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'Jesus Christ Superstar' means 'gig theater' is coming to the Lyric Opera

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'Jesus Christ Superstar' means 'gig theater' is coming to the Lyric Opera

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"Jesus Christ Superstar" director Timothy Sheader talks about how the show will be different at the Lyric Opera. It's "gig theater," he says, meaning the music will come first. Here's what you can expect from the Lyric's first foray into rock opera.

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Hubbard Street announces 2018-19 season programming

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