Understudies: Merle Dandridge (Mary Magdalene), Manoel Felciano (Judas Iscariot, Annas), Anthony Manough (Simon Zealotes, Peter), Devin Richards (Caiaphas), Adam Simmons (King Herod, Annas), David St. Louis (Caiaphas), Shayna Steele (Mary Magdalene), Max von Essen (Jesus of Nazareth), Ray Walker (King Herod), Timothy Warmen (Pontius Pilate) and Bareilles is also known for her work on television. In 2018, she received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Mary Magdalene in the NBC musical television special Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, for which she was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie. Ampil's other notable roles include Mary Magdalene in the West End revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, Éponine in Les Misérables, Fantine in Les Misérables, Mimi in Rent, Christmas Eve in Avenue Q, Sheila Franklin in Hair, Thanh in the world premiere of The Real Love, Heidi in I Sing!, The ingénue June in the West End premiere of The Musical Bareilles will play Mary Magdalene in the concert staging of the iconic rock opera along Legend, who plays Jesus Christ, and rock icon Alice Cooper, who plays King Herod. Love Song,” from Jesus Christ Superstar Fact 2: The lyrics were written by Tim Rice, longtime collaborator of Webber. Rice has also worked with rock superstar Elton John on Aida and The Lion King for Disney. Jesus Jesus and his disciples want to go to Jerusalem, planning days, he calls them not worry too much about the future – there will be what will be. Judas reveals his true commitment to Christ, because he worries about his name, and the consistency of the teaching, as Issa has tied himself with a prostitute Mary Magdalene, whom Judas condemns. Jesus Christ Superstar (Songbook) : Hal Leonard Corporation, Dec 1, 1985 - Music - 64 pages. (Vocal Selections). Fantastic songs from this stage favorite: Everything's Alright * Heaven on Their Minds * Hosanna * I Don't Know How to Love Him * I Only Want to Say (Gethsemane) * King Herod's Song * Superstar. Includes great photos! Well, in 1970, Christ was played by Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan while Mary Magdalene was portrayed by a then-unknown Yvonne Elliman, whose career would land her in the heart of discomania with R0Rkp5.