RMHUC at the Opera
~Madama Butterfly~
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Reception and Tour: at 6:00 pm MDT
Opera Colorado Performance: at 7:30 pm MDT
Ticketing Information:
Purchase and seat selection in the RMHUC block:
1. Navigate to: Events | Opera Colorado - Opera Colorado
2. In the top right corner, ensure you enter the promo code HARVARD in the Apply Promo box.
3. After applying the promo, the page will only display the Thursday night performance of Madama Butterfly (May 7, 2026)
4. Click the purple arrow next to Buy Now and you will be directed to the seat map. The map will only display tickets set aside for RMHUC. You can select your desired price level from the seat map.
* Price Class 2: $170.50
* Price Class 4: $62.92
* Price Class 5: $45.32
If purchased in the RMHUC block ...
... the Ticket cost includes Pre-performance Reception and hors d'oeuvres and, of course, the performance!
Location:
The Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Denver Performing Arts Complex
14th Street at Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80204
Join us for a special May 7 performance of Puccini's beloved opera Madama Butterfly performed by Opera Colorado, Colorado's premier opera company.
RMHUC attendees will also enjoy a pre-performance VIP reception with hors d'ouevres, a presentation by the Colorado Opera's General Director & CEO, Barbara Lynne Jamison, about the production, followed by an onstage tour.
We will meet again during both intermissions for complimentary prosecco and conversation.
Whether you are an opera aficionado or new to the art form, this is a unique opportunity to experience a classic opera in Denver with your fellow alums and their guests. The opera is performed in its original Italian, with English and Spanish subtitles.
We have reserved blocks of seats with different degrees of visibility to the stage, acoustical fidelity, and price.
Ticketing Information: for Members only until April 21, 2026
To become a member of the RMHUC, please follow this link: Become a Member
Event Timeline for May 7, 2026:
6:00 pm - Enter Opera House, scan ticket, proceed to Harvard gathering
6:15 pm - Introduction to the Opera by Opera Colorado General & Artistic Director
6:30 pm - On stage exclusive tour begins
7:00 pm - Tour ends
7:30 pm - Opera begins
The opera runtime is approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes, including the 2 intermissions.
Attire: There is no formal dress code but most patrons wear business casual clothing. Almost anything is acceptable, from jeans to gowns.
About Madama Butterfly
Music by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)
Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa
Premiered February 17, 1904, La Scala, Milan, Italy
Madama Butterfly makes its highly anticipated return to Opera Colorado, bringing Puccini’s emotionally charged masterpiece to the stage. This iconic opera follows Cio-Cio-San, a young Japanese geisha whose strength and unwavering hope carry her through betrayal, loss, and the struggle to survive in the face of devastating choices.
With its lush, soaring melodies and striking themes of honor and survival, Madama Butterfly remains one of opera’s most moving works. Get the long and short of the plot and learn about the characters.
The Ellie Caulkins Opera House at Denver Performing Arts Complex
Event organizers:
Alicia Alvero Koski AB'15 JD'20
Bill Horton AB'77
Fred Ris AB'68
Seat Views PDF: Opera Colorado Seat Views
Seat map PDF: Opera Colorado Seat Map
To become a member of the RMHUC, please follow this link: Become a Member