He causeth the amplifiers to thunder and glitter to rain down upon the stage.
This year, Lyric Opera has broken with its mission of presenting a classic
of American musical theater as a sort of postseason cream puff. But never
mind that: this spring's British-born offering, Jesus Christ
Superstar, has more in common with the usual opera repertoire
than most Broadway musicals: it takes on a culturally resonant epic tale,
explores the deepest passions on a grand scale, and is sung straight
through.…
He causeth the amplifiers to thunder and glitter to rain down upon the stage.
This year, Lyric Opera has broken with its mission of presenting a classic
of American musical theater as a sort of postseason cream puff. But never
mind that: this spring's British-born offering, Jesus Christ
Superstar, has more in common with the usual opera repertoire
than most Broadway musicals: it takes on a culturally resonant epic tale,
explores the deepest passions on a grand scale, and is sung straight
through.…