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He attended the theater’s re-opening and dedication Sunday. He helped raise $500,000 for the school district’s project.
Legend sang a selection of songs during a performance to open the theater, including his hits “All of Me,” “Love Me Now” and “Save Room For My Love.”
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“I have so many fond memories of growing up here,” said Legend, a Springfield North High School graduate and Oscar and 10-time Grammy winner, told the crowd at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.