Jonathan Bailey Is Leaving ‘Sunday in the Park With George’
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Key Points:
- Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande will no longer star together in the West End revival of Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park With George, set for summer 2027.
- Ariana Grande previously withdrew from the production to take a "much-deserved break," prompting Bailey to also step back in solidarity.
- Bailey expressed his deep support for Grande and appreciation for the project, calling it a passion and praising director Marianne Elliott.
- Both actors' departures mean new casting will be needed for the lead roles of George and Dot, the central couple in the musical.
- Bailey looks forward to seeing how the production team and new cast members will interpret the story's themes of connection and devotion.
