Madama Butterfly

Opera Grand Rapids concludes its 2025?26 season with a bold reimagining of Puccini?s Madama Butterfly, a poignant tale of survival, betrayal, and cultural collision. This landmark production marks Opera Grand Rapids? first-ever international co-production, in partnership with Calgary Opera and Arizona Opera. Led by an all-female, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) creative team, the production offers a fresh, culturally informed perspective on this timeless classic. Set in post-WWII Nagasaki, Japan, the opera follows Cio-Cio-San, a young Japanese woman who marries American naval officer B.F. Pinkerton, believing it to be a lasting union. When Pinkerton returns years later with his American wife to claim the son he never knew he had, Cio-Cio-San is forced to confront the devastating truth. With Puccini?s lush, heart-wrenching score, Madama Butterfly remains one of opera?s most emotionally powerful and enduring works.

For information about events at the DeVos Performance Hall, please call: *DeVos Performance Hall: 616-742-6500 *Broadway Grand Rapids: 616-235-6285 *Grand Rapids Ballet: 616-454-4771 *Grand Rapids Symphony: 616-454-9451 *Opera Grand Rapids: 616-451-2741

Will Call tickets are available at the DeVos Performance Hall beginning 1 1/2 hours prior to showtime. Customer must have their Confirmation Number and Photo Identification.

Parking is available within the surrounding area. Prices vary and are subject to change. For parking information please visit https://www.devosperformancehall.com/directions.aspx.

Customers needing special seating arrangements may purchase tickets online at Ticketmaster.com, or by visiting the DeVos Box Office prior to the event. Accessible Seating Terms: Wheelchair Accessible: seating location in which there are no stairs that allows for wheelchair or scooter usage. Companion Seat: seating for individuals that are attending an event with someone who requires wheelchair or semi-ambulatory seats. Semi-Ambulatory: seating reserved for those with limited mobility that may require walking a few incline/decline stairs.

The DeVos Performance Hall is a non-smoking facility. DeVos Performance Hall has adopted a limited bag size policy and does not permit bags larger than 12" x 9" x 3", other than those required for medical or parenting needs. All bags will be screened by security personnel. Policy is subject to change based on event policy.

- Children under 5 generally not recommended
- Some family-friendly shows have specific age guidelines
- Babes-in-arms policy varies by performance
- Must have ticket for seat, even for young children