John Legend Will Play Jesus In NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live!
NBC is continuing to televise live versions of classic musicals, and the network's next big effort will feature a pop star in the title role. The Today show revealed this morning that John Legend, who may or may not be chasing an EGOT, will play Jesus in the new live production of Jesus Christ Superstar,…
Stereogum — NBC is continuing to televise live versions of classic musicals, and the network's next big effort will feature a pop star in the title role. The Today show revealed this... more info
USA Today Music — The Grammy and Oscar-winning singer will play the title role in NBC' live production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1970 rock opera, airing April 1.
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Mjsbigblog — NBC announced pop/R&B singer John Legend has been cast as Jesus in the upcoming "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert" special.
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