“Un bel dì” from MADAMA BUTTERFLY

Patricia Racette in her Seattle debut.

1966 Madama Butterfly (Met Tour)

The Seattle Opera debut of Julian Patrick!

1977 Madama Butterfly

Korean soprano Sung-Sook Lee was Seattle Opera’s second Butterfly.

1970 Madama Butterfly

Seattle Opera’s first production of Puccini’s beloved tragedy.

1982 Madama Butterfly
2012 Madama Butterfly

Patricia Racette starred in this heart-breakingly beautiful production.

1989 Madama Butterfly

Barbara Daniels impresses in this production of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly.

2002 Madama Butterfly

Puccini’s iconic tragedy, a staple of operatic performance, is performed for eager audiences.

2011/12 Madama Butterfly Program

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2001/02 Madama Butterfly Program

Explore the 2001/02 Madama Butterfly Program!

1994/95 Madama Butterfly Program

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1988/89 Madama Butterfly Program

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2012 Madama Butterfly Simulcast

More than 8,000 Seattelites enjoyed Madama Butterfly on the night of our first-ever Simulcast!

1977/78 Madama Butterfly Program

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1995 Madama Butterfly

“Death with honor before life with dishonor!” A strong production of Puccini’s great tragedy.

1970/71 Madama Butterfly Program

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1965/66 Madama Butterfly Program

Explore the 1965/66 Madama Butterfly Program!