A new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar is coming to the London Palladium in 2026.
Jesus Christ Superstar will run at the London Palladium from 20 June to 5 September 2026.
Powerhouse singer-songwriter and Eurovision contestant Sam Ryder will make his West End stage debut as Jesus in the production, with further casting to be announced.
The show is helmed by director Timothy Sheader (When We Are Married) and choreographer Drew McOnie (Cats), with design by Tom Scutt (Cabaret), who are all reuniting for the Palladium production following their acclaimed Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production, which has been staged multiple times in London, and toured extensively.
There have been extensive rumours about Sheader’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production returning to London.
Their production of Jesus Christ Superstar previously won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival and the 2016 Evening Standard Award for Best Musical.
This Palladium production for 2026 is produced by Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals, presenting the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production by arrangement with LW Entertainment.
“I’m so excited to be part of one of the biggest institutions in musical theatre” – SAM RYDER
Singer and performer Sam Ryder said in a statement: “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 world of Jesus Christ Superstar in 2026.”
Producer Michael Harrison, who also produced Evita at the London Palladium this summer starring Rachel Zegler, 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”.
The wider creative team for the show includes 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 casting director David Grindrod CDG.
More about Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar boasts lyrics and music by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Other recent productions of Jesus Christ Superstar include a concert production at the Hollywood Bowl starring Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert; and a critically acclaimed actor-musician production at the Watermill Theatre in Newbury.
In August 2022, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice hit the incredible milestone of 50 years working in the West End, a milestone that all started with the original production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the West End’s Palace Theatre on 9 August 1972.
More about the creative team
Director of Jesus Christ Superstar, Timothy Sheader, is artistic director of the Donmar Warehouse. His next project is the Donmar’s Christmas production, JB Priestley’s When We Are Married.
Choreographer Drew McOnie is artistic director of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. His recent productions there include Brigadoon this summer. Next up for McOnie is directing and choreographing a new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats at Regent’s Park and on tour.
Designer Tom Scutt’s next project is designing Into the Woods in Jordan Fein’s new production of Sondheim’s classic musical at the Bridge Theatre in London.
Booking tickets to Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar is playing at the London Palladium from 20 June to 5 September 2026. More about tickets to Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium. Plan your next night out with our complete guide to all West End shows in London.
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