$5 student tickets are still available for Madama Butterfly! 🎟️
If you’ve been meaning to make it to the opera this season, this is your chance. Join us May 15 & 16 at DeVos Performance Hall for our final mainstage production.
Call our box office to reserve at 616.451.2741 ext3
We are honored to share that Stinney: An American Execution has been nominated for a Michigan Emmy® Award.
This recognition is a testament to the powerful collaboration behind the production and its ongoing impact.
Streaming now on PBS.
📸: Alfield Reeves @alfieldreevesphotography
🏆: Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
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🎉Single tickets are now available!
Our full 2025-26 season features H.M.S. Pinafore, Stuck Elevator, Madama Butterfly, and a full lineup of concerts and events.
🎟️Ready to plan your season? Purchase at
Note: Madama Butterfly single tickets can only be purchased through Ticketmaster.
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Madama Butterfly Opens Tonight! 🦋
We are excited to welcome you to opening weekend at DeVos Performance Hall this Friday and Saturday.
Please review the important information below to help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
**IMPORTANT**
All seating assignments were sent to patrons through Ticketmaster.
�Before arriving at the theater, verify that your digital tickets have come from Ticketmaster with specific seating assignments.
If you are unable to locate your tickets, please search your email inbox before calling the OGR box office.
👉Performance Information
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
House Opens: 7:00 PM
Performance Begins: 7:30 PM
�We encourage patrons to arrive early to allow time for parking, security screening, and seating prior to curtain.
📲Mobile Tickets:
�Please save your tickets to your Apple Wallet or Google Wallet before arriving at the theater. Screenshots will not scan for entry.
If attending with a group, we recommend entering together.
Please review DeVos security information and venue policies and plan accordingly.
We asked conductor Judith Yan to share her thoughts on Madama Butterfly, her connection to the work, and what makes this production feel especially meaningful right now.
Swipe to read her reflections ahead of opening weekend. 🎶🦋
📸: David Howells (Gros Morne)
Understanding the character of Cio-Cio-San 🌸
A closer look at her story, her world, and the choices that shape one of opera’s most complex and enduring characters.
Madama Butterfly at DeVos Hall.
May 15&16
Last nights kimono lesson with the chorus. 👘
Learning the technique, detail, and care behind these traditional garments was a special experience. Many of the kimono featured in our production of Madama Butterfly are authentic vintage pieces, hand-selected and coordinated by costume designer Mariko Ohigashi.
Several obi were hand-sewn by her mother, and many of the fabrics and garments have been passed down through generations within her family.
The production also features personal heirlooms and props from set designer Chika Shimizu and cultural consultant Asuka Morinaga — meaningful pieces that have lived through and survived WWII.
Grateful to learn not only the movement and dressing techniques, but also the history and care carried within each piece.
See Madama Butterfly live at DeVos Performance Hall 🦋
May 15 & 16
Thank you to all who joined us for a thoughtful discussion on AAPI representation and the future of opera at KDL last night. 💫
Big thanks to our Guest Artistic Director, Mo Zhou, Em, and Karen Vuong (our brilliant Cio-Cio-San) for leading such a meaningful conversation.
A closer look at this stunning uchikake, a traditional Japanese wedding kimono. Generously donated by one of our longtime patron’s, Barbara Hohman, for Madama Butterfly. 🌸
This piece carries both cultural and personal history, and its presence adds depth to the visual world of the production.
We're continuously grateful for our community's support as we gear up for opening night!
May 15&16
Last OPERAtunity of the season 🎭
Middle and high school students are invited to join us for a special evening at Madama Butterfly—including an educational workshop, pizza party, and a behind-the-scenes dress rehearsal viewing at DeVos Performance Hall.
📍 May 13, 2026
⏰ Begins at 5:45 PM
Spots are limited. Register through the form linked below.
For questions, email [email protected]
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Meet the talented cast of Madama Butterfly! 🌟
Our artists are hard at work rehearsing, and we can't wait to bring this epic story to life on stage. Follow along for exclusive peeks at the cast and production.
Tickets available now. Purchase through our box office or Ticketmaster only.
