M. Butterfly tickets

Name: M. Butterfly
Start: 2026-02-05
End: 2026-03-14
Location: San Francisco Playhouse

Engage with a story that blurs cultural lines and explores human connection.

A performer in traditional Japanese attire stands on stage with arms raised, holding a fan, against a blue-lit background during a theatrical production.

A man stands behind a woman with his arms around her waist, both looking upward, framed by an ornate gold frame on stage.

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A man in a white shirt leans on a chair, looking upward, with a blurred figure in red illuminated in the background.

About M. Butterfly

David Henry Hwang’s M. Butterfly is a captivating drama that subverts Puccini’s Madame Butterfly through the true story of a French diplomat’s 20-year affair with a Chinese opera singer. As cultural and personal identities blur, the play challenges our assumptions about love, power, and deception. With its clever twists and poignant humor, M. Butterfly is a thought-provoking exploration of desire, illusion, and the complexities of human connection.

Know before you go

Onsite parking not available, and the hotel's valet is only available to guests of the Kensington Park Hotel. To reserve a parking spot with SpotHero, visit the San Francisco Playhouse SpotHero Parking Page. Limited street parking is also available.