S11 Ep34: Tyrone Huntley, Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar

S11 Ep34: Tyrone Huntley, Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar

From In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame by West End Frame

July 24, 2026 · 48 min · Season 11 · Episode 34

About this episode

Tyrone Huntley discusses his journey and experiences playing Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar.

Olivier nominee Tyrone Huntley is reprising his acclaimed performance as Judas in  Jesus Christ Superstar  by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber at the London Palladium. Directed by Timothy Sheader, Tyrone first played Judas ten years ago when this revival premiered at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. He reprised his performance at Regent's Park multiple times and also played Judas in the production's US tour. Last year Tyrone played Simon in the Hollywood Bowl revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, whilst also understudying Cynthia Erivo in the role of Jesus. His theatre credits include Barnaby Tucker in  Hello, Dolly!  (London Palladium), Che in  Evita  (Curve Leicester), Jordan in  Living Newspaper  (Royal Court), Hunter in  [title of show]  (London Coliseum), Wes in  The View UpStairs  (Soho Theatre), Obi in  Leave to Remain  (Lyric Hammersmith), C.C. White in  Dreamgirls  (Savoy Theatre), Gator in  Memphis (Shaftesbury Theatre),  Porgy and Bess  (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre), Seaweed in  Hairspray  (Curve Leicester), Doctor in  The Book of Mormon  (Prince of Wales…

People in this episode

Guest: Tyrone Huntley

Topics covered

  • theatre
  • performance
  • musical theatre
  • interviews
  • acting
  • directing

Keywords

  • Tyrone Huntley
  • Jesus Christ Superstar
  • theatre
  • musical
  • acting
  • directing
  • performance

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Jesus Christ Superstar, Hello, Dolly!, Evita, Living Newspaper, [title of show], The View UpStairs, Leave to Remain, Dreamgirls, Memphis, Porgy and Bess

Places: London Palladium, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, Hollywood Bowl, Mercury Theatre Colchester, Southwark Playhouse

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