Madama Butterfly
Broken dreams and devastatingly beautiful music
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DATES:March 21 — May 27
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STAGE:Main stage
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RUNNING TIME:approx. 2 hrs 50 mins
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LANGUAGE:Italian, Swedish surtitles
One of two beloved Puccini operas of the 2025/2026 season — Madama Butterfly continues to fascinate audiences. Now in a new version for today's audience!
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One of the most beloved classical operas with impeccably beautiful music – but now is the time to dismiss Madama Butterfly’s romantic light. Cio-Cio San is a fifteen-year-old girl who is sold to an American officer, but she dreams of and believes in love until the bitter end.
In director Sofia Adrian Jupither’s version, with its substantial dose of realism, the contrast between gentle music and hard reality becomes a heart-rending experience.
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Act 1
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Interval
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Act 2 and 3
Introductions & talks
In connection with the premiere on March 21, all ticket holders are welcome to a free talk in the Golden Foyer at 6 p.m. where the team presents their thoughts on Madama Butterfly. On other performance days, a free introduction to the piece takes place in the Golden Foyer 45 minutes before the performance starts!
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Cast
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Music & creative team
Music Giacomo Puccini
Libretto Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, after David Belasco
Conductor Daniel Carter
Director Sofia Adrian Jupither
Scenography Erlend Birkeland
Costumes Maria Geber
Light Ellen Ruge
Video Emi Stahl
Dramaturge Katarina Aronsson
Cast subject to change.
Your visit to the Opera
Frequesntly asked questions
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At what time do I have to be at the Opera before the performance?
We recommend that you arrive at least half an hour before the performance begins. If you can arrive earlier, it's even better: 45 minutes before the start of the performance, there is a free audience introduction in the Golden Foyer - an excellent way to approach the performance!
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It's my first time at the Opera - what do I do?
We have put together some useful tips for your visit. Otherwise, our best advice is to arrive on time - discover the Opera House, leave your coat in the cloakroom, eat or drink something. AND, ask our ushers - they'll be happy to help! Also remember not to bring large bags with you: only small bags (no larger than a standard A4 sheet of paper) will be allowed into the auditorium.
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Can my ticket be rebooked or cancelled if I or someone in my party is ill?
You can rebook tickets yourself on the website up to 24 hours before the start of the performance within the the current season. Tickets cannot be cancelled (read more in our general terms and conditions).
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Can you eat and drink at the Opera?
Of course you can! Our partner Restaurang Grodan is on the ground floor facing Strömgatan - take the opportunity to book a table ahead of your visit! Each floor also has a service with drinks and snacks, at the stalls' café there is a slightly larger selection. We advice you to pre-book the intermission service so it is ready and waiting for you during the interval!
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