a dishonorable position which leads to dire consequences.Music by Giacomo Puccini
Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa
Sung in Italian with English supertitles.
Please note that this production contains mature themes and is not recommended for youth under the age of 13.
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Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St, Princeton, NJ 08540-6812, United States
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