Ariana Grande reassures Chicago crowds the hiatus is planned, not impulsive
Ariana Grande told Chicago fans that her decision to step back from the public eye is a planned, thoughtful move, not a reaction to negativity. She addressed the crowd at the United Center ahead of three Chicago shows in the Eternal Sunshine Tour, saying boundaries are needed and the break will come after the current run. She will wrap the U.S. leg in London on Sept. 1, then take a healthful break from public appearances, and she has also exited a 2027 London production of Sunday in the Park with George, though the show will proceed with casting announced.