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Photos: Sam Ryder and Cast Rehearse West End’s Jesus Christ Superstar

Get a sneak peek at the West End revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic rock musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, with new photos from inside rehearsals featuring Sam Ryder and the cast.

BroadwayWorld·May 27, 2026·via BroadwayWorld

Photos: Sam Ryder and Cast Rehearse West End’s Jesus Christ Superstar

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The production will be presented at Theatre Royal Drury Lane this fall, following its run at the London Palladium.

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Go inside rehearsal for the new West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Jesus Christ Superstar. Check out photos of vocalist Sam Ryder and more as they prepare to ressurect the classic rock musical.

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Jesus Christ Superstar will be presented at Theatre Royal Drury Lane from Friday 16 October 2026 to Saturday 9 January 2027, following the conclusion of its summer season at The London Palladium (Saturday 20 June to Saturday 5 September 2026). Tickets for Theatre Royal Drury Lane dates are on sale now.

The production features Sam Ryder as Jesus at Theatre Royal Drury Lane are Desmonda Cathabel as Mary Magdalene; David Thaxton as Pontius Pilate; Bob Harms as Caiaphas; Matty J as Annas and Phil King as Peter.

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 .

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 's iconic global phenomenon is directed by Tim Sheader with choreography by Olivier Award-winner Drew McOnie and design by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Tom Scutt . This reunites the creative team of the 2016 production 10 years on to create a unique staging of their Olivier award-winning, worldwide smash-hit production. The production which was originally created and produced at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, will play a limited 11-week season at The London Palladium followed by a 12-week season at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Jesus Christ Superstar follows the events of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don't Know How to Love Him', ‘Gethsemane' and the iconic title number ‘Superstar'.

Joining director Tim Sheader , choreographer Drew McOnie and designer Tom Scutt on the creative team are musical supervisor Tom Deering , lighting designer Lee Curran , sound designer Adam Fisher , wigs, hair and makeup designers Sam Cox & Maria Johal, fight director Kate Waters and casting directors Grindrod Burton Casting .

Photo Credit: Johan Persson

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR In Rehearsal

Earlier this week, Sam Ryder surprised crowds at The Other Songs Live event at The London Palladium and performed ‘Gethsemane’ from Jesus Christ Superstar with Andrew Lloyd Webber on piano. Check out the video here!

An all new track has been released from Jesus Christ Superstar, featuring singer, songwriter and musician Sam Ryder performing 'Gethsemane.' Stream the track here!

For the first time in The London Palladium's history, audiences can stand on stage during JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, with tickets priced at £25 available now.

The complete cast for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The London Palladium has been announced, led by Sam Ryder as Jesus alongside Tyrone Huntley as Judas, with six performers rotating as King Herod.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Photos-JESUS-CHRIST-SUPERSTAR-In-Rehearsal-with-Sam-Ryder-and-More-20260526)._

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