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Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals has today released on-stage standing tickets and confirmed Tyrone Huntley will return as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The smash hit production, starring Sam Ryder as Jesus, concluded its box office breaking sell out summer season at The London Palladium on Saturday 5 September and extends West End performances for 12 weeks at Theatre Royal Drury Lane from Friday 16 October 2026 to Saturday 9 January 2027 ahead of a UK tour from February to October 2027.
Over 7,000 exclusive £25 on-stage standing tickets for Theatre Royal Drury Lane will go on pre-sale at 11am this morning (Monday 7 September) and on general release 24 hours later at 11am Tuesday 8 September. As with The London Palladium this summer, Theatre Royal Drury Lane audiences will get the opportunity to stand at the heart of the action, immersed in the raw energy, power and spectacle of this legendary rock musical. These on-stage standing tickets place fans inside the story for an electrifying, up-close experience.
For full information for standing tickets and to sign up for the pre-sale please visit: london.jesuschristsuperstar.com/onstagestanding
The producers today confirm Tyrone Huntley will continue in his critically acclaimed role of Judas Iscariot for six performances a week with Matty J taking over as alternate Judas, performing the role on Thursdays. Matty J will continue to play Annas for all other performances. Eric Lewis will play the role of Simon at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
The full cast for Theatre Royal Drury Lane are Sam Ryder as Jesus, Tyrone Huntley* as Judas Iscariot; Desmonda Cathabel as Mary Magdalene; David Thaxton as Pontius Pilate; nine performers sharing the role of King Herod: Matt Bomer (16 – 31 October); Rob Brydon (2 – 7 November); Reece Shearsmith (9 – 14 November); Bob The Drag Queen (16 – 21 November); Michael Ball (23 November – 5 December); Simon Russell Beale (7 – 12 December); Omid Djalili (14 – 19 December); and Layton Williams (21 December 2026 – 2 January 2027) with casting for one final King Herod (4 to 9 January 2027) to be announced. Bob Harms plays Caiaphas; Matty J* plays Annas/Alternate Judas, Phil King plays Peter, Eric Lewis plays Simon and Matthew Harvey is Standby Jesus.
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.
Tickets are available via london.jesuschristsuperstar.com.
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