Houston Ballet: Madam Butterfly

Stanton Welch’s internationally acclaimed Madame Butterfly gets a weekend run at
Miller Outdoor Theatre by the Houston Ballet. The tragic story of Cio-Cio San, an innocent and beautiful geisha who turns her back on her family and religion in order to marry an American
naval lieutenant, Madame Butterfly is set to a stirring score by Puccini. Watch for the wedding night pas de deux between Cio-Cio San and her lieutenant which closes the first act.

8 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr. For information, call
281-373-3386 or visit milleroutdoortheatre.com. Free.

May 10-12, 8 p.m., 2013