Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey Tease 'Sunday in the Park with George' West End Reunion
Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey teased starring in a London revival of Sondheim and Lapine's Sunday in the Park with George, reportedly eyeing the Barbican.
Overview
Grande and Bailey posted a joint Instagram photo before Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, captioning it with the show's lyric, hinting at collaboration.
Deadline reported an early-stage revival potentially opening at London's Barbican Theatre in 2027 with acclaimed director Marianne Elliott attached, though the venue has not officially confirmed.
Sunday in the Park with George centers on artist George and his muse Dot; reports suggest Bailey may play George while Grande could portray Dot, roles unconfirmed.
Both actors recently co-starred in the Wicked films; Grande holds UK O2 dates in 2026 and earned an Oscar nomination, signalling continued stage engagement despite her touring plans.
Producers and theatre representatives have yet to confirm casting or dates; the revival would be the musical's first major West End reboot since notable previous productions and revivals.
Analysis
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FAQ
The musical follows painter Georges Seurat creating his masterpiece A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, exploring his strained relationship with muse Dot due to his artistic obsession, and later his great-grandson's similar struggles with art and connection.
Key characters include George (Georges Seurat), his muse and lover Dot, the Old Lady (George's mother), and various park-goers like Jules, Yvonne, the Celestes, Soldier, Boatman, and Nurse.
Premiering on Broadway in 1984 with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, it won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and explores themes of art, love, and obsession; it is considered one of the most significant American musicals.
Iconic songs include 'Sunday in the Park with George,' 'Color and Light,' 'Gossip,' 'The Day Off,' 'Everybody Loves Louis,' 'Finishing the Hat,' 'Beautiful,' and the ensemble 'Sunday.'
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