Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles has joined the cast of NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live!
Bareilles will take on the role of Mary Magdalene and star opposite John Legend in the live production set to air live from Marcy Armory in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, N.Y., on Easter Sunday, April 1.
Jesus Christ Superstar live will be executive produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice, Marc Platt, Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, John Legend, Mike Jackson, Ty Stiklorius and Alex Rudzinski. In addition to exec producing, Legend will star as Jesus Christ, while rock icon Alice Cooper will take on the part of King Herod. David Leveaux will direct.
