Full cast announced for The London Palladium season of Jesus Christ Superstar

FULL CAST ANNOUNCED

FOR THE LONDON PALLADIUM SUMMER SEASON

OF

TIM RICE AND ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals is today thrilled to confirm the complete cast for Jesus Christ Superstar at The London Palladium this summer. Led by Sam Ryder, the company will also be backed by a sensational 19-piece orchestra.

Jesus Christ Superstar will play from Saturday 20 June to Saturday 5 September 2026.

Joining the previously-announced Sam Ryder as Jesus in his stage debut, Tyrone Huntley* who returns to his critically-acclaimed Olivier Award-nominated role of Judas Iscariot; Desmonda Cathabel as Mary Magdalene; David Thaxton as Pontius Pilate and six performers sharing the role of King Herod: Jesse Tyler Ferguson (20 Jun – 11 Jul); Simon Russell Beale (13 – 25 Jul); Richard Armitage (27 Jul – 1 Aug); Boy George (3 – 15 Aug, except 8 Aug); Layton Williams (17 – 29 Aug); and Julian Clary (31 Aug – 5 Sep 2026); are Bob Harms (Pretty Woman) as Caiaphas; Matty J (Britain’s Got Talent) as Annas; Billy Nevers* (Hamilton) as Simon/Alternate Judas; and Phil King (Jane Eyre) 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, Lillie-Pearl Wildman.

Jesus Christ Superstar follows the events of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and the iconic title number ‘Superstar’.

Tickets are on sale at london.jesuschristsuperstar.com