John Legend is set to lead the cast on NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert. The musician and actor will be taking on the titular role of Jesus in a remake of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock opera, set to be broadcast live from Brooklyn, New York next Easter, April 1st. NBC Entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt said: “We’re all overjoyed to have world-class musical artist and producer John Legend starring as Jesus.” Legend added: “I’m thrilled to join the cast of this production of Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert. It’s such a powerful, meaningful musical and I’m humbled to be part of this performance.”
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