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Sunday in the Park With George musical cancelled, after Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey both drop out

The star-studded Sondheim musical has hit the buffers after a second star, Jonathan Bailey, joined his Wicked colleague Ariana Grande and left the production

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

Sunday In The Park With George cancelled after Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey withdrawals

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey had been due to reunite on stage at the Barbican next year

The Independent UK · Sep 14

London revival of Sunday In The Park With George cancelled after stars drop out

The production company said it will retain the rights in the hope of staging the show in 2028.

Evening Standard · Sep 14

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Ariana Grande trapped in elevator moments after final Eternal Sunshine Tour show

Ariana Grande was stuck in an elevator with her boyfriend Ricky Alvarez and her team moments after she wrapped up her Eternal Sunshine Tour at London's The O2 arena on September 1.

BANG Premier · Sep 14

Ariana Grande breaks down in tears as she wraps Eternal Sunshine Tour before career break

Ariana Grande completed her 41-date Eternal Sunshine Tour in London on Tuesday night (01.09.26) before she steps back from the spotlight for the foreseeable future.

BANG Premier · Sep 2

Jonathan Bailey withdraws from Sunday in the Park with George in support of Ariana Grande pulling out

Jonathan Bailey has announced he will no longer star in the West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George next summer - a month after Ariana Grande withdrew from the production.

BANG Premier · Sep 1

Jonathan Bailey withdraws from Sunday In The Park With George after Ariana Grande exit

The 38-year-old said his support for Grande is ‘unwavering’ after she stepped down from the show last month

The Independent UK · Sep 1

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Jonathan Bailey drops out of Barbican musical revival following Ariana Grande exit

Broadchurch star’s departure comes one month after his Wicked co-star also pulled out of the production

Evening Standard · Sep 1

Jameela Jamil under fire after saying Ariana Grande is 'possibly dying'

Jameela Jamil - who has previously been open about her own battle with disordered eating- took to her social media pages to have her say on the singer, after Ariana sparked concern with her slim frame in the music video for her new song Petal.

BANG Premier · Aug 3

London theatre wishes Ariana Grande ‘nothing but the best’ as she quits play

The singer had been due to star in Sunday In The Park With George at the Barbican.

Evening Standard · Aug 3

Ariana Grande: London theatre sends message of support as singer pulls out of play

Grande had been due to star in Sunday In The Park With George at the Barbican.

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Ariana Grande to take ‘a step back’ from public life due to ‘endless, ongoing scrutiny’

Singer was due to reunite with Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey in London production of Sunday in the Park With George

The Guardian - AU · Aug 2

Ariana Grande 'taking a step back from visibility' after tour amid 'endless ongoing public scrutiny' over appearance

Ariana Grande is set to take a step back from the spotlight after her Eternal Sunshine Tour ends in London on September 1, leading to her withdraw from the West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George, which is scheduled to open next summer.

BANG Premier · Aug 2

Ariana Grande pulls out of London musical to take a break from public scrutiny

The singer was due to reunite with her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey in the show.

Evening Standard · Aug 2

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Evening Standard · Jul 16

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey fans face ticket delay for Sunday in the Park with George in West End

The Wicked co-stars will reunite on stage at the Barbican Centre next summer for a new production of Stephen Sondheim's acclaimed musical

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

‘I can’t breathe’: New York air quality forces Jodie Comer to end Broadway performance after 10 minutes

Air quality in New York City was ranked number one for the worst air quality in the world on Wednesday afternoon

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

‘I can’t breathe’: Jodie Comer halts Broadway show due to New York air quality

Air quality in New York City was ranked number one for the worst air quality in the world on Wednesday afternoon

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