Ariana Grande pulls out of musical over "endless, ongoing public scrutiny"
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Ariana Grande has decided to withdraw from an upcoming stage musical in London, citing the "endless, ongoing public scrutiny" she has been facing in recent years. The 33-year-old singer was scheduled to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of Stephen Sondheim's "Sunday in the Park with George" at the Barbican Centre in 2027.
Empire Street Productions, the company responsible for the production, confirmed the decision, expressing understanding and support for Grande's choice. The production will proceed as planned, with casting to be announced later. A representative for Grande revealed that she plans to take a break from public-facing work and appearances, following her completion of the Eternal Sunshine Tour.
The singer has previously spoken about the impact of public commentary on her appearance, stating her discomfort with body-shaming in her 2024 song "Yes, And?" and her 2023 TikTok video reminding followers to be gentle with each other. Grande's current tour is set to conclude in London on September 1.
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