Madama Butterfly at Sydney Opera House Tickets
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About Madama Butterfly
Cio-Cio-San is a woman who dreams of a bigger life. Pinkerton is a man who sees only a butterfly, something he can capture and keep. His callous pursuit ripples into sweeping tragedy.
Puccini’s eternally popular Madama Butterfly is a profoundly moving experience. The yearning score soars to incredible heights (Cio-Cio-San’s dazzling Un bel di) and offers moments of exquisite stillness (the Humming Chorus).
Moffatt Oxenbould’s award-winning production is timeless. Tiny candles glimmer among floating flowers in a real onstage moat. Sliding paper panels reveal and conceal the secrets everyone is keeping. Sumptuous, colourful costumes are inspired by Japanese traditional dress. It’s a serene, stunning backdrop for the unfolding emotional turmoil.
Extraordinary singers draw every ounce of emotion out of the passionate score, led by conductors Andrea Battistoni, Erina Yashima and Paul Fitzsimon. Four emerging international stars make their Australian debuts. Sopranos Guanqun Yu and Vittoria Yeo have performed all over Europe and America and now share the role of Cio-Cio-San at the Sydney Opera House along with Australian star Olivia Cranwell. La Scala-trained tenor Oreste Cosimo and versatile young American tenor Robert Watson sing the role of Pinkerton.
This is a must-see production of a must-see opera (back by popular demand) featuring must-see singers — a bucket list performance you’ll remember forever.
Run time
2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Start date
3rd January, 2026
End date
25th March, 2026
Venue
Joan Sutherland Theatre | Sydney Opera House
Accessibility
Complete access information for all Sydney Opera House theatres may be found here
There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in all theatres. To book accessible seating contact Box Office on +61 2 9250 7777
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE:
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Sydney Opera House is a six-minute walk to Circular Quay which is regularly served by public buses, trains and ferries to Circular Quay.
BY BICYCLE: Bicycle parking is located beneath the Monumental Steps.
BY CAR: Wilson Parking owns and operates the public Sydney Opera House Car Park, which is located at 2 Macquarie Street (Northern end). The car park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and has undercover access to the Sydney Opera House Lower Concourse.
Further information of getting to the Sydney Opera House can be found here.
More information about Madama Butterfly
★★★★ “A beautiful and moving experience" - Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★ “Superb from beginning to end in every respect" - BACHTRACK
“A production that deserves to be seen again and again.” - AussieTheatre.com
Conductor: Andrea Battistoni (3-24 Jan & 7-14 Mar), Paul Fitzsimon (29 Jan-4 Feb & 18-25 Mar), Erina Yashima (7 Feb–3 Mar)
Director: Moffatt Oxenbould AM
Set & Costume Designers: Russell Cohen and Peter England
Lighting Designer: Robert Bryan
Movement & Revival Director: Matthew Barclay
CAST
Cio-Cio-San: Guanqun Yu (3 Jan–4 Feb), Vittoria Yeo (7 Feb–7 Mar),Olivia Cranwell (11–25 Mar)
Suzuki: Sian Sharp (3 Jan–4 Feb),Angela Hogan (7 Feb–25 Mar)
Pinkerton: Robert Watson (3 Jan–4 Feb), Oreste Cosimo (7 Feb–25 Mar)
Sharpless: Samuel Dundas (3 Jan–4 Feb), Luke Gabbedy (7 Feb–7 Mar), Warwick Fyfe (11–25 Mar)
Goro: Virgilio Marino (3 Jan–4 Feb), Michael Petruccelli (7 Feb–25 Mar)
Bonze: David Parkin (3 Jan–4 Feb), Gennadi Dubinsky (7 Feb–25 Mar)
Kate Pinkerton: Jane Ede (3 Jan–4 Feb), Chelsea Burns (7 Feb–25 Mar)
Yamadori: Leon Vitogiannis (3 Jan–4 Feb), Alexander Hargreaves (7 Feb–25 Mar)
Opera Australia Orchestra
Opera Australia Chorus
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Madama Butterfly?
Madama Butterfly runs for 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
Which theatre is Madama Butterfly at?
Madama Butterfly is at Sydney's Joan Sutherland Theatre | Sydney Opera House, which is located at Bennelong Point, Sydney, 2000.
How much are tickets for Madama Butterfly?
Madama Butterfly tickets start at $84.
How do you get tickets for Madama Butterfly?
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