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In this tragic story of innocence betrayed, an abandoned young woman prays for her lover's return. 

Set in 19th century Japan, Madama Butterfly is based on a David Belasco play and inspired numerous plays, films and musicals including M. Butterfly and Miss Saigon.  Its roles of a callous American officer, B.F. Pinkerton, who marries and leaves Cio-Cio-San, the vulnerable Japanese heroine who exemplifies grit and transcendent grace, have made famous several great tenors and sopranos.  Sung in Italian with English super titles.