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Boy George Withdraws from London Musical Amid Pro-Israel Song Controversy

British singer Boy George withdraws from West End's Jesus Christ Superstar following backlash over his pro-Israel song release.

Editorial Desk

July 31, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — British singer Boy George has withdrawn from the West End production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium. The decision follows significant backlash over his recent release of the pro-Israel song “We Will Dance Again”.

George’s manager, Paul Kemsley, announced on social media that the 65-year-old musician “will no longer be appearing in Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium”. Boy George, whose real name is George Alan O’Dowd, gained fame in the 1980s as the lead singer of the pop band Culture Club.

The controversy erupted after George released the song this week. His decision to withdraw from the musical comes amid growing public and critical response to the song’s political stance.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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