Sam Ryder Releases 'Gethsemane' from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Recording

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The London Palladium season recently extended for a limited 12-week run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane starting in October.

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An all new track has been released from Jesus Christ Superstar, featuring singer, songwriter and musician Sam Ryder performing 'Gethsemane.' With lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber , the song was first recorded in 1970 and is the first track released ahead of the upcoming West End production starring Ryder in the titular role of Jesus, making his West End debut.

The London Palladium season has already broken box office records and has been extended for a limited 12-week run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane starting in October, with Ryder continuing his role as Jesus.

Ryder will perform the track live on Saturday 16th May, when he appears on Britain’s Got Talent, from 6pm on ITV1. Following this live performance, Sam Ryder 's recording of Gethsemane will be available to listen to on all streaming platforms from Saturday evening. Stream the song here , ahead of a physical release later this summer.

This release and West End production follows Sam Ryder 's sophomore album Heartland, which was released last year and saw him perform his biggest headline show at London's Wembley Arena. The album followed his 2022 debut album There's Nothing but Space, Man! which reached UK number 1. Ryder has amassed over 20 million followers across social media and is BRIT and Emmy nominated.

Jesus Christ Superstar will extend for a limited 12-week engagement 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).

The cast of Jesus Christ Superstar includes Sam Ryder as Jesus; 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 . Casting for Judas Iscariot, Simon and King Herod for performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane will be announced at a later date.

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'.

Originally released as an album, Jesus Christ Superstar opened on Broadway in 1971, at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, where it was nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Original Score. The original London production ran for over eight years. By the time it closed, after 3,358 performances, it had become the longest-running musical in West End history at that time.

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 .

Schmigadoon!

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.

Further casting has been announced for Jesus Christ Superstar at The London Palladium this summer. The cast will include Tyrone Huntley, Desmonda Cathabel, and David Thaxton.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Listen-Sam-Ryder-Performs-Gethsemane-From-JESUS-CHRIST-SUPERSTAR-in-London-20260516)._