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Fox to Air Live Jesus Musical Event 'The Passion' Hosted by Tyler Perry

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Fox is set to air a live two-hour musical event about Jesus, “The Passion,” which will be hosted and narrated by Tyler Perry. The telecast will air on Palm Sunday 2016, March 20, and hail from New Orleans, Perry’s hometown.

“The Passion” tells the 2000-year-old story of the final hours of Jesus Christ’s life. Casting for the special will be announced in the future, though Fox promises involvement from “today’s biggest stars” — a group which will perform a variety of popular music, arranged by executive producer and music producer Adam Anders (“Glee”).

Set in modern day, “The Passion” will follow the dramatic and inspirational story of Jesus of Nazareth, as he presides over the Last Supper, and then (spoiler alert) is betrayed by Judas, put on trial by Pontius Pilate, convicted, crucified and resurrected.

The story will unfold live at several New Orleans’ locations, while featuring a procession of hundreds of people carrying a 20-foot, illuminated cross from Champion Square outside the Superdome to the live stage at Woldenburg Park on the banks of the Mississippi River.
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http://www.thewrap.com/fox-to-air-live-jesus-musical-the-passion-hosted-by-tyler-perry/
 
Fox’s ‘The Passion’ Casts Chris Daughtry As Judas, Jencarlos Canela As Jesus

The Passion, Fox’s Biblical live musical, has found its Jesus Christ, casting singer/actor Jencarlos Canela (Telenovela) in the lead role. Additionally, rocker Chris Daughtry has been cast as the disciple Judas. The two join host and narrator Tyler Perry and cast members Prince Royce (the disciple Peter) and Trisha Yearwood (Mary, the mother of Jesus).
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https://deadline.com/2016/01/the-pa...-judas-jencarlos-canela-jesus-fox-1201691899/
 
I didn't care much for the music, but the people who were there seemed to enjoy it.

It was a little short on dialogue but the basic message was there.

It's certainly different from anything I've ever seen. Jesus with short hair and no beard, taken away by cops with blue lights, wearing an orange jumpsuit while Pilate wore a suit and tie.
 
I thought it was quite good. I was surprised by the music selection, but the lyrics were tweaked to make them more appropriate to the play.

The ratings were lower than Grease Live!, but not bad and higher than the usual Fox Sunday lineup.
 
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