Herod Line-Up Announced For Jesus Christ Superstar At Theatre Royal Drury Lane
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The star-studded line-up of guest performers taking on the role of Herod in [*Jesus Christ Superstar*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/jesus-christ-superstar-drury-lane-tickets) at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane has been unveiled.
Following its summer season at the London Palladium, **Tim Sheader**’s acclaimed production will transfer to its new West End home this autumn. [Sam Ryder](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/jesus-christ-superstar-first-look) will reprise the role of Jesus, joined by **Desmonda Cathabel** as Mary Magdalene, **David Thaxton** as Pontius Pilate, **Bob Harms** as Caiaphas, **Matty J** as Annas and **Phil King** as Peter.
Joining the company as a rotating Herod are eight special guest stars:
* **Matt Bomer** – 16 to 31 October
* **Rob Brydon** – 2 to 7 November
* **Reece Shearsmith** – 9 to 14 November
* **Bob The Drag Queen** – 16 to 21 November
* **Michael Ball** – 23 November to 5 December
* **Simon Russell Beale** – 7 to 12 December
* **Omid Djalili** – 14 to 19 December
* **Layton Williams** – 21 December 2026 to 2 January 2027
A final guest performer set to play Herod during the last week of performances will be announced at a later date.
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