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London 'Sunday in the Park With George' Revival Canceled After Star Exits
arts29 days ago

London 'Sunday in the Park With George' Revival Canceled After Star Exits

The 2027 London revival of Stephen Sondheim’s 'Sunday in the Park With George' has been canceled after Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey withdrew from the production. Producers Empire Street Productions confirmed the show will not proceed as scheduled at the Barbican but retain rights for a potential 2028 debut. The cancellation follows Grande’s decision to step back from public visibility and Bailey’s subsequent exit, ending a high-profile collaboration that had been announced in January.

Empire Street Productions Cancel 2027 London Revival of 'Sunday in the Park With George' Following Star Exits
theater29 days ago

Empire Street Productions Cancel 2027 London Revival of 'Sunday in the Park With George' Following Star Exits

The planned 2027 London revival of Stephen Sondheim’s 'Sunday in the Park With George' has been canceled after Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey withdrew from the production. Producers Empire Street Productions confirmed the show will not proceed as scheduled but retain rights for a potential 2028 debut at the Barbican Centre.

Bailey Drops Out of West End's Sunday in the Park With George in Solidarity with Ariana Grande
culture1 month ago

Bailey Drops Out of West End's Sunday in the Park With George in Solidarity with Ariana Grande

Jonathan Bailey has withdrawn from the West End revival of Sunday in the Park With George in solidarity with Ariana Grande, who left the project last month. Bailey praised Grande, director Marianne Elliott, and the team, and said he looks forward to watching the show with its new cast as it continues toward its 2027 premiere.

Bailey Withdraws From London's Sunday in the Park With George as Revival Moves Forward
theatre1 month ago

Bailey Withdraws From London's Sunday in the Park With George as Revival Moves Forward

Jonathan Bailey has pulled out of London’s Sunday in the Park With George revival at the Barbican, a decision announced via his Instagram Stories after Ariana Grande previously exited; producers say the production will continue, with casting discussions under way and the creative team reshaped around a new company while preserving the musical’s artistic integrity.

Bailey Exits West End Musical After Ariana Grande's Departure
entertainment1 month ago

Bailey Exits West End Musical After Ariana Grande's Departure

Jonathan Bailey is exiting the West End revival of Sunday in the Park With George after Ariana Grande bowed out last month; Grande was set to star opposite Bailey as Dot and Marie. Producers say casting discussions are underway and the production will be reshaped around a new company, with Marianne Elliott directing. The show will continue at the Barbican Centre in London, with new casting to be announced for a revival planned for early next summer.

Ariana Grande Skips West End Return of Sunday in the Park with George for Break
theater2 months ago

Ariana Grande Skips West End Return of Sunday in the Park with George for Break

Ariana Grande will not appear in the West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George as she takes a much‑deserved public break after completing her Eternal Sunshine Tour amid ongoing scrutiny. The Marianne Elliott‑directed production had been linked with a 2027 Barbican opening with Grande and Jonathan Bailey, but Grande will step back and support the project from the sidelines.

Grande and Bailey Sneak a Stop at the Art Institute to Back Sunday in the Park with George
entertainment9 months ago

Grande and Bailey Sneak a Stop at the Art Institute to Back Sunday in the Park with George

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey quietly visited the Art Institute of Chicago to promote a London production of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George, set for summer 2027 at the Barbican, with a photo of the pair in front of Georges-Seurat’s A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte confirming the visit.

Grande and Bailey reunite for London revival of Sunday in the Park with George
entertainment9 months ago

Grande and Bailey reunite for London revival of Sunday in the Park with George

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, who played Glinda and Fiyero in the Wicked film, will reunite on stage for a 2027 London revival of Sunday in the Park with George at the Barbican Theatre; the announcement was teased with an Instagram photo in front of Georges Seurat’s painting, and while their exact roles aren’t confirmed, the female lead is Dot; tickets go on sale in May.