Boy George pulls out of Jesus Christ Superstar after releasing pro-Israel song
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Key context: <p>The 80s star will no longer appear in role of Herod in London Palladium run, with manager saying decision is ‘in the best interests of my artist’</p><p>Boy George has pulled out of a forthcoming London production of Jesus Christ Superstar, days after he released <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/27/you-say-genocide-i-say-war-boy-george-releases-pro-israel-song-we-will-dance-again">a controversial song</a> voicing support for Israel’s military action against Palestine.</p><p>The song, entitled עוד נרקוד alongside its English translation We Will Dance Again, addresses critics of Israel, whose military campaign has been been described as genocidal by a UN commission. “You say genocide, I say war / When you’re attacked, that’s what the army’s for,” read the lyrics. “Does it get ugly? You bet it does / When I know you wanna kill every last one of us.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/31/boy-george-pulls-out-of-jesus-christ-superstar-after-releasing-pro-israel-song">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
The 80s star will no longer appear in role of Herod in London Palladium run, with manager saying decision is ‘in the best interests of my artist’Boy George has pulled out of a forthcoming London production of Jesus Christ Superstar, days after he released a controversial song voicing support for Israel’s military action against Palestine.The song, entitled עוד נרקוד alongside its English translation We Will Dance Again, addresses critics of Israel, whose military campaign has been been described as genocidal by a UN commission. “You say genocide, I say war / When you’re attacked, that’s what the army’s for,” read the lyrics. “Does it get ugly? You bet it does / When I know you wanna kill every last one of us.” Continue reading...
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