Friday, Sunday & Tuesday, October 10, 12 & 14:
Madame Butterfly. Set in the mid-19th century, this tale of love and deceit follows the story of Cio-Cio San (“Butterfly” in Japanese) whose romance with the American Naval Officer Pinkerton seems too good to be true. Neil S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. Show times are Friday 8 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m., and Monday 7 p.m. For information and tickets call (808) 596-7372 ext. 211 or visit www.hawaiiopera.org/shows/madam-butterfly.