London musical cancelled after Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey pull out
The London revival of 'Sunday in the Park with George' has been cancelled for 2027 after stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey withdrew from the production. Empire Street Productions plans to revisit the project in 2028.
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The cancellation highlights the impact of celebrity availability on high-profile West End theater productions and the pressures of public scrutiny on performers.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Emma Saunders Culture reporter Getty Images The upcoming London revival of Sunday In The Park With George has been cancelled after A-listers Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey dropped out.
The Wicked stars had been due to reunite on stage in the Stephen Sondheim show at the Barbican next year.
Last month, Grande announced she was pulling out of the musical as part of her decision to take a break from the spotlight after completing her Eternal Sunshine Tour.
Earlier this month, Bailey also revealed he was withdrawing from the show. Production company Empire Street Productions initially said it would continue as planned but on Monday announced the musical would no longer be staged in 2027.
A statement from the company said: "The planned 2027 production of Sunday in the Park with George at the Barbican will no longer proceed as scheduled.
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