Madama Butterfly

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.