Heartbreak In Nagasaki

Puccini's moving masterpiece of lost love and betrayal, Madama Butterfly, heads to Naples with the Gulfshore Opera! Directed by Josh Shaw, the stellar cast for this production includes soprano Janet Todd as geisha Cio-Cio San and tenor Brendan Boyle as American naval officer Pinkerton, bringing you some of the most memorable arias in the operatic repertoire. Led by conductor Jorge Parodi, don't miss this unforgettable performance of the timeless work.

What Is The Story?

Madama Butterfly takes us to Nagasaki, where a young Japanese woman must navigate a heart-wrenching and life-altering relationship with an American Naval Officer who misleads her affections. A poignant tale of love, heartbreak, and the ruthlessness of romance underpinned by a stunning musical score, Puccini's masterful opera is based on John Luther Long's 1898 short story and first premiered in 1904.