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NBC's 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live' shouldn't have worked. Here's why it did

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.

Legend (Jesus), pop crooner-turned-Broadway star Sara Bareilles (Mary Magdalene), veteran rocker Alice Cooper (King

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