Lyric Opera 2019-2020 Issue 8 Madama Butterfly

Lyric Opera of Chicago | 32 Would you like to continue exploring Puccini and Madama Butterfly ? Here are some topics that can inspire lively conversations among you and your operagoing companions: ▪ If you were in Cio-Cio-San’s situation, what would you have done? ▪ If this story were taking place today, would Cio-Cio-San have had more options, or would she have made the same choice? ▪ Do you believe that Pinkerton is really in love with Cio-Cio-San? And do you believe it’s outside influences that prompt Pinkerton to make the choices he does? Or is it a fault in his own character? ▪ In terms of the music itself, what moment affects you the most? ▪ How do you feel the production designers’ particular vision enhances the story? MORE, PLEASE Craving more about Madama Butterfly ? Lyric has lots of suggestions and resources to help you explore this production and its stories. Visit lyricopera.org/AfterCurtain for suggestions on further reading and listening. Join the conversation on social media with #LyricButterfly and share your experience on: From Lyric’s archives Maria Callas portrayed Cio-Cio-San onstage in only three performances, all at Lyric Opera of Chicago during the 1955 season. Nancy Sorensen After the curtain falls