Yvonne Elliman

Yvonne Elliman (born December 29, 1951) is an American-British singer, actress, and performer who achieved success in both theater and music. She is best known for originating the role of Mary Magdalene in the original 1971 London production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's revolutionary rock opera. Her performance in this landmark musical production was well-received and helped establish her reputation as a talented performer. Elliman later achieved significant commercial success in the music industry with her recording of 'If I Can't Have You,' which became a major hit during the disco era of the late 1970s. She appeared in the film adaptation of 'Saturday Night Fever' and recorded several albums that achieved chart success. Her career exemplifies the intersection of theatrical and popular music stardom during the 1970s and 1980s. Elliman has maintained various performance activities throughout her career and remains associated with the landmark production that made her name.