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John Legend is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, film producer, theatre director, and philanthropist. Prior to the release of Legend's debut album, Get Lifted (2004), he had collaborated with already established artists and signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music. Legend has sung on Jay-Z's "Encore", Alicia Keys's "You Don't Know My Name", Dilated Peoples' "This Way", Slum Village's "Selfish", Fort Minor's "High Road", and played piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything". Legend's single "All of Me" from his fourth studio album Love in the Future (2013) was a Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit.

In 2007, Legend received the Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Legend won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and Golden Globe Award in 2015 for co-writing the song "Glory" from the film Selma. He has also won eleven Grammy Awards. In 2017, Legend received a Tony Award for co-producing Jitney for the Broadway stage. In 2018, Legend portrayed Jesus Christ in NBC's adaptation of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar. He received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his acting role, and won for his role as a producer of the show, making him one of 16 people and the first black man to have won all four of the following awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT). Legend is also the second youngest person to have achieved this milestone. Since 2019, Legend has been featured as a coach on The Voice.

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John Legend STAGE CREDITS

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NBC Live Televised Production, 2018
Jesus

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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Producer

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Original Music

John Legend Movies

Welcome to the Jungle
[ 2003 ] "The Boogie That Be"
Be Cool
[ 2005 ] "Believer"
Loverboy
[ 2005 ] Memphis Parking Lot Donor
Coach Carter
[ 2005 ] "I Changed My Mind"
American Express Jam Sessions
[ 2005 ]
Movies Rock
[ 2007 ]
Soul Men
[ 2008 ] Marcus Hooks
Bride Wars
[ 2009 ] "Pretty Please (Love Me)"
Obsessed
[ 2009 ] Writer: "American Boy"
Fame
[ 2009 ] "Ordinary People"
CMA Country Christmas
[ 2012 ]
Think Like a Man Too
[ 2014 ] "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)"
Pitch Perfect 2
[ 2015 ] "All Of Me"
Breaking Through
[ 2015 ]
La La Land
[ 2016 ] Keith
Sing
[ 2016 ] "All of Me"
It's a Man's World
[ 2017 ]
I Am Not A Witch
[ 2017 ] "American Boy"
Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert
[ 2018 ] Jesus
Between Two Ferns: The Movie
[ 2019 ] John Legend
Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration
[ 2019 ]
Elvis All-Star Tribute
[ 2019 ]
Represent Change: 50th NAACP Image Awards Tribute
[ 2019 ]
The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!
[ 2019 ] Writer: "(I Guess I) Miss You")
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
[ 2020 ] "Make It Work"
Coming 2 America
[ 2021 ] John Legend
The Mitchells vs the Machines
[ 2021 ] Jim Posey - Voice

John Legend TV Shows

American Dreams
Stevie Wonder
Curb Your Enthusiasm
John Legend
Master of None
John Legend
Underground
Frederick Douglass
Ask the StoryBots
The King of Music
Rhythm + Flow
Sherman's Showcase
[ 2019-2020 ] John Legend, Duke Ellington
The Simpsons
John Legend
This Is Us
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John Legend Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Score

John Legend, SpongeBob SquarePants


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score

John LegendSpongeBob SquarePants

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

John LegendSpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical

John Legend Videos

John Legend News


Superstar DJ Snake to Headline Malta's Isle of MTV 2024


MTV, in partnership with the Malta Tourism Authority, have announced that Isle of MTV Malta will return to Malta’s il-Fosos Square on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, with headlining performances from DJ Snake and RAYE. Promising huge, open-air sets, for the now 16th year, this event has become known as Europe’s biggest free summer festival. 

Carnegie Hall Citywide Reveals 24�"25 Season Featuring Free Performances in NYC


Carnegie Hall has revealed the summer concert schedule for Carnegie Hall Citywide, the Hall’s free concert series that brings a diverse lineup of live performances to neighborhoods throughout New York City. See the performers!

POP SINGS 54 Comes to 54 Below This May


Experience the magic of POP SINGS 54, a unique concert featuring New York's top session singers, who've backed John Legend, Shawn Mendes, and Post Malone, performing at 54 Below in aid of Experience Camps for grieving children.

Bernie Taupin, Tom Odell, Celeste, and More Set For THE OTHER SONGS LIVE


The Other Songs has announced an all-star line-up of songwriters and artists to perform at The Other Songs Live including Bernie Taupin, Tom Odell, Gabriels, Celeste, KAMILLE and many more. In partnership with the Ivors Academy, one of the world's biggest celebrations of songwriting will take place ahead of The Ivors with Amazon Music at the London Palladium on Monday 20 May, raising money for music charities. 

