A First Look at Boy George In Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Where's all my soul sisters (and Boy George fans)?
From Culture Club to the Grammy Awards, the pioneering singer, songwriter, and fashion icon is no stranger to the stage, and next month will make a triumphant return to Broadway as Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Check out the superstar in action below!
Who is Boy George?
The English singer, songwriter, actor, DJ, and lead singer of the English pop band Culture Club is known for taking glam rock to the high heavens! Formerly known as George O'Dowd, Boy George shot to superstardom during his time in Culture Club. He has achieved a staggering seven U.K. Top 10 singles and nine top 10 singles in the U.S. with hits such as "Karma Chameleon'. The band's second album Colour by Numbers (1983) sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. He made his Broadway debut in 2003, co-writing and starring in the musical Taboo, which had also been seen in London. In 2004, Boy George received a Tony nomination for Best Original Score.
About Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Baz Luhrmann's revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. Directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and - above all - Love. With a book by Tony Award winner John Logan; music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Tony Award winner Justin Levine; and choreography by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical - it is a state of mind.
The complete cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical
The current Broadway cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical features Courtney Reed as Satine, Casey Cott as Christian, Eric Anderson as Harold Zidler, Andr Ward as Toulouse-Lautrec, Gabe Martnez as Santiago, David Harris as The Duke of Monroth, and Sophie Carmen-Jones as Nini. Oyoyo Joi is the Satine Alternate.