John Legend to Play Jesus in NBC’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live’ (John Legend also made the National Rifle Association (NRA) enemies list listed in 2013)

John Legend to Play Jesus in NBC’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live’

by Jerome Hudson 19 Dec 2017

http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/12/19/john-legend-star-jesus-christ-nbc-live-musical/

Singer-producer John Legend has been cast in the starring role for NBC’s upcoming musical Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!

“I’m thrilled to join the cast of this production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert,’” Legend said in a statement Tuesday after NBC announced news of his casting. “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.”

“We’re all overjoyed to have world-class musical artist and producer John Legend starring as Jesus,” said Robert Greenblatt, chairman of NBC Entertainment. “This score demands a singer with an amazing range and an actor with great depth, and there isn’t anyone better to bring this story to a new audience. His casting is also groundbreaking as the traditional image of Christ will be seen in a new way.”

John Legend performs “Love Me Now”at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Musician John Legend, winner of the Best R&B Album award for “Wake Up!” and Best R&B Song award for “Shine” and the Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance award for “”Hang on in There”” poses in the press room at The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

The live musical will debut on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018, at the Marcy Armory in Brooklyn, New York. Alongside Legend — a Tony Award, Oscar Award, and 10-time Grammy-winner — Rocker Alice Cooper has been cast as King Herrod.

Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert is based on the 1971 Broadway musical, which tells the story of the events that take place during the last week of Jesus Christ’s life.

Legend, born John Roger Stephens, has been a constant critic of President Donald Trump, calling him “corrupt” during an interview earlier this year.

The 38-year-old crooner was a producer on the award-winning 2016 musical film, La La Land, and has a writing credit for the Broadway hit SpongeBob SquarePants.

Let’s connect the dots:

John Legend

John Legend is a director at the Harlem Village Academies, and made the National Rifle Association (NRA) enemies list listed in 2013.

Note: Robin Hood Foundation was a funder for the Harlem Village Academies.

Harvey Weinstein is a director at the Robin Hood Foundation, and made the National Rifle Association (NRA) enemies list listed in 2013.

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Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the Robin Hood Foundation, and the Harlem Children's Zone.

George Soros was the chairman for the Foundation to Promote Open Society, and a benefactor for the Harlem Children's Zone.

Matthew C. Blank is a trustee at the Harlem Children's Zone, and the chairman for the Showtime Networks.

Robert Greenblatt was the president of entertainment for the Showtime Networks, and is the chairman for the NBC Universal Entertainment.

Robin Hood Foundation was a funder for the Harlem Children's Zone.

Michael R. Bloomberg was a benefactor for the Harlem Children's Zone, a donor for the Robin Hood Foundation, a contributor for the Americans for Responsible Solutions, is the founder of Everytown for Gun Safety, the founder of the Independence USA PAC, a co-chair for the Mayors Against Illegal Guns, and Emma Bloomberg’s father.

Americans for Responsible Solutions is a “Gun Safety, Gun Control” PAC for guns.

Everytown for Gun Safety is a “Gun Safety, Gun Control” group for guns.

Independence USA PAC is a “Gun Safety, Gun Control” PAC for guns.

Mayors Against Illegal Guns is a “Gun Safety, Gun Control” group for guns.

Emma Bloomberg is Michael R. Bloomberg’s daughter, a director at the Robin Hood Foundation, and was a chief of staff for the Robin Hood Foundation.

Jeff Zucker is a director emeritus at the Robin Hood Foundation, was the president & CEO for NBCUniversal, a CEO for the NBC Universal Television Group, and an executive producer for the NBC Nightly News.

Brian Williams was an anchor for the NBC Nightly News, and is a director emeritus for the Robin Hood Foundation.

Tom Brokaw was an anchor for the NBC Nightly News, and a director for the Robin Hood Foundation.

Robin Hood Foundation was a funder for the Harlem Village Academies.

John Legend is a director at the Harlem Village Academies, and made the National Rifle Association (NRA) enemies list listed in 2013.

Jane Pauley made the National Rifle Association (NRA) enemies list listed in 2013, and was an anchor for the NBC Nightly News.