Tosca

Act 11

To save the life of her beloved Cavaradossi, Tosca has agreed to spend the night with Scarpia, the chief of police. Once the order of release is signed, Tosca stabs the evil Scarpia to death.

 

Here is Catherine Kittle, who didn't limit her knifework to the stage. Although the story has been hushed up, she did in fact stab Leo Angorotti in her dressing room. The cause of the dispute has never been revealed, but she was heard to scream, "The little cat, doesn't know where it's at."

 

Madame Butterfly

Act 11

Although Pinkerton has been away for three years, Cio-Cio San still believes that he will return. Her mais Suzuki, has her doubts.