NBC’s newest live musical – “Jesus Christ Superstar
Live!” has a premiere date.
On Wednesday, the Peacock announced that the rock opera will
air on April 1, 2018 (Easter Sunday). Executive Producers are the musical’s
creators – Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Also serving as EPs are Marc
Platt, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.
“As we continue to expand the profile of our live musicals, we are
thrilled to be partnering with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to bring a new
live staging of the iconic ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ to NBC,” Robert Greenblatt,
Chairman, NBC Entertainment,” said in a statement. “Casting has just
begun, but we want to fill out this classic show with as many recording artists
as possible to give proper voice to what is the original rock opera
score.”
— Jolie Lash
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