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BIO

Born George O'Dowd in 1961, Boy George rose to fame as the lead singer of the iconic band Culture Club. First appearing on Top of the Pops with Culture Club in 1982, he instantly had people talking. The pop sensations went on to achieve seven UK Top 10 singles, nine Top 10 singles in the USA, and nine Top 20 singles in Australia - including “Karma Chameleon” and “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me,” and have sold in excess of 100 million singles and 50 million albums. Attracting high praise from a variety of publications that include Rolling Stone and MTV and having gained truly global recognition, the Grammy Award winning singer has created a World-wide presence that transcends age, race, colour, creed, nationality and even religion. George remains the most colourful pop star in British History. He’s ever present and relevant in today’s World with sell out worldwide tours, a new Album, numerous TV shows and a global audience who love the British National Treasure and Global Icon that is Boy George.



Boy George also wrote the music and lyrics for the musical Taboo, in which he also starred in 2003. He also appeared on Broadway in Moulin Rouge!

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STAGE CREDITS

Moulin Rouge! Moulin Rouge!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Harold Zidler [Replacement]
Taboo
[West End]
Original London Production, 2002
Leigh Bowery [Replacement]

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lyrics

Boy George, Taboo


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Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Music

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Olivier Awards - 2003 - The Hilton Award for Best New Musical

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Boy George been in?

Boy George has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Boy George been in?

Boy George has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Boy George's first West End show?

Boy George's first West End show was Taboo which opened in 2002

What awards has Boy George been nominated for?

Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Taboo, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Taboo, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Taboo and The Hilton Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Taboo.

What awards has Boy George won?

Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Taboo and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Taboo.

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