Star line up of King Herods announced for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals has announced further casting for Jesus Christ Superstar at Theatre Royal Drury Lane this autumn.
Joining Sam Ryder as Jesus are an all-star line-up of King Herods. They are Golden Globe Award-winning and Emmy Award-nominated actor Matt Bomer from 16-31 October; actor, comedian and presented Rob Brydon from 2-7 November; BAFTA Award-winning actor, writing and comedian Reece Shearsmith from 9-14 November; comedian, actor and drag performer Bob The Drag Queen from 16-21 November; double Olivier Award-winning singer, actor and broadcaster Michael Ball from 23 November-5 December, one of the UK’s most distinguished actors Sir Simon Russell Beale from 7-12 December; comedian and actor Omid Djalili from 14-19 December, and Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actor, singer and dancer Layton Williams from 21 December 2026 - 2 January 2027, who returns to the stage having played 2 weeks at The London Palladium in August. One final King is to be announced for the final week of performances (4-9 January 2027).
Jesus Christ Superstar begins preview performances at The London Palladium this week and plays for 11 weeks from 20 June - 5 September. The production has extended performances for a limited 12-week engagement at Theatre Royal Drury Lane from 16 October 2026 - 9 January 2027.
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.
Also on the creative team are musical supervisor Tom Deering, lighting designer Lee Curran, sound designer Adam Fisher, wigs, hair and makeup designers Sam Cox & Maria Johal, fight director Kate Waters, and casting directors Grindrod Burton Casting.
