JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR extends with further performances announced at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
It has been announced that Jesus Christ Superstar will extend for a limited 12-week engagement at Theatre Royal Drury Lane from 16 October 2026 -9 January 2027, following the conclusion of its summer season at The London Palladium.
Producer Michael Harrison said: “The response to Jesus Christ Superstar has been nothing short of phenomenal, with demand for tickets at the London Palladium already breaking all time box office records. In light of this I am delighted to confirm that the production will follow its limited Palladium engagement with a further 12-week season at London’s other great iconic theatre, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, ensuring many more people have the opportunity to experience the extraordinary Sam Ryder in this legendary musical. I am also extremely proud that this is the first time a Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical will have played at the Lane”.
Continuing with Sam Ryder as Jesus at Theatre Royal Drury Lane are Desmonda Cathabel as Mary Magdalene, David Thaxton as Pontius Pilate, Bob Harms as Caiaphas, Matty J as Annas, and Phil King as Peter.
The company is completed by Koko Alexandra, Jasmine Jules Andrews, Courtney Arango, Amy Barker, Alistair Beattie, Daniel Bowskill, Jahlil M Burke, Martha Burton, Marcelo Cervone, Sarah Freer, Sebastian Goffin, Alexander Kranz, Owen Lloyd, Milo McCarthy, Dan Moore, Cherece Richards, Kyle Richardson, Olivia Saunders, Toyan Thomas-Browne, Charley Warburton and Lillie-Pearl Wildman.
Casting for Judas Iscariot, Simon, and King Herod for performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane will be announced at a later date.
You can see Sam performing ‘Gethsemane’ live this Saturday (16 May), when he appears on Britain’s Got Talent, from 6pm on ITV1.
Following this epic live performance, Sam Ryder's brand-new recording of ‘Gethsemane’ will be available to listen to on all streaming platforms from Saturday evening. With lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the record was produced by music legend Fraser T. Smith (Adele, Raye, Dave) alongside Andrew Lloyd Webber and Sam Ryder. Recorded live to tape at British Grove Studios earlier this year, it sees Ryder take on one of musical theatre’s most iconic and challenging songs, showcasing his skill, range and vocal power.
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic global phenomenon is directed by Tim Sheader, with choreography by Olivier Award-winner Drew McOnie, design by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Tom Scutt, musical supervision by Tom Deering, lighting by Lee Curran, sound by Adam Fisher, wigs, hair and makeup design by Sam Cox & Maria Johal, fight direction by Kate Waters, and casting by Grindrod Burton Casting.
