Jonathan Bailey Withdraws from West End Production of Sunday in the Park With George

Actor Jonathan Bailey said on Tuesday that he will step back from the West End revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical Sunday in the Park With George, which was slated to open in the summer of 2027. His decision comes after co-star Ariana Grande announced last month that she was leaving the production, citing a need for a break.

Bailey posted an Instagram Story expressing support for Grande and praising director Marianne Elliott, describing her as "extraordinary" and noting their long-standing collaboration. He added that the musical had been a personal passion project and that he looked forward to seeing the new cast bring the story of George and Dot to life.

The production had planned to feature Bailey and Grande as the lead couple, but both have now withdrawn, prompting the creative team to seek replacements for the roles.