‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live’ is airing on NBC Easter Sunday, and we have a first look at John Legend as Jesus.
Pic Source: NBCThe all-star cast features John Legend (Jesus), Sara Bareilles (Mary Magdalene), Brandon Victor Dixon (Judas), and Alice Cooper (King Herod). Featured in the ensemble are Tony nominee Ben Daniels (Les Liaisons Dangereuses) as Pontius Pilate, Tony nominee Norm Lewis (Once on This Island) as Caiaphas, Jason Tam (If/Then) as Peter, Jin Ha (M. Butterfly) as Annas, and Swedish rock star Erik Gronwall as Simon Zealotes.
Jesus Christ Superstar Live, traces the week leading up to the Crucifixion, with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Check out the promo trailer below: