Thursday, March 28, 2024

‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live’ (with John Legend) Shouldn’t Have Worked. Here’s Why it Did

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*The show, which was broadcast live on the East Coast from the Marcy Armory in Williamsburg and taped for the West Coast airing, was blocked and choreographed like a theater production, where all the action takes place on one stage. But it was also like a pop concert, with a live audience reacting with claps and cheers. It featured 40-plus cast members, a large onstage orchestra and an interactive audience, which was shown and addressed throughout the production.

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The pop star raised his hands, striking a messianic pose from the stage as the adoring crowd strained to touch the edges of his flowing robe. A savior greeting his disciples. Singer John Legend didn’t have the presence of a theater performer, but he did know how to command a venue full of fans, which is exactly what NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” called for Sunday night.

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