Producers for the London production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s “Sunday in the Park with George” say the show will go on as planned for its planned summer 2027 run at the Barbican Centre, even after Ariana Grande withdraws. Multiple outlets report that Grande was originally set to star in the revival opposite her “Wicked” co-star Jonathan Bailey, with ticket sales expected to be launched following her departure.
Grande announced she is stepping back from public visibility after her “Eternal Sunshine” tour ends on September 1, describing “endless, ongoing public scrutiny” as a reason for pulling out. Producers say they are planning a version of the production without Grande, without indicating changes to the venue or timeline.
While the outlets differ in emphasis—some focus on her stated reasons and others on the production response—the shared account is that the West End production remains scheduled for summer 2027 at the Barbican and will proceed without Grande as announced.
