Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande Reunite for London Sondheim Revival
June 08, 2026
Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande are starring in a London revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George at the Barbican. Bailey plays painter Georges Seurat, Grande is Dot. Directed by Marianne Elliott with Tom Scutt’s designs, the show draws from Seurat’s famous painting. Tickets go on sale May 2026, with performances beginning summer 2027.
Inspired by iconic art. Seurat’s A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte shapes the stage.
The musical visually and thematically draws from Seurat’s famous painting, translating its detail and color into live performance.
Guided by top theatre talent. Marianne Elliott directs with Tom Scutt’s design.
The production’s creative team brings a distinctive visual and emotional approach to Sondheim’s story.
Bailey becomes Seurat. Ariana Grande takes on the role of Dot.
Bailey portrays the painter Georges Seurat, while Grande embodies the model at the center of his artistic world.
Leading a Sondheim revival. They star in Sunday in the Park with George.
The production will run at the Barbican, bringing one of Stephen Sondheim’s most celebrated musicals back to London audiences.
A London stage reunion. Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande are back together.
The Wicked co-stars are trading movie sets for live theatre, marking a highly anticipated reunion.
Celebrating dedication to art. This revival honors craft and creativity.
The project underscores the enduring power of theatre and the value of bringing passion and precision to every performance.
Chemistry meets craft. Past collaborations inform the new work.
Bailey and Grande’s shared history in Wicked enhances their dynamic, though the focus is on artistic skill rather than nostalgia.
Tickets and dates announced. Sales begin May 2026, performances summer 2027.
Audiences can plan ahead to see the revival, which promises an engaging summer theatre experience in London.
A demanding artistic endeavor. Two major talents tackle a challenging story.
The production tests the performers with one of musical theatre’s most intricate and emotionally rich works.
A first glimpse shared. They posed in front of the artwork.
To mark the announcement, Bailey shared a photo of the duo seated before Seurat’s painting, highlighting the musical’s inspiration.