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How to get tickets to Sam Ryder's Jesus Christ Superstar as West End run extends to new venue

The Eurovision runner-up is bringing his show-stopping vocals to the London Palladium next summer.

Sam Ryder performing Space Man at Eurovision 2022

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Published: Thursday, 14 May 2026 at 7:00 am

We all know, Andrew Lloyd Webber's beloved musical Jesus Christ Superstar is returning to London this summer with Eurovision star Sam Ryder at the helm. The musical revival was first announced in late 2025 and tickets have been selling at lightning speed so, to keep up, the producers have extended the show's run into January 2027.

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The show will now move to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from 16 October to 9 January, following an initial June to September run at the London Palladium.

Producer Michael Harrison said: “The response to Jesus Christ Superstar has been nothing short of phenomenal, with demand for tickets at the London Palladium already breaking all time box office records. In light of this I am delighted to confirm that the production will follow its limited Palladium engagement with a further 12-week season at London’s other great iconic theatre, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, ensuring many more people have the opportunity to experience the extraordinary Sam Ryder in this legendary musical. I am also extremely proud that this is the first time a Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical will have played at the Lane”.

This ticket boom comes off the back of Ryder's acclaimed performance of Gethsemane at the Big Night of Musicals, which is now being released as a single on Saturday 16 May.

Most of the casting for the new run will remain the same with Desmonda Cathabel as Mary Magdalene although we don't yet know who will be playing Judas or Herod. The Palladium stint is seeing five actors share the role: Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Simon Russell Beale, Richard Armitage, Boy George, Layton Williams and Julian Clary, so perhaps a new set will take on this next run.

This latest adaptation comes from the award-winning Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production from 2017, with over 30 cast members involved and direction from Tim Sheader and choreography by Olivier Award-winner Drew McOnie.

Following the original announcement Ryder said: “So excited to be part of one of the biggest institutions in musical theatre the world’s ever known at The London Palladium in the West End! I'm honoured to take on this responsibility as I follow in the footsteps of rock vocal titans like Ian Gillan and John Farnham. I can't wait to immerse myself in the word of Jesus Christ Superstar in 2026.”

The original London production of Jesus Christ Superstar ran for over eight years, making it the longest-running musical in West End history at that time. Made by Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice the story is a retelling of the Last Supper and the Crucifixion from Judas' perspective, featuring the well-known score that includes Heaven on their Minds, I Don't Know How to Love Him and Superstar.

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Who is Sam Ryder playing in Jesus Christ Superstar?

Sam Ryder performs at Eurovision 2022.

Sam Ryder performs at Eurovision 2022. Alberto Pezzali - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Sam Ryder is set to play the big man himself, Jesus in this new production. Anyone who remembers the singer's iconic Eurovision entry Space Man will know how capable he is of hitting the high notes.

Also joining the fully announced cast is Desmonda Cathabel as Mary Magdalene, Tyrone Huntley as Judas and the role of Herod will be split five ways between Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Simon Russell Beale, Richard Armitage, Boy George, Layton Williams and Julian Clary.

When is Jesus Christ Superstar coming to the West End?

The show will run at the London Palladium from 20 June to 5 September 2026.

Before transferring to Theatre Royal Drury Lane from 16 October to 9 January2027.

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How to get tickets to Jesus Christ Superstar at the West End

Tickets for the new run of Jesus Christ Superstar are going on sale today (Thursday 14 May).

Meanwhile, tickets for the Palladium are selling fast and the cheaper seats are quickly disappearing, so we'd recommend checking a range of ticketing sites as some have more allocated seats than others. Right now we'd suggest looking at London Theatre Direct, SeatPlan or LWTheatres.

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Make sure you also check out the news about Sadie Sink's West End debut, plus Black Friday theatre ticket deals.

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