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Pensacola Opera presents Madame Butterfly March 11, 13
She is opera’s most beloved heroine – a beautiful geisha frozen in time. Cio-Cio San surrenders her culture, her religion and her heart to a young American naval officer based in Nagasaki. But a moment of passion translates into a promise of love and marriage for the naïve “Butterfly.” In the end, not even her undying devotion can save her fragile soul from the man she so trusts and adores.
Pensacola opera is proud to present Madame Butterfly as the final opera of its 2004-2005 season on March 11 at 7:30 p.m. and March 13 at 2 p.m. at the Saenger Theatre. This season marks the 100th year anniversary of the opera’s premier and Pensacola Opera has planned several special events to celebrate this milestone.
Cast
Cio-Cio-San (Madame Butterfly): Michelle Capalbo
Suzuki (her servant): Lori Bade
Kate Pinkerton (Pinkerton’s American wife): Elise Quagliata
B.F. Pinkerton, lieutenant, US Navy: Drew Slatton
Goro, marriage broker: Travis Richter
Sharpless, US consul at Nagasaki: Grant Youngblood
Prince Yamadori, rich Japanese: Timothy Kennedy
Imperial Commissioner: Timothy Kennedy
Bonze, Cio-Cio-San’s uncle: Kelly Markgraf
The Official Registrar: Greg Watson
Trouble, Cio-Cio-San’s child: Allison Young
Technical Staff
Stage Manager: Tracy Davis
Lighting Designer: Chris Wilson
Costumer: Lisa Lantz
Wig and Makeup Design: Don and Linda Guillot
Assist. Stage Manager/ Props Mistress: Sarah Stanley
Call Pensacola Opera at 433-6737 to purchase tickets.
Upcoming Events:
Fri. March 1 at 5 p.m.: Preview Party for Madame Butterfly Pensacola Opera Center, 75 S. Tarragona St.
Sat. March 5, at 5 p.m. Madame Butterfly hors d’Oeuvres, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 1200 Airport Blvd.
Fri. March 11 at 7:30 Opening Night Reception, Pensacola Opera Center, 75 S. Tarragona St.
Sun. March 13, noon: Director’s Brunch for Madame Butterfly, Pitzmann’s, 101 Jefferson St.
Sun. Apil. 3, 2-4 p.m.: Women’s Tea, Heritage room at Seville Quarter
Sat. April 9, 6 p.m.: Diva’s & Diamond’s XIII Annual Opera Ball, Pensacola Yacht Club
To make reservations for these events,call 433-6737.
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