"This is not a good time to be an Andrew Lloyd Webber hater, with the musical theatre legend on track to be almost as popular as he was in the '80s. Jamie Lloyd's Rachel Zegler-starring revival was the year's most talked about show, a first ever UK revival of Cats was announced to much anticipation; over in New York Lloyd's Sunset Boulevard revival took the Tonys by storm and critics were wowed by hipster off-Broadway Cats revival The Jellicle Ball."
"And today it's been announced that another of his classics will follow Evita into the Palladium, running throughout next summer. It's not just any revival of 1971's Jesus Christ Superstar, but rather a fresh outing for current Donmar boss Tim Sheader's excellent 2016 Open Air Theatre production, which transferred to the Barbican three years later. Bombastic and grungy with a very cool set by Tom Scutt it will be a treat to see it again on an even larger stage."
Andrew Lloyd Webber's profile has surged with high-profile revivals and new collaborations with Tim Rice. Jamie Lloyd's Rachel Zegler revival and a UK Cats revival have generated major attention, while the New York Sunset Boulevard revival and The Jellicle Ball off-Broadway revival received critical praise. Another classic will follow Evita into the Palladium, running throughout summer 2026. The production will be Tim Sheader's 2016 Open Air Theatre staging of Jesus Christ Superstar, which transferred to the Barbican in 2019. The staging is bombastic and grungy with a striking set by Tom Scutt. Sam Ryder is confirmed to play Jesus, bringing musician and social-media star credentials; the role is performance-oriented and further casting will include experienced actors.
Read at Time Out London
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