The Listener’s Guide – Illusion, Power, and Puccini: Decoding M. Butterfly

Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Online via Zoom

Prepare for the upcoming production of M. Butterfly with a special lecture exploring its fascinating connections to Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly.

Discover how M. Butterfly reimagines Puccini’s iconic opera, challenging traditional operatic conventions and examining the complex relationships between fantasy, gender, cultural identity, and power.

Through an exploration of the works’ themes and dramatic contrasts, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how romantic illusions shape our perceptions of reality, transforming Puccini’s tragic motifs into a thought-provoking commentary on imperialism, desire, and self-deception.