Groups can now book tickets for the limited run of the production at the London Palladium which sees the Eurovision star making his West End debut. 

Sam Ryder as Jesus

Source: Jack Robinson

Sam Ryder rose to fame when he represented the UK at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest. 

Performances of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar begin at the London Palladium on 20th June and run until 5th September.

Discounted rates are available for Monday to Friday evening and Thursday matinee performances when booking for groups of six or more, with early bird rates for groups of ten or more booking and paying by 27th March. 

Singer and songwriter Sam Ryder will take on the leading role of Jesus, making his West End debut. He rose to success when he represented the UK at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest with his single, Space Man

Sam Ryder said: “I’m so excited to be part of one of the biggest institutions in musical theatre the world’s ever known 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 word of Jesus Christ Superstar.”

Jesus Christ Superstar

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The 2023 touring cast of Jesus Christ Superstar.

About the show

The production follows the events of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. The creative team behind the 2016 run at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre will return for the production.

Jesus Christ Superstar is directed by Tim Sheader, with choreography by Olivier Award-winner Drew McOnie and design by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Tom Scutt. The legendary score includes I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane and the title number Superstar.

For more information about the production, including group bookings visit london.jesuschristsuperstar.com.