The musical follows the occasions of the final days of the lifetime of Jesus Christ, as seen by means of the eyes of Judas.
Further casting has been revealed for Jesus Christ Superstar at The London Palladium this summer season. Performances will run from 20 June to five September.
Already introduced are Sam Ryder as Jesus and 6 performers sharing the function of King Herod: Jesse Tyler Ferguson (20 Jun – 11 Jul); Simon Russell Beale (13 – 25 Jul); Richard Armitage (27 Jul – 1 Aug); Boy George (3 – 15 Aug, besides 8 Aug); Layton Williams (17 – 29 Aug); and Julian Clary (31 Aug – 5 Sep).
Joining the firm are Tyrone Huntley as Judas Iscariot (for which he beforehand acquired an Olivier Award nomination), Desmonda Cathabel (Hadestown) as Mary Magdalene, and David Thaxton (Sunset Boulevard) returning to the function of Pontius Pilate.
The Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is directed by Tim Sheader, with choreography by Olivier Award winner Drew McOnie and design by Tony and Olivier Award winner Tom Scutt. The manufacturing reunites the inventive workforce of the 2016 manufacturing.
The musical follows the occasions of the final days of the lifetime of Jesus Christ, as seen by means of the eyes of Judas, with a rating that features “I Don’t Know How to Love Him”, “Gethsemane”, and the title quantity “Superstar”.
The remainder of the inventive workforce consists of musical supervisor Tom Deering, lighting designer Lee Curran, sound designer Adam Fisher, and battle director Kate Waters.
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Photo credit score: Tyrone Huntley, Desmonda Cathabel, David Thaxton. (Courtesy of manufacturing)
