Coffee at Kerr

THIS EVENT WILL BE A PREVIEW FOR OUR UPCOMING PRODUCTION OF Madama Butterfly.

Featuring some of the most exquisite arias and beautiful duets ever composed, this critically acclaimed new co-production is grounded during the Allied occupation of postwar Japan between 1946 and 1953.

Madama Butterfly follows the young Cio-Cio-San as she dreams of a future filled with love alongside Lt. Pinkerton, an American naval officer. As the tale unfolds, betrayal and heartbreak cast their shadow, leading to an unforgettable finale.

Arizona Opera’s production — with Puccini’s ravishing score, an extraordinary cast and orchestra, new sets and costumes, and a design team of all first-generation Asian women — explores the passion for finding a better life, the heartfelt desire to be seen and accepted, and the cost of believing in promises that are built on fundamentally unequal ground.

This engaging preview will feature musical examples that illuminate this Puccini masterpiece and explore the emotional depth of this timeless opera.

Presented by Dr. David Schildkret.

Refreshments provided by Renegade Coffee Company.

Coffee and refreshments are served in the Crescendo Garden at 9:30 AM. Event begins at 10:30 AM.

RSVPs open two weeks prior to this event.