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John Legend Pulls From Familiar Roots To Play Jesus In 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live'

John Legend sits before actors playing the 12 disciples in Jesus Christ Superstar Live. Virginia Sherwood/NBC hide caption

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Music Interviews

John Legend Pulls From Familiar Roots To Play Jesus In 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live'

NBC's latest one-night musical event revives the 1970s rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, starring John Legend in its daunting lead role.

John Legend Pulls From Familiar Roots To Play Jesus In 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live'

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Can Pop Musicals Bring New Audiences To Broadway?

Pop singer Sara Bareilles (right) shares a moment with Jessie Mueller, star of the new Broadway musical Waitress, for which Bareilles wrote the score. Pamela Hanson /Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music News

Can Pop Musicals Bring New Audiences To Broadway?

It's not just Hamilton: Some of the season's biggest shows feature original pop scores, including two written by real-life pop stars Sara Bareilles and Duncan Sheik.

Can Pop Musicals Bring New Audiences To Broadway?

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World Cafe

Sara Bareilles: Finding Songs in Heartbreak

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Singer, songwriter and pianist Sara Bareilles had a modest childhood growing up a small California town. Self-taught, she soon found herself on a major label with a debut album that's won comparisons to Fiona Apple. Hear an interview and performance from WXPN.

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Sara Bareilles: Looking Through A 'Kaleidoscope Heart'

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Sara Bareilles: Looking Through A 'Kaleidoscope Heart'

Coming from a singer-songwriter who wrote a triple-platinum hit in response to her label's request for a "marketable love song," Bareilles' latest single, "King of Everything," seems indicative of a trend. In an interview, Bareilles says she likes writing happy tunes that tell people to kiss off.

Sara Bareilles: Looking Through A 'Kaleidoscope Heart'

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