Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Boy George Withdraws from London Musical After Pro-Israel Song
Boy George, a famous singer, was going to play a role in a big musical in London.
He posted a song that many people thought was too supportive of Israel and not respectful of Palestinians.
After a lot of angry comments, he decided not to perform in the show.
His manager said the decision was to protect everyone involved.
The song was taken down from the internet, and the show will continue with another actor in his place.
Boy George pulled out of the London Palladium’s Jesus Christ Superstar role.
Withdrawal followed the release of the pro‑Israel track “We Will Dance Again.”
The song was criticized for rejecting the term genocide and referencing Gaza attacks.
Manager Paul Kemsley said the move protected the production, not explicitly citing the song.
The AI‑generated track has been removed from online platforms.
- Who
- Boy George, a British pop icon
- What
- Withdrew from the London production of Jesus Christ Superstar
- When
- Early August 2024, after releasing a pro‑Israel song
- Where
- London Palladium, London, England
- Why
- Controversy and backlash over the song’s content
- Artist
- Boy George
- Production
- Jesus Christ Superstar
- Role
- King Herod
- Withdrawal date
- Early August 2024
- Song title
- We Will Dance Again
- Song platform
- Social media (Threads, X)
- Song status
- Removed
- Manager
- Paul Kemsley