"M. Butterfly" at San Francisco Playhouse
Dates: 2/5/2026 - 3/14/2026
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450 Post St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 4156779596
Tickets: $52-$145
San Francisco Playhouse will present the Tony Award-winning M. Butterfly, written by David Henry Hwang (Chinglish, Yellow Face, Soft Power, and operas The Monkey King, Dream of the Red Chamber). Inspired by the real-life trial of Bernard Boursicot, this breathtaking drama reimagines Puccini’s opera Madama Butterfly through the story of a French diplomat’s 20-year affair with a Chinese opera singer. This trailblazing and poignant play illuminates the radical politics of cross-cultural relations, gender identity, illusion, and desire. Bridgette Loriaux, who provided movement direction for last season’s hit production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at San Francisco Playhouse, returns to direct this production. Dean Linnard stars as French diplomat Gallimard opposite Edric Young as Chinese opera singer Song Liling.
Performance Times: Tuesday & Thursdays at 7pm; Wednesdays at 2pm & 7pm; Friday & Saturdays at 8pm; Saturdays at 3pm; Sundays at 2pm
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