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Like its author, “The Half God of Rainfall” is hard to put in a neat little box: It is an epic poem about Greek and Yoruba deities, as well as the half-god son of Zeus whose special power is killing it at basketball.

The production aims to give audiences a truer look at the late first lady of Argentina Eva Peron, who died from cancer at age 33. While the A.R.T.’s version doesn’t change the music or dialogue, it makes the intentions of the characters clearer.

We are so excited to be here in Cambridge at the A.R.T. with this incredible, legendary score. We are so excited to be bringing it to Cambridge audiences.

“I feel like I grew up with the A.R.T.,” she said, “and so to be coming home, so to speak, with the piece of art that means the most to me is very meaningful and full circle.”