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Madama Butterfly

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Madama Butterfly

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  • Sun, 5 December 2021, 14:00
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  • Tue, 7 December 2021, 19:00
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  • Fri, 10 December 2021, 14:00
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  • Sun, 12 December 2021, 14:00
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2021/2022 SEASON

Music by Giacomo PUCCINI
Opera in 2 Acts
Sung in Italian with English and Japanese surtitles
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5 Dec - 12 Dec, 2021 ( 4 Performances )

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Running time is 2 hours and 40 mins including one interval.

DETAILS

Set in Meiji period Nagasaki and punctuated with vibrant melodies such as the well-known aria "Un bel dì, vedremo", Puccini's Madama Butterfly is known and loved around the world. The Japan depicted by Puccini, who had never actually set foot in the country, feels real and we can only marvel at his deep insight and imagination. The NNTT production directed by KURIYAMA Tamiya casts a sharp eye on the social background of the story, especially Japan's relationship with America at the time. No matter how many times you have seen it, you will find something new in this outstanding production.

The title role will be performed by NAKAMURA Eri, whose career has taken her from the NNT Opera Studio to the world stage. She has gone from strength to strength, mesmerising audiences with her dramatic expression and honed technique. Opera fans the world over are looking forward to her appearance at the Opera Palace in this highly anticipated role. Alongside NAKAMURA's Cho-cho-san, two gifted singers will perform Americans; MURAKAMI Kota in the role of Pinkerton and Andrea BORGHINI in the role of Sharpless. Expectations are high for conductor SHIMONO Tatsuya returns to the podium following his success with Silence in 2015.

* Please note that there might be changes depending on the Covid-19 situation.

[Covid-19] Our Prevention Plan and Request to Our Patrons

The performances will be taking place based on the policies of the Japanese government and the Tokyo Metropolitan government, along with the guideline for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 infection by the Association of Public Theatres and Halls in Japan.

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NEWS & FEATURES

28TH October, 2021
Cast change : Madama Butterfly (5-12 Dec.) / Role of Pinkerton
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SYNOPSIS

Set in Meiji-period Nagasaki. US naval officer Lieutenant Pinkerton, who is about to take a young Japanese bride, is inspecting a house he is leasing from Goro, a marriage broker. He boasts that he can terminate the lease and marriage any time, but the American consul Sharpless, who knows that the bride is serious about the marriage, is worried about his frivolous attitude.
The procession of the bride and her friends arrives. Cio-Cio-San, who sings that she is the happiest girl in the world, admits that she is fifteen. Her family was once wealthy but her father was forced to commit suicide, and she now earns her living as a geisha. The ceremony is interrupted by her uncle Bonzo, a Buddhist priest, who denounces her for abandoning her faith. Festivities over, the couple retreat and enjoy the wedding night.

Three years have passed since Pinkerton has left for America. Cio-Cio-San awaits his return, believing his promise that he would come again 'when the robins build their nests'. Sharpless and Goro advise her to remarry, but she declines, as she has had a son by Pinkerton in his absence. Sharpless, who knows that Pinkerton has wed an American wife, leaves in shock. Eventually, Pinkerton's ship arrives in Nagasaki harbor. Cio-Cio-San and Suzuki, her loyal maid, decorate the house with flowers and await his arrival but he doesn't appear.
As Cio-Cio-San rests, Sharpless brings Pinkerton and Kate, Pinkerton's new wife, and Suzuki receives them. Pinkerton is full of remorse and runs from the scene. Cio-Cio-San sees Kate instead of Pinkerton and she agrees to give up her child so he could be brought up in America. She takes a final farewell of her child and stabs herself with her father's dagger, choosing "to die with honor rather than live in shame". Pinkerton is heard desperately calling her name.

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CREATIVE TEAM & CAST

CREATIVE TEAM

Conductor: SHIMONO Tatsuya
Production: KURIYAMA Tamiya
Set Design: SHIMA Jiro
Costume Design: MAEDA Ayako
Lighting Design: KATSUSHIBA Jiro

CAST

Madama Butterfly: NAKAMURA Eri
Pinkerton: MURAKAMI Kota
Sharpless: Andrea BORGHINI
Suzuki: TAJIMA Yuka
Goro: ITOGA Shuhei
Bonzo: SHIMAMURA Takeo
Il commissario imperiale: UENO Hiroyuki
Il Principe Yamadori: YOSHIKAWA Kenichi
Kate Pinkerton: SATO Michiko

Chorus: New National Theatre Chorus
Orchestra: Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

  • CREATIVE TEAM
  • CAST
  • SHIMONO Tatsuya
    Conductor
    SHIMONO Tatsuya
    KURIYAMA Tamiya
    Production
    KURIYAMA Tamiya
  • NAKAMURA Eri
    Madama Butterfly
    NAKAMURA Eri
    MURAKAMI Kota
    Pinkerton
    MURAKAMI Kota
    Andrea BORGHINI
    Sharpless
    Andrea BORGHINI
    TAJIMA Yuka
    Suzuki
    TAJIMA Yuka

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    ¥22,000
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    ¥16,500
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    ¥11,000
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    ¥6,600
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    ¥3,300
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  • Z
    ¥1,650*
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SEATING PLAN

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10:00 - 18:00

Booking Opens: Sat, 6 Nov 2021, 10:00am

*The tickets will be sold for all seats as normal (except the seats in rows 1-2 on the 1st Floor).

Booking Z seats (Day tickets) 1,650 yen

  • You are able to purchase Z seat tickets online from 10:00 am. Click "BUY TICKETS" next to "Z" under each performance information.
  • There is a handling charge of ¥330 (incl. tax).
  • Only when seats allocated as Z seat are still available 2 hours before the show starts, you are able to purchase these tickets at the Box Office of the theatre.
  • Note that all Z seats are on a first come, first served basis and will come with restricted views.

Concession Prices

Under 15s discounts and Z seats (Day Tickets) are available online. Other types of discount tickets are not available online. Please inquire at the Box Office or by telephone.

*Please note that further changes or cancellations may be required as the coronavirus situation develops or to comply with requests from the Government.

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    • For Seat D of Opera performances, maximum of 2 tickets per person on the first day of ticket sale.
    • No admittance to pre-school children. Each child older than this age requires a ticket for entry, even when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
    • Tickets may not be changed or refunded except following conditions.
      • When the performance is cancelled.
      • In case you correspond to the conditions as mentioned on this page
      • If you choose not to attend the performance due to prevent infection.

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 At that point, we will tell you the Refund method.

  • A special discount price is available for disabled guests. Please inquire at the Box Office for details.
  • Users of wheelchairs are requested to contact the Box Office.
  • Please note that cast change may be required depending on the situation.
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