Puccini's Madama Butterfly - Met Oper Encore in HD at The Ridgefield Playhouse

Anthony Minghellas beautiful, atmospheric production enhances Puccinis drama of unfortunate, doomed love. Soprano Kristine Opolais brings all of her passionate commitment to her portrayal of Cio-Cio-San, the teenage geisha who gives up everything for Lt. Pinkerton. Roberto Alagna is the American naval officer who does not understand the depth of Cio-Cio-Sans love, and whose subsequent marriage to an American woman precipitates Butterflys suicide. Maria Zifchak is Suzuki, Cio-Cio-Sans faithful servant, and Dwayne Croft plays the American consul Sharpless, who tries to avert the tragedy. Karel Mark Chichon conducts.Runtime 3hrs 32 mins