Grande and Bailey in Talks for Sunday in the Park With George Revival: A Musical Reunion to Watch Out For
Following the success of their collaboration in Wicked: For Good, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey are reportedly in early talks to reunite for a revival of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park With George. The project, directed by Marianne Elliott, is aiming for a summer 2027 opening at the Barbican Theatre. While no official confirmation has been made yet, fans are advised to remain cautiously optimistic.
Sunday in the Park With George tells the story of French artist Georges Seurat as he works on his famous painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte in 1884 Paris. The musical delves into Seurat's artistic obsession and its impact on his personal relationships, particularly with his model and lover, Dot.
In 2017, a Broadway production of Sunday in the Park With George starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford was planned but was ultimately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If Grande and Bailey's collaboration comes to fruition, it will mark Grande's return to Broadway after her debut in 13: The Musical in 2008.
The potential reunion of Grande and Bailey in Sunday in the Park With George has generated excitement among fans of musical theater. With the talented duo's chemistry and performance in Wicked: For Good, the prospect of them bringing Seurat and Dot's story to life on stage is eagerly anticipated.