Madama Butterfly dress rehearsal

Join us for the Dress Rehearsal of Madama Butterfly. Closed to the public, available only to select Lyric Opera patrons. Use your promo code to unlock your seats.

Language: Sung in Italian with projected English translations
Running Time: 2 hours, 55 minutes with 1 intermission
Location: Lyric Opera House

Meet the artists

Ana María Martínez

Cio-Cio-San

(Feb 6-29 & Mar 5 & 8)

Puerto Rican soprano Ana María Martínez is Lyric's cultural ambassador.

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Lianna Haroutounian

Cio-Cio San

(Mar 4 & 7)

Lianna Haroutounian made her Lyric Opera debut as the title role in Madama Butterfly (2019|20)

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Brian Jagde

Pinkerton

(Feb 6-29 & Mar 5 & 8)

Brian Jagde, American tenor, has sung Madama Butterfly and Tosca with Lyric Opera

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Brandon Jovanovich

Pinkerton

(Mar 4 & 7)

Brandon Jovanovich is a renowned American tenor who has performed many roles at Lyric Opera or Chicago.

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Deborah Nansteel

Suzuki

American mezzo-soprano Deborah Nansteel's Lyric credits include Suzuki/Madama Butterfly (2019|20).

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Anthony Clark Evans

Sharpless

Ryan Opera Center alumnus

Anthony Clark Evans has sung twelve roles at Lyric Opera since his 2013|14 season debut

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Rodell Rosel

Goro

Ryan Opera Center alumnus

Filipino-American tenor and Ryan Opera Center alumnus Rodell Rosel has sung over 20 roles with Lyric Opera since 2005/06.

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Henrik Nánási

Conductor

Maestro Henrik Nánási directed Madama Butterfly at Lyric Opera of Chicago

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Michael Grandage

Original Director

British director Michael Grandage directed Madama Butterfly (2019|20) at Lyric Opera

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Louisa Muller

Revival Director

Louisa Muller has directed Madama Butterfly and Carmen at Lyric Opera of Chicago

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Christopher Oram

Set and Costume Designer

Award-winning scenic and costume designer Christopher Oram's Lyric credits include Madama Butterfly (2019|20)

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Neil Austin

Original Lighting Designer

British lighting designer Neil Austin's Lyric credits include Madama Butterfly (2019|20) and Carousel (2013|14)

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Chris Maravich

Revival Lighting Designer

Chris Maravich, Lighting Director, has been with Lyric Opera since 2014

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Michael Black

Chorus Master

Michael Black has served Lyric Opera of Chicago since the 2013/14 Season.

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