NEW YORK CITY, New York (WABC) — For one night, and one night only, some of Broadway’s best are coming together for a special performance at the Metropolitan Opera for a special concert called ‘Lamb of God.’<\/p>\n
Entertainment Reporter Joelle Garguilo sat down with two stars of the show, Norm Lewis and Santino Fontana, to discuss what people should know about it.<\/p>\n
‘Lamb of God’ is a different type of show, Garguilo said, asking Lewis and Fontana what people need to know about it.<\/p>\n
“March 30 at the Met, with 3,800 seats, 125-person choir, 72-piece orchestra, 13 or so Broadway stars that are singing these roles–it’s going to be an event, it’s a one-night-only event, both (Lewis and I) are making a debut,” Fontana said.<\/p>\n
“He did his homework,” Lewis added. “He knew all the statistics.”<\/p>\n
In the show, Lewis is playing Pontius Pilate, and Fontana plays John. Lewis made the connection that he often plays roles in which he kills Jesus.<\/p>\n
“I don’t know why,” Lewis said.<\/p>\n
“Someone has to,” Fontana added, laughing.<\/p>\n
Jessie Mueller, Tony Winner, and Joy Woods are also in the show, with Fontana emphasizing that the show has a great cast.<\/p>\n
Since this is a one-night-only show, rehearsals have been brief but intense.<\/p>\n
“You wanna make sure that you sing the right notes,” Lewis said.<\/p>\n
It’s also perfect timing, as Easter and Passover celebrations are underway for many.<\/p>\n
“The story that we all know, but it’s really about the relationships with the people around Jesus,” Fontana said.<\/p>\n
Lewis compared the show to a mass, which is “beautifully set.”<\/p>\n
“We’re so excited about singing at the Met,” Lewis said.<\/p>\n
“I have never sung at the Met, and never will again, probably,” Fontana added, jokingly.<\/p>\n
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