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opera in the park
Live from the LA Opera Stage to the Big Screen at El Cariso Park in Sylmar
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Broadcast begins at 6:00pm
El Cariso Community Regional Park | 13100 Hubbard St., Sylmar, CA 91342
Lights, camera, action: Gather your blankets and lawn chairs, pack your picnic, and come experience the music and drama of Madame Butterfly under the stars. This Madame Butterfly gets a stunning and cinematic twist, taking place on a 1930s film set transforming the look of this beloved opera classic. An American officer in turn-of-the-century Japan wants a bride, and a greedy marriage broker obliges, assuring him that the union can be easily dissolved.
This event is free to attend and open to all ages.
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Event Details
Arrive early and explore your artsy side, enjoy family friendly crafts with LA Opera Connects, then join us on grass for lawn games including Connect 4, Jenga, and more or stop by our food vendors and other booths for preshow treats and fun.
What to Bring: Bring your own blankets, low lawn seats, and cushions. Don't forget your sweaters and jackets. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed.
What Not to Bring: Large coolers, canopies, tents, or sun umbrellas. Sorry, no pets.
Parking: Additional Free parking with shuttles available at Mission College, 13278 Eldridge Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342 directly next to El Cariso Park.
Activities & Crafts
- Get a balloon animal or caricature portrait before the show starts
- Have your face painted by Work of Heart a biodegradable glitter bar
- Cool down with a free portable fan (a gift from Sylmar Studios )
- Be amazed by Magic Castle magician Belle Daily
- Performances by the Pacoima Charter Violin Ensemble and ISANA Visual & Performing Arts.
- ...don't miss our gift basket giveaways, LA Opera merchandise giveaways, and more!!
Food Vendors
- Grab some great barbeque at Mita Mita Creations
- Try out delicious tacos from D's Tipsy Tacos.
- Craving dessert? We've got you covered with funnel cake from What the Funnel
- Other sweet treats are also available from Desserts made Angelically
More About Madame Butterfly
The innocent Cio-Cio-San believes they're in love, even as Lt. Pinkerton moves on. For three years, she fights off rising debts and new suitors, refusing to believe she's been abandoned. But when their long-awaited reunion finally arrives, the lieutenant isn't alone-- and he isn't here for her. End scene.
Korean soprano Karah Son reprises her signature role as Puccini’s tragic heroine trying to find her way in a world dominated by men. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman is the callous Pinkerton, with Hyona Kim as Suzuki, Cio-Cio-San’s devoted maid who sees right past his gentlemanly facade, and Michael Sumuel as Sharpless, the sympathetic American consul. James Conlon, "the most accomplished music director currently working on the podium of an American opera house" (Opera News), opens the season conducting Puccini's poignant and unforgettable score.
The simulcast will be sung in Italian and subtitled in English and Spanish.
Want to attend the performance in-person at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion?
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LA Opera’s Opera in the Park is made possible with generous support from:
