Sam Ryder to star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium
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The London Palladium has announced its summer 2026 show — a spectacular new production of **Tim Rice** and **Andrew Lloyd Webber**’s *Jesus Christ Superstar*, starring **Sam Ryder** in his highly anticipated West End debut.
Reuniting the Olivier Award-winning creative team from the 2016 Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production, the show will be directed by **Tim Sheader,** choreographed by **Drew McOnie**, and designed by **Tom Scutt.**
Playing a strictly limited 11-week season from Saturday 20 June to Saturday 5 September 2026, this new staging will see Rice and Lloyd Webber’s legendary rock opera return in epic style, featuring classic numbers including *‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’*, *‘Gethsemane’* and *‘Superstar’*.
**Ryder**, the BRIT and Emmy-nominated artist who rose to international fame with his Eurovision hit *‘Space Man’*, said:
“I’m so excited to be part of one of the biggest institutions in musical theatre, 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 world of *Jesus Christ Superstar* in 2026.”
Be sure to check back here for tickets to the show.