Coffee at Kerr: Madama Butterfly
Schedule
Wed Jan 21 2026 at 10:30 am to 11:30 am
UTC-07:00Location
ASU Kerr | Scottsdale, AZ
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Join us for a FREE music series at ASU Kerr. Get a detailed look at each opera and receive exclusive, behind-the-scenes information about our productions. This series is ideal for all opera lovers – of all ages.
Presented by Dr. David Schildkret and Mo Zhou, Stage Director of Madama Butterfly.
Featuring a performance of "Un bel dì, vedremo" by Vanessa Vasquez, soprano.
Immerse yourself in Puccini’s timeless classic Madama Butterfly — a story of hope, longing, and ultimate sacrifice.
Featuring some of the most exquisite arias and beautiful duets ever composed, this critically acclaimed new co-production is grounded during the Allied occupation of postwar Japan between 1946 and 1953.
Madama Butterfly follows the young Cio-Cio-San as she dreams of a future filled with love alongside Lt. Pinkerton, an American naval officer. As the tale unfolds, betrayal and heartbreak cast their shadow, leading to an unforgettable finale.
Arizona Opera’s production — with Puccini’s ravishing score, an extraordinary cast and orchestra, new sets and costumes, and a design team of all first-generation Asian women — explores the passion for finding a better life, the heartfelt desire to be seen and accepted, and the cost of believing in promises that are built on fundamentally unequal ground.
It is a musical journey of unmatched beauty and emotional depth, certain to captivate audiences anew as it sheds fresh light on Puccini’s masterpiece and the world around us.
Co-presented with Arizona Opera
Refreshments provided by Renegade Coffee Company, renegadecoffeeaz.com
Coffee events are part of a series of free, informal presentations featuring Arizona Opera performers and guest musicians. We encourage patrons to contribute a suggested donation of $5 and bring a can of food or sealed personal item to be donated to Vista del Camino Food Bank.
Coffee and refreshments are served in the Crescendo Garden at 9:30 AM. Event begins at 10:30 AM
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