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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,…

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15:27 on December 19 2017

NBC Casts John Legend in Title Role Jesus Christ Superstar Live

Mjsbigblog — NBC announced pop/R&B singer John Legend has been cast as Jesus in the upcoming "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert" special. The post NBC Casts John Legend in Title ... more info

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15:41 on December 19 2017

John Legend Will Play Jesus In NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live!

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

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17:30 on December 19 2017

John Legend joins Alice Cooper for NBC's 'Jesus Christ Superstar' live musical

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15:41 on December 19 2017

John Legend to headline NBC's live production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar'

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. ... more info

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