How many puppeteers does it take to make theatrical magic?🤯 Anthony Minghella’s beloved production of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly is back on the Met stage! Check out this look behind the scenes at the Bunraku-style puppetry used for Cio-Cio-San’s child in this heart-wrenching drama. Madama Butterfly is on stage through March 28. Marco Armiliato and Carlo Rizzi conduct. 🎟️Buy your tickets at the box office, on the Met Opera app, or on our website: metopera.app.link/MadamaButterfly Videography by

Happy 50th anniversary to Pacific Overtures! From Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman, Pacific Overtures combines elements of Kabuki theatre with traditional Broadway style to create an innovative and original theatrical experience. Directed by Harold Prince and starring Mako as Reciter, Isao Sato as Kayama, and Sab Shimono as Manjiro, the original Broadway production was nominated for ten Tony Awards and took home Best Scenic Design (Boris Aronson) and Best Costume Design (Florence Klotz).⁠ ⁠ [ID