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Ashley Galvani Bell will portray the title role in "Madame Butterfly" at Bay Street Theater. COURTESY DIVARIA PRODUCTIONS OPERA COMPANY
A scene from Divaria Productions' "Madame Butterfly." COURTESY DIVARIA PRODUCTIONS OPERA COMPANY
Errin Brooks portrays Pinkerton in "Madame Butterfly" at Bay Street Theater. COURTESY DIVARIA PRODUCTIONS OPERA COMPANY
John Easterlin portrays Goro in "Madame Butterfly" at Bay Street Theater. COURTESY DIVARIA PRODUCTIONS OPERA COMPANY
Michael Nansel portrays Sharpless in "Madame Butterfly" at Bay Street Theater. COURTESY DIVARIA PRODUCTIONS OPERA COMPANY
Divaria Productions Opera Company returns to Bay Street with live opera for the 9th consecutive year on Saturday, October 19, at 8 p.m. with “Madame Butterfly: An Adaptation.”
Arguably one of the most popular operas in existence, Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly” is the story of a woman caught between two worlds who meets a tragic end. It explores the emotions of polarity, the tension between East and West, love and lust, trust and betrayal, family connection and isolation. In this 100th anniversary of Puccini’s death, Divaria presents a multi-disciplinary adaptation of “Madame Butterfly” featuring a talented international cast including Metropolitan Opera tenor and Grammy Award winner Errin Brooks as Pinkerton, Michael Nansel as Sharpless, Anna Tonna as Suzuki, John Easterlin as Goro and Ashley Galvani Bell in the title role as well as gifted local artists including members of Suffolk Symphonic Choir. This production, directed by J.A. Diaz with musical director and pianist Sergio Martinez Zangroniz, will explore the historical context behind this work and America’s influence in late-19th century Japan.
Tickets start at $25 at baystreet.org or by calling 631-725-9500. Bay Street Theater is on Long Wharf in Sag Harbor.
Staff Writer on Oct 6, 2024