Reuben Kaye, a well-known comedian and cabaret performer, has been cast as King Herod in the new Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar at Crown Theatre Perth.

His casting in this musical theatre role comes as a surprise, particularly after he made a controversial joke about Jesus Christ during an appearance on The Project in 2023.

Kaye is celebrated for his bold and brash performance style, which has earned him a dedicated fan base in the Fringe World scene.

Despite this unexpected transition to musical theatre, Kaye reassures fans that his signature style will remain intact in the production.