Blogging Pittsburgh Opera

The Pittsburgh Opera Building

I pretty much always assumed that I would hate opera. I did not like many musicals – very much disliked Cats for example. I preferred dialogue to singing and I’m not a fan of the higher octaves as I was exposed to them at local Catholic churches in painful ways for most of my young […]

“Madama Butterfly” – Cultural Lessons on Respect for Women

**SPOILERS** Last night, Ledcat and I were guests of the Pittsburgh Opera for the performance of  Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” Congrats to Tiffany who won the two tickets (and brought her friend Becky along.) Cio-Cio San’s open heart and trusting nature are the reasons that Pinkerton should love her, and the reasons that we weep at […]

Giveaway: Two Tickets to Pittsburgh Opera Performance “Madama Butterfly”

This is an exciting giveaway! The Pittsburgh Opera has teamed up with us to give away two tickets to a performance of Madama Butterfly on Tuesday, March 19 at 7 PM at the Benedum Center. Cio-Cio San’s open heart and trusting nature are the reasons that Pinkerton should love her, and the reasons that we […]