Michelle makes her debut as Suzuki in Francesca Zambello’s production of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly with the Glimmerglass Festival.

Francesca Zambello’s acclaimed production of Madame Butterfly returns to Glimmerglass, directed by Joshua Horowitz and conducted by Joseph Colaneri. This elegant, visually stunning staging presents a nuanced examination of the American presence in Japan and the cultural collision at the heart of Puccini’s timeless masterpiece.

Music by Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by Luigi Illica & Giuseppe Giacosa

Presented in Italian with English projected titles
Approx. Running Time | 2 hours and 40 minutes (including a 25-minute intermission)

Conductor | Joseph Colaneri
Original Production Director | Francesca Zambello
Revival Director | Joshua Horowitz
Set Designer | Michael Yeargan
Costume Designer | Anita Yavich
Lighting Designer | Robert Wierzel
Hair & Makeup Designer | Tom Watson