Ariana Grande has withdrawn from the planned London stage production of Sunday in the Park With George, according to the show’s producers. The singer and actor had been due to appear alongside Jonathan Bailey in the musical at the Barbican theater in 2027.
Empire Street Productions said Grande will no longer take part in the upcoming run. The announcement also said she intends to step back from the public eye for a period, citing the intense scrutiny she has been facing.
The change is a notable development for the high-profile London musical, which had attracted attention because of Grande’s involvement and the pairing with Bailey. With her departure confirmed, focus is likely to turn to how the production moves forward and whether a new casting decision will be announced.
Grande’s exit from Sunday in the Park With George adds another major update to her schedule as she pauses public-facing commitments. For now, producers have confirmed only that she is no longer attached to the Barbican production and plans to take a break from public life.
