Boy George withdraws from a West End revival of “Jesus Christ Superstar” at London’s Palladium, just days before he was scheduled to appear as King Herod. Multiple outlets report that the change follows the singer’s recent release of a controversial pro-Israel track, “We Will Dance Again,” which uses AI assistance. Reports describe the song as disputing allegations of genocide and drawing criticism for characterizing pro-Palestine supporters in derogatory terms, as well as for minimizing Palestinian suffering and praising Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
George’s manager, Paul Kemsley, issues a statement saying he has decided George will no longer appear in the production. Some coverage also notes that George addresses the surrounding dispute on social media, including a post on X stating that “It doesn’t matter what I think or what you think.”
The withdrawal is framed by outlets as a response to public backlash and controversy tied to the song, with no additional details provided in the cited reports about casting changes or timing beyond his immediate exit.
