You don’t have to know anything about composer Richard Wagner to laugh your head off at this season’s collaboration between Lyric Opera and Second City, Longer! Louder! Wagner! And if you do, you’ll also have a great time. The talented folks behind this irreverent spoof (and on the stage) have managed to make it work for everyone.

If you’re thinking Hershey Felder crossed with The Producers, you’ve got the vibe.