What’s the buzz? Jesus Christ Superstar Live!, that’s what!!
As you surely saw, on Easter Sunday, NBC tackled one of Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s most iconic musicals. And, no, we aren’t talking about Cats.
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Instead, in honor of the Christian holiday, the network chose to do a live musical special about Jesus Christ’s last days on Earth. With John Legend cast as the titular role and Sara Bareilles tapped to play Mary Magdalene, we knew NUMEROUS people would tune in to watch this spectacular unfold.
Although the TV event was highly anticipated, here’s what Twitter had to say about the musical special (below)…
Look at us all, watching a musical together.
What a joy.
Thanks @OfficialALW. Thanks @SirTimRice
You’re KILLING it, @BrandonVDixon @SaraBareilles @johnlegend @MistterJin @normlewis777 @JasonWTam and EVERYBODY!
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) April 2, 2018
Thank you to everyone who made #JesusChristSuperstarLive so spectacular! Wow! Just wow! Thank you!
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) April 2, 2018
I didn’t know I even liked this musical, turns out IM IN LOVE WITH IT #JesusChristSuperstarLive
— Sarah Paulson (@MsSarahPaulson) April 2, 2018
John is using not falsetto but a light head voice and now straight into that deep textured chest, that’s what known as range. #JesusChristSuperstarLive
— Cynthia Erivo (@CynthiaEriVo) April 2, 2018
Tuned into #JesusChristSuperstar late, but got to hear @SaraBareilles wrap her gorgeous voice around “I Don├óΓé¼Γäót Know How to Love Him.” She sure knows how to activate my tear glands!
— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) April 2, 2018
i scream JESUS CHRIST every time @johnlegend opens his mouth… just cause he├óΓé¼Γäós AMAZING… but i├óΓé¼Γäóm glad that it├óΓé¼Γäós also appropriate cause he├óΓé¼Γäós Jesus Christ. #JesusChristSuperstarLive
— Frankie James Grande (@FrankieJGrande) April 2, 2018
You know when he gets home,@chrissyteigen will be like, “You know you├óΓé¼Γäóre not really Jesus, right” ├ó┬¥┬ñ├»┬╕┬Å├ó┬¥┬ñ├»┬╕┬Å#jesuschristsuperstarlive
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) April 2, 2018
1- #JesusChristSuperstarLive was the best live tv musical yet.
2- anyone who was offended by how it was done doesn’t really get was Jesus was doing in the first place.
3- Superstar is ALWebber’s best score.
4- Thank you @nbc for finally understanding that broadway gets it DONE.
— Will Swenson (@thewillswenson) April 2, 2018
Seriously blowing my mind… https://t.co/J7Et9NaXS4
— Jennifer Anne Pascua (@jpascuawzzm13) April 2, 2018
I saw Jesus wearing ripped white jeans and a chunky cardigan so I bought ripped white jeans and a chunky cardigan
— Marc (@MarcSnetiker) April 2, 2018
Loved all the cuts to the ensemble reactions during the crucifixion. Especially this one. #JesusChristSuperstarLive pic.twitter.com/zpzXe9o5oD
— Randy Rainbow (@RandyRainbow) April 2, 2018
In my next life, I want to come back as @SaraBareilles… #JesusChristSuperstar @JCSTheMusical pic.twitter.com/UbynMf2nnV
— Adam Jay (@itsAdam) April 2, 2018
Of course, being Legend’s supportive wife and reigning Queen of Twitter, Chrissy Teigen live tweeted the entire concert (below). We ARE blessed.
I have a feeling whoever has the deepest V will be crucified
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) April 2, 2018
Sara’s voice is so pure. She makes singing seem so easy.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) April 2, 2018
(FYI, Chrissy isn’t wrong. Evidence of Sara’s brilliance can be found below.)
I have no idea what’s going on I’m assuming these people are bad because coats
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) April 2, 2018
HE HAS RISEN aaaaahahahahhahahahahahahahahh
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) April 2, 2018
AND then came this amazing clapback for Bill O’Reilly:
Yes the shop specializes in coverups that aren’t 32 million dollars https://t.co/2hklA6Ix4P
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) April 2, 2018
HIGHlarious! We’re so glad this spectacular went off without a hitch!
Congrats to all those involved.
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