Entertainment
London revival of Sunday in the Park With George canceled after star departures
Producers intend to stage the Stephen Sondheim musical in 2028 after key cast members withdrew.
The short version
- Empire Street Productions canceled the 2027 Barbican revival of 'Sunday in the Park With George'.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The decision follows the sequential departures of stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Producers retain rights to the musical and aim to present the show in 2028 instead.[Variety]
Key facts
- The planned 2027 Barbican production of Sunday in the Park With George will not proceed as scheduled.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
- Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey both withdrew from the production prior to the cancellation.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
- Empire Street Productions retains the rights and plans to present the show in 2028.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
- Ticket sales for the show were previously delayed twice after an initial planned launch in May 2026.[The Hollywood Reporter]
What remains uncertain
- Specific dates and casting details for the rescheduled 2028 production have not been announced.[Variety]
Sources
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