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Ariana Grande & Jonathan Bailey Drop Out Of 'Sunday In The Park With George' Revival, Forcing London Show Cancellation
Sep 14, 2026
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Jonathan Bailey
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Jonathan Bailey biography
Jonathan Bailey is a British actor known for his screen and stage work, including roles in the series Bridgerton and the feature film Wicked.
In late 2026, Bailey made headlines for stepping down from a planned West End revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical Sunday in the Park with George at the Barbican Centre. His exit followed that of his Wicked co-star and friend Ariana Grande, prompting producers to officially cancel the scheduled 2027 production. Reports indicated that Bailey chose to walk away from the show in a show of solidarity for Grande.
Alongside his stage work, Bailey has expanded his project slate across feature film and audio media. He signed on to co-star with Natalie Portman in the professional cycling thriller Pumping Black and lends his voice to the lead role of Dracula in a major global audio adaptation produced by Audible, which premiered previews at the Venice Film Festival.
- Coverage of Jonathan Bailey centers on high-profile career transitions, particularly his solidarity with co-star Ariana Grande resulting in major London theatre developments.
- Media attention also highlights his expanding career range across feature films, international festival appearances, and major audio productions.
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Aug 20, 2026
Jonathan Bailey was announced to co-star alongside Natalie Portman in the cycling thriller feature film Pumping Black.
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Sep 1, 2026
Jonathan Bailey announced his exit from the West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George in support of Ariana Grande.
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Jonathan Bailey made his first public appearance following his theatre exit at the premiere of Ink during the Venice Film Festival.
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Audible showcased Jonathan Bailey's lead voice role as Dracula in a global audio adaptation during the Venice Film Festival.
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Empire Street Productions officially canceled the 2027 Barbican revival of Sunday in the Park with George after Bailey and Grande stepped down.
Ariana Grande & Jonathan Bailey Drop Out Of 'Sunday In The Park With George' Revival, Forcing London Show Cancellation
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Jonathan Bailey: your questions
Why did Jonathan Bailey leave Sunday in the Park with George?
Reports and social media statements indicated that Jonathan Bailey stepped down from the musical in solidarity with his Wicked co-star and friend Ariana Grande after her departure.
Was the Sunday in the Park with George West End revival canceled?
Yes, Empire Street Productions confirmed that the scheduled 2027 production at the Barbican Centre was canceled following the exits of both lead performers.
What role does Jonathan Bailey play in Audible's Dracula project?
Jonathan Bailey voices the lead role of the vampire count Dracula in Audible's multi-language audio adaptation.
What movie is Jonathan Bailey starring in with Natalie Portman?
Jonathan Bailey co-stars with Natalie Portman in Pumping Black, a psychological thriller set in the world of professional cycling.