Arts & CultureOpera Philadelphia’s new ‘Madame Butterfly’ set out to be great music and transcend harmful stereotypes. Does it succeed?Soprano Karen Chia-ling Ho is a magnificent Butterfly, and the Opera Philadelphia Orchestra deeply moving. But maybe it's time to retire this piece.
Arts & CultureOpera Philadelphia’s new ‘Madame Butterfly’ set out to be great music and transcend harmful stereotypes. Does it succeed?Soprano Karen Chia-ling Ho is a magnificent Butterfly, and the Opera Philadelphia Orchestra deeply moving. But maybe it's time to retire this piece.
Arts & CultureThe Philadelphia Orchestra’s Nathalie Stutzmann led her last program as principal guest conductor. It was a mixed success.
Arts & CultureThe Philadelphia Orchestra’s Nathalie Stutzmann led her last program as principal guest conductor. It was a mixed success.
TheaterThese classic plays have been considered racist and harmful to Asian Americans. How are Philly productions reclaiming that in 2024?
TheaterThese classic plays have been considered racist and harmful to Asian Americans. How are Philly productions reclaiming that in 2024?