Sunday in the Park With George musical cancelled, after Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey both drop out
The star-studded Sondheim musical has hit the buffers after a second star, Jonathan Bailey, joined his Wicked colleague Ariana Grande and left the production
TL;DR
- The London revival of "Sunday in the Park With George" has been cancelled.
- Lead actors Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey both withdrew from the production.
- Grande cited a need for a break from "endless public scrutiny".
- Bailey stated Grande is a dear friend and he decided to step back after her departure.
- The production was originally scheduled for the summer of 2027.
- Empire Street Productions will retain the rights and aims to present the production in 2028.