Sunday in the Park With George Opens in 2027 as Ariana Grande Exits London Revival
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Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Aug 3
Sunday in the Park With George Opens in 2027 as Ariana Grande Exits London Revival
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Aug 3
Summary
Empire Street Productions said the Stephen Sondheim revival will still open at London’s Barbican in summer 2027, despite Ariana Grande dropping out before ticket sales begin.
Grande’s representatives said she will step back from public-facing work after finishing her Eternal Sunshine Tour on Sept. 1, citing the need for a break from ongoing public scrutiny.
Jonathan Bailey remains attached to play George Seurat, while Grande had been set for Dot and Marie; producers said replacement casting will be announced later and ensemble auditions are already underway in London.
The exit removes a planned live reunion of the two Wicked co-stars and raises questions over how visible Grande will be beyond the tour, including around the Thanksgiving release of Focker-in-Law.