Madama Butterfly Tickets

Madama Butterfly
Literature is the reflection of life, and like any theatrical performance, it gives the resonance of the ills and wells of life. First staged in 1988, M. Butterfly is an inimitable excellent theatrical production play by David Henry Hwang that revolves around the dilemma of cultural stereotypes of the West and East. The anecdote is mainly inspired by the real life story of the relationship between Shi Pei-Pu and Bernard Boursicot.

The theme of this production is drawn by the opera, Madama Butterfly. Some critics have labeled the play as racist for its portrayal of submissive and passive Asian women as being the 'ideal woman'. The opera fits into a longer tradition, as outlined in Edward Said's Orientalism, for example, of Western writers imaging and shaping the East according to their own prejudices. The play M. Butterfly is an attempt to deal with and subvert these patterns.

The ultimate reason for success of this play is its outstanding theme, which immediately captures the interest of spectators. The entire play is divided into two distinct acts. The first act sheds light on the antagonist of the play, Rene Gallimard who is employed with the French Embassy based in China. The story progresses as he falls insanely in love with a young and perfect looking opera singer, Song Liling. After spending a considerable amount of time together in France, it is finally revealed to Gallimard that the woman he was deeply infatuated with is actually a man camouflaged as a female. Followed by this, Gallimard is taken by misery, heartbreak and despair. The play brilliantly exhibits the brimming emotions of a true lover who cannot help his sentiments despite knowing the much ugly truth about his beloved.

The sparkling performances of all artists in M. Butterfly were esteemed with a standing ovation by the spectators. Throughout the play, the viewers experience a mixed array of emotions. M. Butterfly can make anyone laugh their hearts out due to the light humor incorporated in it and at the same time it can dampen the spirits of the viewers with its melodramatic and poignant scenes.

The final act of the play is ought to stun the audiences and raise questions in their minds. What happens next? Is Gallimard really the victim here? How does Song react to all this? Find out the answers to all these questions by catching this show. It is the sort of play that ignites deep and passionate post-show discussions because it never really answers its central question-did he know?-conclusively.

Owing to the wonderful set designs, costumes and lighting, the play has earned a lot of appreciation from the theatre lovers and critics. In 1988, M. Butterfly was graced with the Drama Desk Award for Best New Play and to this day, it s regarded as one of the most brilliantly composed plays in history. To watch this bitter sweet saga live on stage, do not forget to get hold of your M. Butterfly tickets promptly!