Tyler Perry hosting, narrating 'The Passion' live musical on Fox March 20
By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Tuesday, December 15, 2015
TV networks are betting big on live events for the benefit of their advertisers. The latest: Atlanta mogul Tyler Perry will be hosting and narrating "The Passion," a live, two-hour event about the last hours of Jesus Christ that is set to air March 20, Palm Sunday.
It will be a musical, arranged by executive producer and hit music producer Adam Anders (“Glee,” “Rock of Ages”).
According to the press release:
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 is betrayed by Judas, put on trial by Pontius Pilate, convicted, crucified and resurrected. The story will unfold live at some of New Orleans' most iconic 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
Cast will be announced soon. I will update this when they are named.
Perry rarely likes to stand still. Besides producing his own films and TV shows in Atlanta, he has pursued acting in other people's films like "Gone Girl" and is willing to take part in this live event.
About the Author
Rodney Ho writes about entertainment for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution including TV, radio, film, comedy and all things in between. A native New Yorker, he has covered education at The Virginian-Pilot, small business for The Wall Street Journal and a host of beats at the AJC over 20-plus years. He loves tennis, pop culture & seeing live events.
