London’s Sunday in the Park With George canceled as star cast withdraws
A London revival of Sunday in the Park With George has been canceled after Ariana Grande and another lead withdrew from the production.
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London Sunday in the Park With George Revival Abandoned After Grande and Bailey Exit
The London revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park With George has been scrapped after Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey exited; Empire Street Productions says the 2027 Barbican production will no longer proceed as scheduled, though rights are retained and a 2028 revival is being explored. Grande left to step back from visibility amid health scrutiny, and Bailey followed; casting is being reshaped and ticket on-sale dates were delayed twice as the production was adjusted.
Barbican Sunday in the Park With George Canceled After Grande and Bailey Exit
London’s Barbican revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park With George has been canceled after Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey exited; Empire Street Productions will retain rights with plans to present the production in 2028 (not 2027 as previously scheduled). Grande was set to play Dot/Marie and Bailey to star opposite as George Seurat; both exits followed Grande’s decision to step back from public visibility after her Eternal Sunshine tour, prompting auditions for replacements.
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Jonathan Bailey has withdrawn from the West End revival of Sunday in the Park With George in solidarity with Ariana Grande, who left the project last month.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
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.
Jonathan Bailey Drops Out of Sunday in the Park With George as London Casting Reimagined
Jonathan Bailey has withdrawn from the London production of Sunday in the Park With George after Ariana Grande’s departure; the producers say the show is reshaping around a new company, with casting and production details to be announced, and the Barbican run remains planned for summer 2027.
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.
Bailey Exits West End Revival of Sunday in the Park With George After Grande Departure
Jonathan Bailey has withdrawn from the West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George, following Ariana Grande’s exit; with neither Bailey nor Grande in the cast, producers have yet to announce replacements or a revised opening plan for the London production, which was previously aiming for a summer 2027 debut.
Ariana Grande Steps Back From Sunday in the Park With George, Surprising London Cast
Ariana Grande announced she would step away from the public eye and withdraw from the London revival of Sunday in the Park With George, prompting the production to recast her leading role Dot; the show will still open at the Barbican in summer 2027, with ticket on-sale dates pushed back earlier, and Grande described the decision as planned and not impulsive as she takes a break.
London Revival of Sunday in the Park With George Continues Without Ariana Grande
London’s Sunday in the Park With George will continue without Ariana Grande after she announced she’s stepping back from visibility following her Eternal Sunshine tour; Jonathan Bailey remains attached, casting will be announced, and the production is planned to open at the Barbican in summer 2027.
Ariana Grande to Take a Break From Public Life After Tour Amid Ongoing Scrutiny
Ariana Grande says she will step back from public-facing work after finishing her Eternal Sunshine Tour due to endless scrutiny, pulling out of the 2027 Barbican revival of Sunday in the Park With George where her role will be recast; the tour will finish as planned and Grande will take a much-deserved break from public life.
Ariana Grande pauses public life, exits West End show amid scrutiny
Ariana Grande will finish her Eternal Sunshine Tour and then take a break from public-facing work, withdrawing from the West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George due to ongoing public scrutiny. A representative said she wants to finish the tour on a high note, support the creative team, and prioritize health and happiness. After the tour, she is set to appear in Focker-in-Law, the Meet the Parents sequel, releasing in theaters on November 25.
Ariana Grande to pause public life after scrutiny
Ariana Grande plans to step back from public life after finishing the Eternal Sunshine Tour next month, citing ongoing scrutiny and health concerns. She will not star in the London revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park With George, though the production will proceed with new casting. The Eternal Sunshine Tour wraps Sept. 1 in London; Grande is balancing film work (Focker-in-Law) and the release of her album Petal.
Ariana Grande Withdraws From West End Debut Amid Public Scrutiny Over Weight
Ariana Grande has pulled out of her planned West End debut in Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George, opting to step back from public life after ongoing scrutiny of her weight. She plans to finish the Eternal Sunshine Tour and then take a break from appearances to prioritize health and happiness, with reps stressing the move is about personal well‑being; a source defended her on‑tour performances. The Barbican show was set for next summer opposite Jonathan Bailey.
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.