June’s trending stage names reveal a mix of established and rising stars making waves across the West End and UK tours. From Game of Thrones to Jesus Christ Superstar, these performers are attracting strong online interest for their recent and upcoming roles.

The Royal Shakespeare Company recently announced the large cast for the world premiere of Game of Thrones: The Mad King, featuring Michael Abubakar as Eddard Stark. This production has spurred considerable attention among fans eager to see the stage adaptation of George R R Martin’s novels.

Meanwhile, Jesus Christ Superstar is gearing up to open its autumn season at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, with Matt Bomer among the actors taking on the role of Herod from 16 to 31 October. Sam Ryder, currently performing in Jesus Christ Superstar at The London Palladium, will also join this autumn run and tour next year.

Marking its 40th anniversary, the West End production of Phantom of the Opera will be led by Jordan Donica and Beatrice Penny-Touré as Phantom and Christine Daaé. Their casting adds fresh energy to the milestone celebrations later this summer.

Les Misérables’s Arena Concert Spectacular continues to tour, featuring Killian Donnelly and Bradley Jaden in an acclaimed all-star cast that recently charmed audiences at the Royal Albert Hall.

Australian actor Axel Duffy will reprise his role as Marty McFly on the upcoming UK tour of Back to the Future, reconnecting with a stage legend cast as Doc Brown.

Coronation Street’s Mollie Gallagher will make her stage debut as Clarice Starling in the world premiere of The Silence of the Lambs, while WhatsOnStage nominee Gerardine Sacdalan will star as Veronica in the London and UK tour of Heathers.

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie returns to tour early next year, featuring Ashcon Rahmani stepping into the lead role of Jamie New, supported by Rebecca Trehearn as his mother, Margaret. This production will showcase a newly written song by composer Dan Gillespie Sells and writer Tom MacRae.

Broadway Tony Award nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers will lead a new revival of The Sound of Music, bringing acclaimed talent from Broadway back to UK stages.

This snapshot of June’s top-searched stage names highlights the blend of star power and emerging performers drawing audience attention and shaping the theatrical landscape across London and beyond.