JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to play at the London Palladium next summer

BRIT and Emmy nominated singer Sam Ryder will make his West End debut in the show, which was created and produced at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in 2016, which was met with huge critical and audience acclaim. The rest of the cast is to be announced.

On the news Sam Ryder said:

“I’m so excited to be part of one of the biggest institutions in musical theatre the world’s ever known, at The London Palladium in the West End! I'm honoured to take on this responsibility as I follow in the footsteps of rock vocal titans like Ian Gillan and John Farnham. I can't wait to immerse myself in the word of Jesus Christ Superstar in 2026.”

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic global phenomenon was originally released as a concept album before making its Broadway debut in 1971, where it was nominated for 5 Tony Awards, including Best Original Score. A year later, it moved to the West End's Palace Theatre (home of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), where it ran for over 8 years.

The production at the London Palladium next summer is directed by Tim Sheader with choreography by Olivier Award-winner Drew McOnie, design by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Tom Scutt, musical supervisor Tom Deering (Standing at the Sky’s Edge), lighting designer Lee Curran (A Streetcar Named Desire), sound designer Adam Fisher (Sunset Boulevard), fight director Kate Waters (Othello) and BAFTA Award Winning casting director David Grindrod CDG.

Jesus Christ Superstar follows the events of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and the iconic title number ‘Superstar’.

Jesus Christ Superstar will play at the London Palladium from 20 June - 5 September 2026.

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