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Boy George Quits West End Role Over Pro-Israel Song
30 Jul
Summary
- Boy George withdrew from 'Jesus Christ Superstar' revival.
- His exit follows release of a pro-Israel song.
- The song disputed genocide claims and criticized pro-Palestine supporters.
Boy George has exited the West End revival of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' just days before his scheduled appearance as King Herod. His manager, Paul Kemsley, announced the decision via Instagram, citing George's commitment to his personal convictions. The withdrawal follows the recent release of Boy George's song, 'We Will Dance Again,' which voiced support for Israel and challenged the narrative surrounding the conflict.
The song, reportedly no longer available, contained lyrics that defended Israel's military actions and criticized pro-Palestine supporters as misled by propaganda. George had expressed that the song was written with AI assistance. The musical revival, which has received positive reviews, features Sam Ryder as Jesus and runs through September 5 at the London Palladium.
Boy George was slated to perform the role of King Herod from August 2 to August 15, as part of a rotating cast. Richard Armitage is anticipated to take over the role following George's departure. The production's producers and creative team have been notified, and an apology has been extended to ticket holders who specifically bought tickets to see the singer.
