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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Laura Harding

London musical called off following Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey pullouts

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  • The planned 2027 London revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical Sunday In The Park With George at the Barbican Theatre has been cancelled following the departure of its lead actors.
  • Wicked co-stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey both pulled out of the production , which was set to be directed by Marianne Elliott, with Grande stepping back from the spotlight in August and Bailey withdrawing earlier this month.
  • Empire Street Productions confirmed that the Barbican run will not go ahead as scheduled, but the company retains the rights with plans to present the show in 2028.
  • Jonathan Bailey expressed his unwavering support for Grande, describing the musical as a passion project while wishing the production team well as new actors are sought for the lead roles.
  • This marks the second delay for a revival of the musical, following an earlier production starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford that was postponed indefinitely in 2021 due to Covid-19.

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Sunday In The Park With George cancelled after Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey withdrawals

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