Casa Italiana Cultural Center (Los Angeles, CA)
Casa Italiana Opera Company presents Puccini's beloved tragedy, Madame Butterfly, accompanied by a full five-course meal. 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
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The last date listed for Madame Butterfly was Sunday June 14, 2009 / 2:30pm. (view all dates)
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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!
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.
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.
Soprano as Madama Butterfly was stupendous! WHAT A VOICE!
Service was very good, food was adequate, wine was cheap and good, crowded seating
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<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>
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.