Why Jonathan Bailey pulled out of Sunday In The Park With George

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2 Sep 2026 • 1:46 AM MYT
The Independent
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Why Jonathan Bailey pulled out of Sunday In The Park With George

  • Jonathan Bailey has pulled out of the upcoming London revival of Stephen Sondheim’s musical Sunday In The Park With George, scheduled for the Barbican in 2027.
  • His departure follows co-star Ariana Grande’s decision last month to step down from the production after taking a break from public life.
  • In a social media statement, the 38-year-old actor expressed his unwavering support for Grande and described the show as a passion project.
  • Empire Street Productions confirmed Bailey’s exit and announced that active casting discussions are under way to replace both leads.
  • The creative team stated that work on the production continues as they reshape the musical around a new company.

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