Exciting Collaboration: Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey to Star in Sunday in the Park With George Revival
Exciting news for fans of the musical Wicked as Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey are set to collaborate once again in a new musical project. The duo, along with Cynthia Erivo, starred in the cinematic adaptation of Wicked, with Grande playing Glinda and Bailey portraying Fiyero. Now, they are in talks to reunite for a revival of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park With George, directed by Marianne Elliott and set to open in London in 2027.
Sunday in the Park With George is a musical inspired by Georges Seurat's painting and follows a fictionalized version of the artist as he creates his masterpiece. Bailey and Grande are rumored to take on the lead roles of George and Dot, originally played by Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters. The show is highly anticipated, with reports suggesting that the cast and crew are optimistic about the production.
Bailey, known for his roles in Bridgerton and Company, has a background in musical theater, while Grande, who started her career on Broadway, has made a name for herself in the music industry. With their combined talent and the direction of Marianne Elliott, Sunday in the Park With George is poised to be a standout production that will surely attract a lot of attention and praise.