Jun 15 2023
Opera Rap: The Real Butterfly

Opera Rap: The Real Butterfly

Presented by Cincinnati Opera and Cincinnati Art Museum at Cincinnati Art Museum

For Cincinnati Opera’s 2023 production of Madame Butterfly, costume design is a key piece of the opera’s storytelling, indicating a character’s geographic provenance, social status, and economic opportunity. Evans Mirageas will be joined by Cynthia Amnéus, Chief Curator and Curator of Fashion Arts and Textiles for the Cincinnati Art Museum, to discuss the making and meaning of traditional Japanese garments. After the presentation, guests will be invited to view authentic Japanese clothing and other pieces from the museum’s collection of Japanese art.

Admission is FREE. Reservations required (limit 4 per household).

Opera Raps Sponsor:

The Evelo|Singer|Sullivan Group, Merrill Private Wealth

Admission Info

Admission is FREE. Reservations required (limit 4 per household).

Phone: 513-241-2742

Email: tickets@cincinnatiopera.org

Dates & Times

2023/06/15 - 2023/06/15

Additional time info:

After the presentation, guests will be invited to view authentic Japanese clothing and other pieces from the museum’s collection of Japanese art.

Location Info

Cincinnati Art Museum

953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Parking Info

Parking: FREE. Bike Racks are available outside the Main Entrance of the Art Museum. Hook up to one of our Marcel Duchamp-inspired racks during your visit! Accessible Parking is available in our north parking lot, just past the main visitor parking lot and entrance. Wheelchair + Stroller Entry is available via our DeWitt Entrance, on the east side of the museum, near the accessible parking. Access to the Mary R. Schiff Library + Archives is available via our Castellini Foundation Entrance, just to the right of the main entrance on the west side of the building.