Sam Ryder to headline major production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at London Palladium
It has been announced that the creative team of the 2016 production of Jesus Christ Superstar will reunite 10 years on to create a unique staging of their Olivier award-winning, worldwide smash-hit production.
Now featuring a cast of 30, including BRIT and Emmy nominated singer, songwriter and musician Sam Ryder as Jesus in his West End debut, the production which was originally created and produced at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, will play for a limited 11-week season at The London Palladium from 20 June-5 September.
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic global phenomenon is directed by Tim Sheader, with choreography by Olivier Award-winner Drew McOnie, and design by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Tom Scutt.
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.”
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.”
The creative team is joined by musical supervisor Tom Deering, lighting designer Lee Curran, sound designer Adam Fisher, fight director Kate Waters, and BAFTA Award Winning casting director David Grindrod CDG.
