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10+ Children under the age of 4 (including babes in arms) will not be admitted into the theatre. Anyone aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult (18+) and may not sit on their own within the auditorium.
Performance dates
20 June 2026 - 5 September 2026
Run time: TBC
No interval
The award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Jesus Christ Superstar comes to the iconic London Palladium this summer. Starring Sam Ryder as Jesus and Tyrone Huntley as Judas, the production also features Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Simon Russell Beale, Richard Armitage, Boy George, Layton Williams and Julian Clary, who share the role of King Herod - check out our Six Stars to Share King Herod article to find out exact performance dates.
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar is the global rock opera phenomenon that follows the final days of Jesus Christ, told through the perspective of Judas. Driven by its iconic rock score, the show explores fame, faith, betrayal and power through a modern lens. Book your official Jesus Christ Superstar London tickets today.
Set during the final days of Jesus’s life, Jesus Christ Superstar reimagines the story of the Passion through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. As tensions rise between followers, rulers and rebels, Judas finds himself torn between loyalty and doubt, ultimately setting in motion a chain of events that will change history forever.
With its bold rock-infused score and emotionally charged storytelling, the musical remains one of the most influential stage works of all time.
Six stars will share the role of King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar when Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic rock musical returns to the London Palladium for a strictly limited season from Saturday 20 June to Saturday 5 September 2026. Joining the previously announced Sam Ryder as Jesus, the production brings an all-star line-up to one of the West End’s most famous stages.
King Herod will be played by:
23 Feb, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon
Sam Ryder is bringing his electrifying voice and boundless energy to the West End. Best known for his soaring vocals, contagious cheer, and magnetic stage presence, Ryder will make his theatre debut as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium from June to September 2026. Fans and theatre insiders alike are eagerly anticipating next summer’s standout show, following the success of this year’s Palladium hit Evita, starring Rachel Zegler.
Born in Malden, Essex, on 25 June 1989, Sam Ryder is a singer, songwriter, composer, and social media personality. The youngest child of a carpenter and dental assistant, he grew up in Chelmsford with a love of music sparked by seeing Sum 41 in concert at age 11. A lifelong Eurovision fan, Ryder began performing aged 16 as a singer and guitarist in the band The Morning After before moving through various musical projects.
Ryder rose to prominence during the first UK COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, posting music covers on TikTok and Instagram. His vibrant energy, charisma, and incredible voice quickly won him a devoted following.
27 Nov, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon
The London Palladium has announced its summer 2026 show — a spectacular new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar, starring Sam Ryder in his highly anticipated West End debut.
Reuniting the Olivier Award-winning creative team from the 2016 Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production, the show will be directed by Tim Sheader, choreographed by Drew McOnie, and designed by Tom Scutt.
7 Nov, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon
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