Dinner and an Opera: Puccini's Madame Butterfly from Casa Italiana
Casa Italiana Cultural Center (1051 N. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90012)
- Full Price:
- $70.00
- Our Price:
- FREE - $35.00*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Madame Butterfly have expired.
The last date listed for Madame Butterfly was Sunday June 14, 2009 / 2:30pm.
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Goldstar Member Tips
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Mindy on Where to Park
Small parking lots adjacent, get there early!
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Jansue on What to Wear
Casual . You can dress up if you choose,
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Agripina Payuyo on What to Wear
Casual or a little more than casual.
Goldstar Member Reviews
Sonia
It was a nice afternoon, the food came out too slow...The subtitles were too small to read and on the edges of the projector they were too blury... Good orchestra and cast...Written on Jun 15 2009
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Well, wow. What can I say?! It was like I was at a bad Italian wedding! The food was VERY VERY good!!! and thankfully, they let me eat because I was an hour and a half late! I didn't understand the timing based on Goldstars instructions... my fault. After the meal, and the lovely people I was crammed next to, the performance started!Written on Jun 15 2009
It was on the stage at the Catholic school. They performed where the first grade did "Singing in the rain!" (which was probably better!) The artists were good, I shouldn't have expected much for the price but my favorite part after my immediate nap, (thank the nona's that made the pasta sauce) the man a few in front of me was chuckling and trying to hold in his laughter... THE VIOLIN was very off! It was disturbing and obvious! He was laughing like a child.. which was wonderful!!! :) I wish I could hug him because he changed my anger to 4th grade joy!!
After the intermission.. there was a raffle for the church (figures) and we won a wrench!! When the performance started.. we quietly left like half the other guest before us!!
wow. quite an experience.
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Linda F.
Food was okay - service was great. Line of sight to stage was completely blocked by a pole and a videographer. Casting not so good. Acoustics - horrible. Orchestra too loud and subtitles too small to read. I have never left a show this early in - ever.Written on Jun 15 2009
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M. Gatto
Soprano as Madama Butterfly was stupendous! WHAT A VOICE!Written on Jun 21 2009
Service was very good, food was adequate, wine was cheap and good, crowded seating
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More Information About Madame Butterfly
Description
<p>Madame Butterfly is the heart-wrenching story of a beautiful young geisha who sacrifices her family, her religion and, ultimately, her life for her American husband. Butterfly is the young bride of Lieutenant Pinkerton, who buys Butterfly's love while stationed in Japan and with no intention of ever taking her home to America. A sumptuous 5-course dinner included in price of the ticket. Starring acclaimed Venezuelan Soprano Begona Bilboa as Butterfly.</p>
About the Ticket Supplier: Casa Italiana Opera Company
Casa Italiana is the oldest continuously operating small opera company in Southern California. Each opera is staged with a full chorus and full orchestra, mixing unknown talent with leading professionals.