“Lamb of God” — Rob Gardner’s celebrated concert work about Jesus Christ’s death, Atonement, and Resurrection — will make its New York City debut at The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center.
The performance, held in partnership with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will feature a full symphony orchestra, acclaimed soloists such as Tony and Grammy Award winner Jessie Mueller as Mary, Tony nominee Joy Woods as Martha, Anna Zavelson as Mary Magdalene, and a 135-voice choir comprising the joint forces of the renowned BYU Singers and BYU Concert Choir.
- Rob-Gardner-Lamb-of-God.jpg
- 2510-06-31.jpg
- CC-with-conductor.jpg
- lincoln-center-banner.jpeg
- lincoln-center-met.jpeg
- Lamm-Gottes---Das-Oratorium-des-Jahres-Bildrechte-von-Jonas-Auras
- Lamb-of-God---Davis-Interfaith-Choir-and-Symphony
| Temple Square is always beautiful in the springtime. Gardeners work to prepare the ground for General Conference. © 2012 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. | 1 / 2 |
Tickets for the March 30, 2026, performance will go on sale on January 27, 2026, through The Metropolitan Opera House box office.
The Church of Jesus Christ is focusing on the “greater love” of Christ this Easter season, a phrase from John 15:13 in the New Testament: “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
“‘Lamb of God’ is a stirring musical witness of the final days of the Savior’s mortal ministry, His infinite Atonement, and His glorious Resurrection,” said Elder Allen D. Haynie, President of the Church’s United States Northeast Area. “The production offers a profound opportunity to reflect on the central event of human history and to feel the Spirit testify of our Redeemer’s love.”
Elder Haynie encouraged Latter-day Saints in the area to bring their friends.
“This is a wonderful occasion to invite family members and friends of other faiths to join us in celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ,” he said.
“Lamb of God” was first performed in Arizona (Gardner’s home state) in September 2010. Since then, the work has been presented annually in communities around the world, engaging thousands of performers in locally produced productions spanning five continents — from Argentina to Switzerland to Taiwan. Many of the participants are volunteers, underscoring the deeply personal nature of the work.
“Every element of this New York premiere is beyond thrilling — the iconic venue, the exceptional artists, and one of the finest choral programs in the country,” Gardner said. “‘Lamb of God’ takes on a life of its own through productions around the world each year, and bringing it to The Metropolitan Opera House is especially meaningful.”