Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey Confirm ‘Sunday in the Park’ Revival on Instagram
Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey are reportedly reviving the iconic musical “Sunday in the Park With George.” The duo hinted at this collaboration through a recent Instagram post. The photo featured them in front of Georges Seurat’s renowned painting, “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte,” which inspired the musical.
In the caption, Bailey referenced a line from the show, stating, “All it has to be is good.” This confirmation comes after Deadline reported last month on the possibility of reviving the production.
Musical Background and History
“Sunday in the Park With George” is a celebrated musical by Stephen Sondheim, first opening in 1984. Its original cast included Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters. The show is narrative-driven and divided into two acts with the same actors portraying different characters.
- Act One: Follows George, a fictionalized version of Seurat, as he creates his masterpiece with the help of his muse, Dot.
- Act Two: Shifts focus to George’s great-grandson, a contemporary artist, who seeks help from his grandmother Marie to showcase his latest work.
Revival Details
The last significant production of “Sunday in the Park With George” occurred on Broadway in 2017, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford. According to industry reports, the anticipated revival is scheduled to premiere at London’s Barbican Theatre in 2027, although no formal announcement has been made yet.
Acting Collaborations
Grande and Bailey have recently appeared together in Jon M. Chu’s adaptations of “Wicked,” where Grande played Glinda and Bailey portrayed Fiyero. In an interview with Variety, Grande dropped hints about an exciting announcement related to their upcoming project, saying it inspires her deeply and promises to share more details soon.
The musical’s rich history and the duo’s shared experiences in “Wicked” are fueling anticipation for this revival. Fans eagerly await further updates on this artistic collaboration.
