Hit musical Jesus Christ Famous person will likely be returning to London subsequent summer time, with vocal powerhouse Sam Ryder main the corporate as Jesus.
The musical will likely be staged at The London Palladium and can run for a restricted 11-week season from June 20 to September 5, 2026. This follows on from the 2025 summer time run of Evita starring Rachel Zegler on the Palladium, which obtained rave evaluations from critics.
Sam, who rose to fame after representing the UK on the Eurovision Music Contest again in 2022, will likely be making his West Finish debut within the position of Jesus. Talking about this information, he mentioned: “I’m so excited to be a part of one of many greatest establishments in musical theatre the world’s ever recognized, at The London Palladium within the West Finish! I’m honoured to tackle this duty as I observe within the footsteps of rock vocal titans like Ian Gillan and John Farnham. I can’t wait to immerse myself within the phrase of Jesus Christ Famous person in 2026.”
Producer Michael Harrison mentioned: “It’s thrilling to be bringing this astounding artistic workforce from the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre manufacturing again collectively, and I’m excited to see them create Jesus Christ Famous person specifically for The London Palladium. In Sam we’ve got a real famous person to play the enduring title position, and I sit up for sharing additional bulletins in regards to the manufacturing within the coming months.”
With lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Famous person is a rock opera musical which was first launched as an idea album in 1970. That includes songs reminiscent of ‘Gethsemane’, ‘Heaven on their Minds’, and ‘I Don’t Know How To Love Him’, the musical tells the story of Jesus’ remaining weeks of life, from the angle of Judas.
First launched as an idea album in 1970, the present obtained its Broadway premiere in 1971 earlier than debuting within the West Finish the next yr. The 2026 London Palladium manufacturing will likely be directed by Tim Sheader, who beforehand offered the present at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in 2016 and 2017.
He will likely be joined by creatives designer Tom Scutt, choreographer Drew McOnie, musical supervisor Tom Deering, lighting designer Lee Curran, sound designer Adam Fisher, combat director Kate Waters and BAFTA Award-winning casting director David Grindrod.
Tickets for Jesus Christ Famous person go on presale on Tuesday November 25, 2025 at 10am and normal sale on Wednesday November 26 at 10am.
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