On Friday, October 22, 2010, Puccini’s beloved Madame Butterfly opens HGO’s 56th season. Following the performance the celebration begins on Ray C. Fish Plaza outside the Wortham Theater Center where guests will mix and mingle with the award winning cast led by HGO Studio Alum Ana María Martínez and the Tony Award winning creative team behind this new production. The evening honors long time supporters and champions of Houston Grand Opera, Franci and Jim Crane and is chaired by Margaret Alkek Williams.
The elegant dinner, created by Tony’s Catering, will take place inside the beautiful tent adorned with butterfly designs inspired by the opera and brought to life by Richard Flowers and The Events Company. You will not want to miss this exciting new production and celebrate alongside the artistic and creative talent behind this magical production.
