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The lines between the role of Keith in the multiple Iwas getting a complete make- God and man are blurred, with Je- award-winning feature musical over. For years, the genre did its sus unafraid to confront modern- film “La La Land” in 2016. He also best to avoid serious subjects, day social issues. co-wrote and recorded a song with keeping joy and whimsy in the While the musical has no doubt the film, “Start a Fire,” enjoying a forefront. While it seemed for a been performed in countless high rare opportunity to contribute to a time that interest in this form of schools and independent theaters musical’s score. theater was waning, a new breed around the globe, its professional Joining Legend onstage — and of musical theater would resurrect runs have been consistent since on screen — is singer-songwriter the genre. Rock was woven into the concept album’s creation, with Sara Bareilles as Mary Magdalene, the pages of fresh, new takes on more than 19 productions, includ- a notable follower of Jesus, accord- biblical narratives and, in 1970, ing four on Broadway. ing to biblical records. Sadly, she “Jesus Christ Superstar” was born. For NBC’s live, prime-time ad- was known less for her witnessing On Sunday, April 1, NBC brings this aptation, some major star power of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrec- legendary rock musical to audienc- has been recruited. In the titular tion and more so for her profession es across North America, when role of Jesus Christ is singer, song- as a sex worker, a depiction not en- “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in writer and actor John Legend (“La tirely present in the gospels or oth- er biblical texts. Another key player Concert” takes over prime time. La Land,” 2016). Not only is Leg- Sara Bareilles stars in “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” Initially a concept album, “Jesus end the star of the production, he in the musical, one well familiar Christ Superstar” delves into the is also co-producer. When asked with its story and lyrical content, is really give that Christ-like vibe. for its infusion of rock ‘n’ roll with a genre-bending and expanding last days of Jesus Christ, with par- by The Paley Center for Media to legendary rocker Alice Cooper. Coo- This all-new, one-time produc- the Bible’s foremost narrative. At piece,” one that, “for those ... who ticular focus on the relationships express why he was intrigued by per takes on the role of King Herod, tion of “Jesus Christ Superstar Live once daring and mesmerizing, the love music and those ... who love between Jesus and some well- the opportunity, Legend’s answer a ruler who lives for excess and in Concert” is not the first televi- production, which also received to perform,” does not have “as known biblical figures, including was amusingly simple: “Bottom decadence and fails to see the di- sion special of its kind. Many view- cinematic treatment in 1973, many boundaries as some would Judas, Mary Magdalene and King line is, they offered me the chance vinity of Christ, declaring him a liar. ers may be familiar with recent wasn’t afraid to challenge precon- suggest.” Herod. The show plays fast and to play Jesus Christ ... I was like, This isn’t Cooper’s first time in small-screen live adaptations of ceived notions and depictions of Take a break from the quiet con- loose with depictions of these fig- let’s do it.” the role: a 1996 cast recording of other musicals by NBC, including Christ and the figures that sur- templation of Easter weekend and “Jesus Christ Superstar” also fea- “The Sound of Music Live,” “The rounded him. rejoice, for a renowned rock musi- tured him as the king. Sitting at The Wiz Live,” “Hairspray Live!” and At its core, though, much like cal is about to shake up prime time. Paley Center’s discussion on this “Grease: Live.” the variability of the characters Catch John Legend, Sarah Bareilles Karen Gibson School of Dance anticipated televised production While these offerings may seem portrayed and the depths of their and Alice Cooper as they’re joined with his fellow cast and crew, Coo- to be a recent phenomenon, NBC is personas, Legend sees the produc- by an incredible cast for “Jesus BEGINNER - ADVANCED per expressed his feelings about no stranger to the teleplay. Both tion’s music as not merely one- Christ Superstar Live in Concert,” returning to the role. According to 1955 and 1956 found the musical note. To him, the musical is “kind of airing Sunday, April 1, on NBC. AGES 4-ADULT Cooper, Tim Rice is an “old friend adaptation of J. M. Barrie’s classic Classes in: Tap • Pre-Ballet - Ballet • Lyrical • Pointe • Jazz • Clogging of [his],” and it was Rice who long “Peter Pan” making waves on TVs believed Cooper had the “[cyni- across America — notably the first Home of the cism] and dangerous” nature re- time that a Broadway musical had quired for the part. ever been televised as a complete Despite finding the same appeal production, at that time also includ- TRIPLE TOE CLOGGERS as Legend with regard to being ing almost the entire stage cast. Fit- home: 276-2756 cast as Jesus, Cooper admits that tingly, “Peter Pan Live!” was also a studio: 276 4631 “[he] never gets cast as Jesus,” recent NBC production, with the Family Rates • Well-Qualified Teachers though he’s not surprised and fair- adaptation airing Dec. 4, 2014. ly certain he knows why. His stage “Jesus Christ Superstar” made OVER 50 YEARS EXPERIENCE persona as a rock musician doesn’t a name for itself in the early ‘70s He gets his music online. 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