Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSam Ryder and Andrew Lloyd Webber (Getty)The iconic rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar has made a triumphant return to London’s West End, with composer Andrew Lloyd Webber highlighting its original concert-style roots. Sam Ryder, the Eurovision 2022 runner-up, makes his West End debut in the lead role of Jesus, with Lloyd Webber praising his vocal performance. The production features a substantial cast of approximately 30 performers and a live 19-piece orchestra, creating a highly staged rock concert experience. The role of King Herod is shared by a rotating cast of notable actors, including Boy George, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Matt Bomer, Richard Armitage, and Omid Djalili. Jesus Christ Superstar is playing at the London Palladium until 5 September, before transferring to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from 16 October to 9 January. In fullJesus Christ Superstar returns to West End with Eurovision star Sam Ryder in lead roleMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Sam Ryder rocks in West End return of Jesus Christ Superstar
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSam Ryder and Andrew Lloyd Webber (Getty)The iconic rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar has made a triumphant return to London’s West End, with composer Andrew Lloyd Webber highlighting its original concert-style roots. Sam Ryder, the Eurovision 2022 runner-up, makes his West End debut in the lead role of Jesus, with Lloyd Webber praising his vocal performance. The production features a substantial cast of approximately 30 performers and a live 19-piece orchestra, creating a highly staged rock concert experience. The role of King Herod is shared by a rotating cast of notable actors, including Boy George, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Matt Bomer, Richard Armitage, and Omid Djalili. Jesus Christ Superstar is playing at the London Palladium until 5 September, before transferring to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from 16 October to 9 January. In fullJesus Christ Superstar returns to West End with Eurovision star Sam Ryder in lead roleMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
