Madame Butterfly, an opera by Giacomo Puccini with a libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, returns to the Grand Théâtre de Genève in a fresh production.  The opera tells the heartrending story of Cio-Cio-San, a geisha who sacrifices everything for her love for an American sailor. Directed by Barbora Horáková and featuring video art by Diana Markosian, this production weaves an intergenerational and intercontinental narrative, exploring themes of tradition and personal expectations. With Corinne Winters as the lead and Stephen Costello as Pinkerton, attendees can expect a remarkable performance, all under the musical direction of Antonino Fogliani.

To conclude its season in style, GECA welcomes Sampa The Great, a Zambian hip-hop icon. Drawing inspiration from her roots in Zambia and Botswana, as well as her urban experiences in Africa, she electrifies audiences with bold lyrics and unique rhythms. The concert will also feature Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, conducted by David Greilsammer and featuring Nathan Vandenbulcke on drums.

Choreographer Marcos Morau unveils Svatbata, a world premiere for the Grand Théâtre de Genève. This work brings together the theater’s ballet troupe to delve into the rituals and concept of marriage, drawing inspiration from Bulgaria’s unique position as a bridge between East and West. Through choreographic movements that blend human sounds and gestures, the piece offers a contemplation on life, death, and the rituals connecting them, while celebrating the universality and depth of collective traditions.

Frank Zappa’s 200 Motels is a kaleidoscopic musico‑theatrical road‑movie, directed by Daniel Kramer and musically led by Titus Engel. The production blends orchestral writing, a live rock band (including Mike Keneally), soloists such as Robin Adams, Brenda Rae and Justin Hopkins, and the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande with choral forces to create a surreal, fragmented journey through dream, bad trip and experimental mash‑up. Visually bold and often comedic, the staging alternates between absurdity and lyrical moments.

In English.

Frank Zappa’s opera “200 Motels” is showing in Switzerland for the first time. This dynamic musical-theatrical piece is brought to life by director Daniel Kramer and conductor Titus Engel, featuring an impressive and diverse cast, including Robin Adams, Brenda Rae, and legendary guitarist Mike Keneally. Known for his iconic rock career, Zappa presents an experimental and psychedelic work that blends opera, rock, and contemporary classical music. “200 Motels” offers a chaotic and extravagant journey across the United States, mirroring the wild lives of Zappa and the Mothers of Invention.

In English with French subtitles.