Opera Louisiane

Opera Louisiane Opéra Louisiane is the Capital City's Opera Company! We produce opera of the highest caliber.

Our mission is to present high quality, professional operatic performances showcasing internationally acclaimed talent in the hopes of culturally enriching our community, educating our school children, and providing professional performance opportunities for Louisiana artists.

Our worked overtime at Madama Butterfly with that crowd we had!As always, everyone looked stunning. We truly enjoyed s...
04/16/2026

Our worked overtime at Madama Butterfly with that crowd we had!

As always, everyone looked stunning. We truly enjoyed seeing all of you and can't wait to welcome you back.

We can’t let this night end without saying “wow.” There’s nothing like the full house we had for Madama Butterfly tonigh...
04/12/2026

We can’t let this night end without saying “wow.”

There’s nothing like the full house we had for Madama Butterfly tonight. The laughter at Butterfly’s impression of an American judge. The shared silence at the ending. Even the boos for a certain character during the bows (iykyk).

You, the audience, were the final missing piece of this performance. Thank you.

More to come from us very soon.

It's tonight! Madama Butterfly. Go to OperaLouisiane.com for last minute tickets.7 p.m. on Saturday, April 11River Cente...
04/11/2026

It's tonight! Madama Butterfly. Go to OperaLouisiane.com for last minute tickets.

7 p.m. on Saturday, April 11
River Center Theatre for Performing Arts
240 St Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Cast:
Cio-Cio-San: Teresa Perrotta
B.F. Pinkerton: Joshua Dennis
Suzuki: Hilary Ginther
Sharpless: Dennis Jesse
Goro: Brian Downen
The Imperial Commissioner: Brayden Guitreau
The Official Registrar: Phillip Vincent
The B***e: Johnnie Bankens
Yakusidé: Wenxin Sha
The Mother: Rose Mary Williams
The Aunt: Maria Almonte
The Cousin: Lauren Honea
Prince Yamadori: Nicholas Dieux
Kate Pinkerton: Grace McMahon

Creative & Production Team:
General Director Paul Groves | Artistic Director & Conductor Michael Borowitz | Stage Director Josh Shaw | Director of Operations Shannon LaBiche | Production & Operations Coordinator David R. Baker II | Assistant Stage Managers McKenley Hobson and Dillon Good | Lighting Designer Therrin J. Eber | Associated Lighting Designer Inji Ha | Costume Designer Kyla Kazuschyk | Wig & Makeup Designer Laurin Hart | Rehearsal Pianist Kristin Scioneaux | Orchestra Personnel Manager Rafael Galván Herrera | Supertitle Operator Brett Ochoa | Set provided by New Orleans Opera Association, H. Lloyd Hawkins Scenic Studio

Community Chorus:
Maria Almonte | Jennie Bae | Gage Blackwell | Beth Bordelon | Devin Bureau | Cristina Escobedo | Brayden Guitreau | Lauren Honea | Keith James | Jaden LeBean | Yimo Li | Celeste Lovelady | Alan MacAdams | Mary Jean McAdams | Nancy McAdams | Cathy McManus | James New | Wenxin Sha | Trisha Thatai | Phillip Vincent | Rose Mary Williams | Jennifer Zuckerman

Orchestra:
Violin I: Rafael Galván Herrera | Johan Pepper | Sarah Yen | Giovanna Volpi | Daniel Fabre | Violin II: Rachel Reese-Kollmeyer | Kai-Chun Wong | Pedro Paredes | Carlos Eduardo Orta | Viola: Nasr Ali Sheikh | Sonia Feres | Cassandra Magee | Cello: Jaime Compton-Galvan | Ismini Vassiliadou | YongHao Pan | Bass: Javier Avendaño | Flute/Piccolo: Suzanne Buerkle | Oboe: Andrew William Parker | Clarinet: Tyler Bourque | Bassoon: Leah Espinoza | French Horn: Jelsson Flores | Trumpet: David Perkins | Trombone: Spencer Hudson | Percussion: Rosalinda Ramirez | Timpani: Chase Gillett | Harp: Gabriela Werries

