The Met: Live in HD 2023-24: Madama Butterfly

In her Met debut, Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the trusting geisha at the heart of Puccini’s tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman is the callous American naval officer Pinkerton whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong is the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang makes her Met debut conducting Anthony Minghella’s vivid production.

Rating: CTC

Runtime: 195 mins

Director: Giacomo Puccini

Actors: Elizabeth DeShong, Lucas Meachem, Asmik Grigorian, Jonathan Tetelman

Session Times

Eastend Cinemas

Sat, Jun 15:

13:00

Sun, Jun 16:

11:30

Tue, Jun 18:

13:00

Wed, Jun 19:

18:30

Prospect Cinemas

No sessions running at Prospect this week

Highlights

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