John Legend has landed the role of lifetime.
The 38-year-old R&B singer has signed on to play Jesus Christ in NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert special, which is to air on Easter Sunday.
“I’m thrilled to join the cast of this production of Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert,” Legend said in a statement. “It’s such a powerful, meaningful musical and I’m humbled to be part of this performance. We’ve already formed an incredible team, and, as we finish casting, I’m certain we will put together some of the greatest talents around to do this work justice.”
The musical, which will be executive produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is about the last few weeks of Christ's life. The production first hit Broadway in 1971 and was nominated for five Tony Awards. Two years later, the movie adaptation was released and was nominated for an Oscar.
“We’re all overjoyed...
The 38-year-old R&B singer has signed on to play Jesus Christ in NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert special, which is to air on Easter Sunday.
“I’m thrilled to join the cast of this production of Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert,” Legend said in a statement. “It’s such a powerful, meaningful musical and I’m humbled to be part of this performance. We’ve already formed an incredible team, and, as we finish casting, I’m certain we will put together some of the greatest talents around to do this work justice.”
The musical, which will be executive produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is about the last few weeks of Christ's life. The production first hit Broadway in 1971 and was nominated for five Tony Awards. Two years later, the movie adaptation was released and was nominated for an Oscar.
“We’re all overjoyed...
- 12/19/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
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