Madama Butterfly (2004)

Music by Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, based on a short story by John Luther Long and the play by David Belasco

Performed in Italian
Performances: June 18, 20, 25, 29, July 3, 7, 11
Other Productions: 1974, 1991

Cast
B.F. Pinkerton: Derek Taylor
Goro: Travis Richter
Suzuki: Janara Kellerman
Sharpless: Dennis Jesse
Cio-Cio-San: Jiyeun Cholee
Yakuside: Bradley Williard
Cio-Cio-San’s mother: Jenny Beckman
The cousin: Carol Dusdieker
The aunt: Jessi Baden
The Official Registrar: Briar Baden
The Imperial Commissioner: Craig Irvin
The Bonze: Andrew Costello
Yamadori: John Michael Moore
Trouble: Matthew Hrdlicka
Kate Pinkerton: Rosella Ewing

Production
Conductor: Robert L. Larsen
Stage Director: Robert L. Larsen
Assistant Conductor: Bruce Stasyna
Assistant Stage Director: Kyle Marrero
Chorus Master: Bruce Stasyna
Musical Preparation: Stephen Hargreaves, Michael Heaston
Scenery: Wally Coberg, Virginia Opera
Lighting Designer: Barry Steele
Make-Up/Hair Design: Elsen Associates, Inc.
Costumes: Malabar Limited, Toronto
Supertitle Operator: Michael Heaston


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