Sept 14 – 24, 2023 | 118 Boylston Street
Exhibit hours: Sept 14 & 22 – 5:00 -7:30PM, Sept 17 & 24 – 1:00 – 3:00PM, 6:00 – 7:30PM.
Curated in partnership with historian and filmmaker Arthur Dong, this exhibit, History Comes to Life in Madama Butterfly will explore BLO’s new production of Puccini’s opera through the lens of its inspirations, from San Francisco’s storied nightclub Forbidden City to the mass incarceration of thousands of American citizens following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The culmination of The Butterfly Process, a 3-year exploration centering authentic storytelling with new approaches to canonical operas, BLO’s Butterfly finds its inspiration from historical places and events of that era.
Hosted by ArtsEmerson, this exhibit features a combination of film and visual displays, aiming to complement both the experience of those attending performances and those who are interested in learning more about BLO’s work and partnerships surrounding this production.
Curated by Sara O’Brien, Senior Director of Public Engagement, and Arthur Dong, Filmmaker, Author, and Curator.
FREE TO ALL (Ticket to Madama Butterfly not required.)
Questions? Contact us at access@blo.org.
