In celebration of Giacomo Puccini’s 150th anniversary, Madison Opera presents one of the composer’s most beloved works. Madama Butterfly recounts the emotional story of a young geisha seduced and abandoned by an American Navy lieutenant. Set in a spectacular new production by the acclaimed Japanese artist, Jun Kaneko, Madison Opera’s production is sure to move audiences with a dramatic and visual splendor, matched only by Puccini’s breathtaking music. Italian maestro, Leonardo Vordoni and stage director Leslie Swackhamer lead an outstanding cast featuring soprano Maria Kanyova as Cio Cio San.