Jonathan Bailey Withdraws from West End Revival of 'Sunday in the Park with George'

Jonathan Bailey has followed Ariana Grande in withdrawing from the West End revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical 'Sunday in the Park with George'. Bailey announced his decision in a statement on social media, expressing unwavering support for Grande, who departed last month amid 'ongoing public scrutiny'. He praised the production team and his collaborators, including director Marianne Elliott, and expressed hope for the future of the project. The revival was confirmed in January 2026 by Empire Street Productions and London's Barbican Centre, with a planned opening in summer 2027. Grande's departure had already delayed ticket sales until after her tour concludes on September 1, 2026, at London's O2 Arena. With both stars now gone, the future of the production is uncertain. Bailey's statement highlighted the deep connection between the characters George and Dot, and he expressed confidence in the team and the actors who will now take on the roles. The news was first reported by Deadline, following earlier reports by Baz Bamigboye that Grande and Bailey were considering teaming up for the production.