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Smash-hit West End and Broadway show Moulin Rouge! The Musical has cast Grammy Award-winning British singer, songwriter and DJ Boy George in the musical.
Boy George will play Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge!, from 6 February to 12 May 2024 at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Boy George rose to fame as the lead singer of the iconic band Culture Club, who sold in excess of 100 million singles and 50 million albums.
Boy George also wrote the music and lyrics for musical Taboo, in which he made his New York stage debut in 2003.
First-look: Boy George as Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge!
Tituss Burgess is currently playing Harold Zidler on Broadway, until 17 December 17, 2023, followed by Eric Anderson returning to the role on 19 December to 4 February 2024.
The Broadway show also stars Courtney Reed as Satine and Casey Cott as Christian.
There’s no news on whether Boy George will also play Harold Zidler in the West End production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
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UPDATES: First published 6 November 2023; Updated 22 January 2024 with a first-look video
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