The only live performing arts series on television, Live From Lincoln Center brings the best of Lincoln Center to living rooms throughout America. For more than three decades, this Emmy Award-winning, live public television program has presented world-class performances—from Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax and Friends to the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.

UPCOMING TELECAST: New York Philharmonic Opening Night Concert
Wednesday, September 17 on PBS *Check local listings

FEATURED VIDEO VIGNETTE: Live from Lincoln Center opens its virtual online stage door for a personal visit with performers from its broadcasts

Madama Butterfly performed by New York City Opera: March 20, 2008
Click on the links below to learn more about the real Madam Butterfly and how her story became the subject of a play by David Belasco.

• There Really Was A Madam Butterfly
• Butterfly & Belasco