Boy George pulls out of Jesus Christ Superstar, after releasing pro-Israel single

Boy George has withdrawn from a London production of Jesus Christ Superstar, where he was to play Herod, amid controversy over his pro-Israel song 'We Will Dance Again'. His manager announced the decision, citing respect for the production and the artist's convictions. The song references the October 7, 2023 Nova festival massacre. Boy George has not publicly commented.

Boy George, the British pop icon, has pulled out of a London production of Jesus Christ Superstar, where he was slated to play Herod. His manager, Paul Kemsley, announced the decision on Thursday, citing respect for the production and the artist's convictions, without explicitly mentioning backlash over his recent pro-Israel song 'We Will Dance Again'. The song, released earlier this week, references the October 7, 2023 Nova festival massacre, where 378 people were killed and dozens kidnapped. Boy George has not publicly commented on the withdrawal. The song has drawn both support and criticism, with some calling it 'overtly pro-genocide'. Boy George, who is not Jewish, has become increasingly vocal in supporting Jewish communities since October 7.