"Tonight" from West Side Story and Hansel & Gretel visit Dr. Opera
Clip 1: 1 minute
Clip 2: 2 minutes
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Credits: West Side Story clip - Cory Cott & Mikaela Bennett
Submitted by Lindsey Raker, Lyric Opera of Chicago
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