Boy George exits West End musical over pro-Israel song

British singer Boy George pulled out of a West End production of Jesus Christ Superstar on July 31, 2026, after backlash to his release of a pro-Israel song titled "We Will Dance Again." The withdrawal followed social media criticism tied to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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UK singer Boy George pulls out of London musical after pro-Israel song backlash

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British singer Boy George has pulled out of a West End production of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar after facing a backlash for releasing a pro-Israel song, We Will Dance Again. The 65-year-old musician “will no longer be appearing in Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium”, his manager Paul Kemsley said on social media. The singer, whose real name is George Alan O’Dowd, rose to fame i