Madama Butterfly
Contributors: Giacosa, Giuseppe, 1847-1906; Callaway, Paul, 1909-1995; Koyke, Hizi; Pitkin, William; Mellen, Constance; Waring, James D.; Long, John Luther, 1861-1927; Belasco, David, 1853-1931; Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924; Opera Society of Washington; Lisner Auditorium (Organization : Washington, D.C.); Richard L. Coe Theater Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Published: 1965
Language: eng
Description: The Opera Society of Washington, "Madama Butterfly," opera in three acts, music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by L. Illica and G. Giacosa, based on the book by John L. Long and the drama by David Belasco, world premiere: Feb. 17, 1904, La Scala, Milan, U.S. premiere: Oct. 15, 1906, Washington, D.C. Conducted by Paul Callaway, staged by Hizi Koyke, sets by William Pitkin, costumes supervised by Constance Mellen, technical direction and lighting by James D. Waring.
Notes: Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, Friday February 19 at 8:00, Sunday, February 21 at 5:30, Monday, February 22 at 8:00. Ninth season, 1964-1965.

Title devised by Library staff.

Cast: Nicholas di Virgilio, Robert Schmorr, Edith Evans, William Metcalf, Maria di Gerlando, Carol Cramer, Marjorie Green, Kaija Juusela, Charles Stenmetz, James Morris, Richard Dirksen, Lee Cass, Rose Thorman, Christianne McMillen, the Opera Society Orchestra and Chorus.

In: Richard L. Coe Theater Programs Collection (Library of Congress).