Announced today, nine performers will juggle the role of Herod – Matt Bomer from 16 to 31 October, Rob Brydon from 2 to 7 November, Reece Shearsmith from 9 to 14 November, Bob The Drag Queen from 16 to 21 November, Michael Ball from 23 November to 5 December, the rescheduled Simon Russell Beale from 7 to 12 December, Omid Djalili from 14 to 19 December and Layton Williams from 21 December 2026 to 2 January 2027, who will return to the stage having played the role for two weeks at The London Palladium in August. One final Herod for the final week of performances will be revealed in due course. #JesusChristSuperstar #Musical #Theatre #WestEnd