# Santa Fe Opera’s Bold Butterfly Revival | Santa Fe News

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Podcast: [Santa Fe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/santa-fe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599076)
Published: 2026-07-05T04:55:43+00:00
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Santa Fe Opera’s season opener revives Madama Butterfly with a sleek, modern set and bold casting choices—every Japanese role sung by performers of Asian heritage. Karen Chia-ling Ho delivers a commanding, empowered Butterfly, while Stephen Costello’s Pinkerton feels emotionally flat until the second act. Supporting cast shines: Sun-Ly Pierce’s Suzuki is a revelation in stagecraft, Jarrett Ott brings gravitas to Sharpless, and Ya-Chung Huang’s Goro adds vibrant energy. Conductor John Fiore elevates the orchestra, especially during the iconic second-act instrumental break. Using the Brescia version, the production deepens character arcs, notably Kate Pinkerton’s role. A visually stunning, emotionally layered revival—don’t miss it if you’re in town. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ae16c8847a0b48ce

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