Six well-known faces shall be enjoying the function of King Herod within the forthcoming London Palladium manufacturing of Jesus Christ Celebrity.
As introduced as we speak, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Simon Russell Beale, Richard Armitage, Boy George, Layton Williams and Julian Clary shall be sharing the function through the restricted 11-week run this summer season. Jesse shall be kicking off proceedings whereas Julian shall be enjoying Herod through the ultimate week.
Jesus Christ Celebrity – King Herod Schedule
Jesse Tyler Ferguson – June 20 – July 11
Simon Russell Beale – July 13 – July 25
Richard Armitage – July 27 – August 1
Boy George – August 3 – August 15
Layton Williams – August 17 – August 29
Julian Clary – August 31 – September 5
Talking of this intriguing casting information, director Tim Sheader stated: “All totally different however all fabulous, we’re thrilled that these six artists will take a flip demanding Jesus stroll throughout their swimming pool because the infamously camp however deadly King Herod. Select to see any certainly one of them and we promise, for a golden second, they’ll cease this juggernaut of a present in its glitter stuffed tracks.”
Every of the actors shall be becoming a member of the beforehand introduced Sam Ryder, who shall be taking to the stage as Jesus himself. The singer-songwriter and 2022 Eurovision Tune Content material runner up shall be making his West Finish debut within the manufacturing.
With lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Celebrity is a rock opera musical which was first launched as an idea album in 1970. That includes songs similar to ‘Gethsemane’, ‘Heaven on their Minds’, and ‘I Don’t Know How To Love Him’, the musical tells the story of Jesus’ ultimate weeks of life, from the attitude of Judas.
First launched as an idea album in 1970, the present obtained its Broadway premiere in 1971 earlier than debuting within the West Finish the next 12 months. The 2026 London Palladium manufacturing shall be directed by Tim Sheader, who beforehand offered the present at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in 2016 and 2017.
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