Boy George Withdraws From West End 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Run
Boy George’s manager said the production should remain the focus after backlash to an AI-assisted pro-Israel song sparked boycott calls.
- Boy George has officially withdrawn from the West End revival of Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium, with manager Paul Kemsley announcing the departure on Instagram following intense backlash over the singer's recent AI-assisted pro-Israel track.
- Earlier this week, the 65-year musician posted an AI-assisted track titled "We Will Dance Again," voicing support for Israel's military action in Palestine and rejecting genocide accusations, sparking immediate controversy and boycott calls.
- Martyn Ware, founder of The Human League and longtime peer, blasted his "old friend" on X, calling the track "overtly pro-genocide, anti-Palestinian piece of musical propaganda," while Artists for Palestine UK stated it "reveals a profound lack of empathy."
- Kemsley stated, "After careful consideration, I have decided, in my capacity as Boy George's manager, that he will no longer be appearing in Jesus Christ Superstar," with Richard Armitage covering the King Herod dates.
- Though George has not referenced his exit, he defended his stance on X on Thursday, writing, "I am even falling out with Jewish friends," as the revival continues through September 5, 2026.
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Boy George quits musical role after fallout over pro-Israel song
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Boy George Pulls Out of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ London Production After Backlash From Pro-Israel Song
Boy George live at the 80s Live Party 2026 at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, July 18, 2026. Photo: IMAGO/Future Image via Reuters Connect Boy George has pulled out of the “Jesus Christ Superstar” production at the London Palladium after facing backlash for his new pro-Israel song “We Will Dance Again,” the singer’s manager announced on...
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