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.
