Josephine Lucchese (July 24, 1893 – September 10, 1974) was an American operatic soprano who had an active international singing career during the 1920s and 1930s.

A skilled coloratura soprano, she was particularly admired for her portrayals of Rosina in The Barber of Seville, Violetta in La traviata, and the title role in Lucia di Lammermoor.

[1][5] She remained under contract with that company for the next five years; performing across the United States and Canada in such roles as Gilda in Rigoletto,[7] Lady Harriet Durham in Martha, Micaëla in Carmen, Rosina in The Barber of Seville, Violetta in La traviata,[8] and the title role in Lucia di Lammermoor.

[10] In 1926 she made her debut with the Philadelphia Grand Opera Company (PGOC) as Gilda to Millo Picco's [Wikidata] Rigoletto.

[11] In 1933 she appeared in concert performances of Rigoletto and La traviata with the Philadelphia Orchestra before once again becoming a member of the San Carlo Opera Company.

[15][16] Other roles she performed on stage during her career include Norina in Don Pasquale and Mimì in Puccini's La bohème.