Jesus Christ Superstar

Tuesday 23 June 2026

at 7.30pm

The London Palladium

8 Argyll Street, London. W1F 7TF

Eurovision star Sam Ryder makes his West End debut in a limited run of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium this summer. 

The production will reunite creatives from the show's 2016 run at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, including director Tim Sheader, designer Tom Scutt, and choreographer Drew McOnie.

Jesus Christ Superstar follows the events of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. The score includes "I Don’t Know How to Love Him", "Gethsemane" and the title number "Superstar".

BRIT and Emmy-nominated Ryder, who rose to success with his hit single "Space Man", 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.”

Producer Michael Harrison said: “It is thrilling to be bringing this astounding creative team from the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production back together, and I am excited to see them create Jesus Christ Superstar specially for The London Palladium. In Sam we have a true superstar to play the iconic title role, and I look forward to sharing further announcements about the production in the coming months.”

Jesus Christ Superstar opened on Broadway in 1971, where it was nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Original Score. The original London production ran for over eight years, making it the longest-running musical in West End history at that time.

Places: 20 - we have secured tickets in the Royal CIrcle, Rows I and J during the first week of opening.

Cost: £71.50

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