The London run, and what a ticket actually buys

Jesus Christ Superstar

King Herod has one song, and this production has nine people lined up to sing it. From Matt Bomer on 16 October to Glenn Close in the final week from 4 January, a different guest takes the part every week or two.

Cities: 1
Next: London, 16 October 2026 – 9 January 2027
On sale: 1 of 1 runs
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Around them is Timothy Sheader's production from Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, which spent the summer at the London Palladium and moves to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane for twelve weeks. Sam Ryder, who came to it from Eurovision, plays Jesus in his first stage role; Tyrone Huntley plays Judas.

Below is the Drury Lane season: the dates, the Herods, what a seat costs and who sells it.

Where it plays

Soonest first. Every city has its own page, with the theatre, the dates and the seller.

The Thames at dusk from Waterloo Bridge, with the City skyline and St Paul's beyond

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London

Twelve weeks at Drury Lane, from Friday 16 October 2026 to Saturday 9 January 2027, after a summer at the London Palladium.

16 October 2026 – 9 January 2027 · Theatre Royal Drury Lane

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About the show

A rock musical about the last week of Jesus's life, told largely from Judas's side. Who made it, and where this production comes from.

Tickets

Who sells seats for the Jesus Christ Superstar musical at Drury Lane, what they cost, what the VIP packages add, and the age rules.

Things people ask about Jesus Christ Superstar

Where is Jesus Christ Superstar playing next?

London, at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane: 16 October 2026 – 9 January 2027.