Jesus Christ Superstar Tickets

Six stars will share the role of King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar when Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic rock musical returns to the London Palladium for a strictly limited season from Saturday 20 June to Saturday 5 September 2026. Joining the previously announced Sam Ryder as Jesus, the production brings an all-star line-up to one of the West End’s most famous stages. 

King Herod will be played by:

• Jesse Tyler Ferguson – 20 June – 11 July
• Simon Russell Beale – 13 – 25 July
• Richard Armitage – 27 July – 1 August
• Boy George – 3 – 15 August (not performing 8 August)
• Layton Williams – 17 – 29 August
• Julian Clary – 31 August – 5 September

Sam Ryder is bringing his electrifying voice and boundless energy to the West End. Best known for his soaring vocals, contagious cheer, and magnetic stage presence, Ryder will make his theatre debut as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium from June to September 2026. Fans and theatre insiders alike are eagerly anticipating next summer’s standout show, following the success of this year’s Palladium hit Evita, starring Rachel Zegler. 

Who is Sam Ryder?

Born in Malden, Essex, on 25 June 1989, Sam Ryder is a singer, songwriter, composer, and social media personality. The youngest child of a carpenter and dental assistant, he grew up in Chelmsford with a love of music sparked by seeing Sum 41 in concert at age 11. A lifelong Eurovision fan, Ryder began performing aged 16 as a singer and guitarist in the band The Morning After before moving through various musical projects.

Where have I seen him before?

Ryder rose to prominence during the first UK COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, posting music covers on TikTok and Instagram. His vibrant energy, charisma, and incredible voice quickly won him a devoted following.