If you're coming to Madama Butterfly on Saturday night, here are some things to know:1.) While the show starts at 7 p.m....
04/10/2026

If you're coming to Madama Butterfly on Saturday night, here are some things to know:

1.) While the show starts at 7 p.m., the doors to the River Center Theatre lobby open at 6 p.m. The Zydeco hockey team has a big game right next door, so you'll want to be early for parking. The concessions will be open for you to enjoy before the show.

2.) The River Center Theatre has a clear bag policy. What's permitted? Clear bag (plastic, vinyl or PVC) under 12 in by 12 in by 6 in., OR non-clear bag under 5 in. by 7 in.

3.) There will be two intermissions at 15 minutes each.

Don't have seats? Lock in your tickets before they're gone: OperaLouisiane.com

Cast:
Cio-Cio-San: Teresa Perrotta
B.F. Pinkerton: Joshua Dennis
Suzuki: Hilary Ginther
Sharpless: Dennis Jesse
Goro: Brian Downen
The Imperial Commissioner: Brayden Guitreau
The Official Registrar: Phillip Vincent
The B***e: Johnnie Bankens
Yakusidé: Wenxin Sha
The Mother: Rose Mary Williams
The Aunt: Maria Almonte
The Cousin: Lauren Honea
Prince Yamadori: Nicholas Dieux
Kate Pinkerton: Grace McMahon

Creative & Production Team:
General Director Paul Groves | Artistic Director & Conductor Michael Borowitz | Stage Director Josh Shaw | Director of Operations Shannon LaBiche | Production & Operations Coordinator David R. Baker II | Assistant Stage Managers McKenley Hobson and Dillon Good | Lighting Designer Therrin J. Eber | Associated Lighting Designer Inji Ha | Costume Designer Kyla Kazuschyk | Wig & Makeup Designer Laurin Hart | Rehearsal Pianist Kristin Scioneaux | Orchestra Personnel Manager Rafael Galván Herrera | Supertitle Operator Brett Ochoa | Set provided by New Orleans Opera Association, H. Lloyd Hawkins Scenic Studio

Suzuki and Cio-Cio-San in the theatre, and more Madama Butterfly behind the scenes shots.7 p.m. on Saturday, April 11Riv...
04/10/2026

Suzuki and Cio-Cio-San in the theatre, and more Madama Butterfly behind the scenes shots.

7 p.m. on Saturday, April 11
River Center Theatre for Performing Arts
240 St Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Get your tickets today: OperaLouisiane.com

04/10/2026

Can't sleep? Pop those headphones in, turn your phone sideways and drift off to the sound of our incredible Madama Butterfly orchestra and chorus. 🦋🌕🎶

7 p.m. on Saturday, April 11
River Center Theatre for Performing Arts
240 St Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Get your tickets today: OperaLouisiane.com

04/10/2026

Watch LSU student Timothy Wayne perform at the Texas Club Friday Country music artist Timothy Wayne and special guest Cody Lee will perform at the Texas Club on Friday, April 10. Wayne is a current LSU senior and an award-winning country artist. He’s played at the CMA Fest, the Rose Parade, the iH...

Opera fans, this one is going to be big. Madama Butterfly is going to have one of the biggest audiences that Opéra Louis...
04/10/2026

Opera fans, this one is going to be big. Madama Butterfly is going to have one of the biggest audiences that Opéra Louisiane has had in a while.

So, we need your help: What do first time opera goers need to know? We know there will be some in the house!

7 p.m. on Saturday, April 11
River Center Theatre for Performing Arts
240 St Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Get your tickets today: OperaLouisiane.com

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529 Convention Street
Baton Rouge, LA
70802

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+12253772029

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