Jonathan Bailey, known for his role as Fiyero in "Wicked," showed support for his co-star Ariana Grande at her recent London concert. Bailey was seen dancing and singing along at the O2 arena during Grande's "Eternal Sunshine" tour, weeks after the pop star announced her withdrawal from a London stage production.
Grande was scheduled to reunite with Bailey for a London stage production of "Sunday in the Park with George" at the Barbican Centre in summer 2027. However, her team confirmed her decision to withdraw from the show earlier this month. Producers stated the production would proceed as planned, with casting to be announced later.
Grande addressed her decision during a concert in Chicago, telling fans that her break from the spotlight had been planned for a long time and was not a reaction to negativity. She emphasized the importance of setting boundaries and the need for human beings to take breaks. Grande described her current tour as a "healing, beautiful, corrective, magnificent, special experience" and stated that her decisions were made from an "empowered place."
Speculation about Grande's involvement in "Sunday in the Park with George" arose earlier this summer when ticket sales were halted. Insiders suggested that her touring and album release schedule might make eight theater shows a week too demanding. Despite these concerns, a source close to Grande's camp had previously confirmed she was still committed to the project, attributing the delay in ticket sales to her existing commitments.
Grande is also expected to skip promotional activities for her upcoming movie "Focker-in-Law," scheduled for release in November. Sources close to the singer insist she will complete her tour, describing it as a "gift for fans."