THE LIONEL COLE EXPERIENCE Comes To 54 Below This May


54 BELOW will present the return of the Lionel Cole Experience starring Lionel Cole on Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00 PM!

Emmy Meli Releases New Track 'Silence'


Emmy Meli has released “Silence” – a track that speaks to those of us who struggle to quiet our thoughts. Alongside the track release, Emmy has announced her debut EP Hello Stranger coming May 10!

Brooklyn Film Festival 27th Edition to Feature 150 Film Premieres


Catch the 27th Edition of the Brooklyn Film Festival showcasing 150 film premieres. See the films been featured and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE LIONEL COLE EXPERIENCE Comes to 54 Below in May


The Lionel Cole Experience starring Lionel Cole will return to 54 Below on Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00 PM!   Lionel Cole is from a storied musical family as he is the son of Freddy Cole, a Grammy nominated jazz vocalist, the nephew of Nat King Cole, and the cousin of Natalie Cole.

JOHN LEGEND: A NIGHT OF SONGS AND STORIES is Coming to SF Symphony


Multi-platinum, 12-time Grammy Award-winner John Legend will join the San Francisco Symphony to bring John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories with the San Francisco Symphony to audiences this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cassowary Shares New Om'Mas Keith Produced Single 'Move!'


Los Angeles jazz visionary Cassowary has re-emerged with his first single in four years. 'Move!' mixes hazily nostalgic vibes with forward-thinking experimentation and contemporary jazz.

A SIGN OF THE TIMES' Justin Matthew Sargent Takes Over Our Instagram Today


Follow along on our Instagram story as Justin Matthew Sargent takes you behind the scenes of A Sign of the Times, currently running New World Stages.

Billy Joel To Be Honored With LIMEHOF Concert In June


The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a concert gala in honor of Billy Joel at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post,

Cara Brindisi Will Make Her Debut Appearance at the Spire Center


A performer throughout New England for over a decade and a recent contestant on ‘The Voice’ (Season 22), Cara Brindisi has teamed up with the historic Spire Center to create a monthly concert and podcast series to explore the local music scene and to invite some of her out-of-town favorites.

Billy Joel to be Honored by Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame


The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a concert gala in honor of Billy Joel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Student Blog: A Big Guide to Making a Musical Theatre Audition Book


Hi! I'm back with another post that has advice about something that I am actually really confused about in my life right now! The topic is: making a good audition book of musical theatre songs (Cont.).

Video: Quarters of Change Unveil Music Video for 'Turn It Away'


Explore the newly released music video for the song 'Turn It Away' by Quarters of Change. Get a glimpse into the band's creative process and visual interpretation of their popular track. Next month, Quarters of Change will embark on a North American headline tour in support of the album. Watch the video now!

Position Music Sign Zach Skelton to A Worldwide Publishing Deal


Discover the latest news in the music industry as Position Music signs songwriter and producer Zach Skelton to a worldwide publishing deal. Stay updated on this exciting development. The Grammy-winning songwriter and producer has collaborated with notable artists including Shawn Mendes, OneRepublic, Paul McCartney, Lil Nas X, and more.

Major Attaway, T.3 & More to Perform With Deke Sharon at Carnegie Hall


Distinguished Concerts International New York will present a thrilling, pop-forward repertory, featuring Total Vocal with Deke Sharon at 2 PM at Stern Auditorium, Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: Breathtaking 50th Anniversary Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Straz Center


An explosive 90-minute sung-through Rock Opera written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Tim Rice, took the Carol Morsani Hall by storm Tuesday evening. This reimagined 50th Anniversary Tour, is the story loosely based on the Gospels’ accounts of the Passion. It works to interpret the psychology of Jesus, while much of the story’s plot centers on Judas’ disdain for how Jesus is leading his disciples. The rock opera was initially unable to attain funding, so Webber and composers released the idea as a concept album. Garnering much success, which led to the eventual Broadway stage debut in 1971. Some nine years later the musical had grossed more than $237 million worldwide. It soon became the longest-running West End musical in London, running for 8 years between 1972-1980, and was soon bested by Cats in 1989.

Review: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: THE MUSICAL at Cedar Park Middle School Performing Arts


When a friend called me and invited me to join her for a middle school production of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS:THE MUSICAL last week, I think it fair to say it wasn’t high on this reviewer’s list of things to do on a free Saturday night.

John Legend FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has John Legend written?

John Legend has written 1 shows including The Spongebob Musical (Original Music).

What awards has John Legend been nominated for?

John Legend has been nominated for several awards for his work on the Broadway show SpongeBob SquarePants. These nominations include Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical.

What awards has John Legend won?

John Legend has won the Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants and the Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants.

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