'Jesus Christ Superstar' Leads Easter Sunday TV Ratings | THR News

NBC's live musical 'Jesus Christ Superstar' aired on Easter Sunday, achieving strong ratings with 9.4 million viewers, surpassing other telecasts like CBS's '60 Minutes' and ABC's 'American Idol'. Compared to NBC's previous live production 'Hairspray', the show maintained viewer numbers but didn't perform as well in key demographics. Critic David Rooney praised the production for its balance and depth, highlighting performances by John Legend, Sara Bareilles, and Brandon Victor Dixon. Social media reactions included praise from Chrissy Teigen and criticism from Bill O'Reilly. Viewers were encouraged to share their thoughts on the production.

Who played the role of Jesus in the live production, and how was his performance described?

What was the public reaction to the performance of Sara Bareilles as Mary Magdalene?