Ariana Grande Withdraws From London Stage Revival with Jonathan Bailey, Citing Need to 'Take a Step Back From Visibility'
Producers will recast the role as the West End revival moves ahead with Jonathan Bailey and Marianne Elliott.
- On Sunday, August 2, 2026, Ariana Grande withdrew from the London revival of Sunday in the Park With George. Producers confirmed the production will still open at the Barbican in summer 2027 as planned, with recasting to be announced.
- A representative for Grande confirmed she is taking a 'much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances' after her Eternal Sunshine Tour concludes September 1. The decision follows growing concern over her health and public scrutiny.
- Originally, Grande was slated to star as Dot and Marie opposite her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey. Directed by Marianne Elliott, the Stephen Sondheim revival remains scheduled for summer 2027.
- Empire Street Productions expressed full support, stating, 'We know this cannot have been an easy decision, and she makes it with our complete understanding and support.' The team wished her nothing but the best.
- Casting for the musical's ensemble continues as planned, while Grande's only other publicly-known commitment is a role in the comedy Focker-In-Law, scheduled for release over Thanksgiving. Her film participation status remains unclear.
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Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming musical in London and plans to step back from the spotlight and take a break from the spotlight, the star's producers and representatives said.
Ariana Grande withdraws from London stage revival with Jonathan Bailey, citing need to 'take a step back from visibility'
Ariana Grande is pressing pause on more than just touring. After months in the spotlight, the singer and actor has decided to step away from another major project that would have reunited her with Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey. The pop star has officially withdrawn from the upcoming London revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park With George, TMZ reported. Grande had been set to star alongside Bailey at London’s Barbican in 2027. Her ex…
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LONDON (AP) — Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a...
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