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Ariana Grande pulls out of London musical over "endless" public scrutiny

Headline from CBS News

Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.

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  1. UPI

    Ariana Grande won't star in 'Sunday in the Park' as planned (opens UPI)

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    Pop music star Ariana Grande won't star in the West End production of Stephen Sondheim's musical, "Sunday in the Park with George," as planned.

  2. Variety

    ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ Producers Confirm Summer 2027 Show Will Go On ‘As Planned’ After Ariana Grande Exits (opens Variety)

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    The London production of “Sunday in the Park With George” is set to go ahead as planned despite Ariana Grande exiting the show. The Stephen Sondheim revival, which also stars Grande’s “Wicked” co-star Jonathan Bailey, was scheduled to premiere at London’s Barbican next summer with producers set to l…

  3. New York Post

    ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ producers address Ariana Grande’s West End exit as she steps away from limelight (opens New York Post)

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    The singer was scheduled to star in the musical opposite her “Wicked” co-star Jonathan Bailey at London’s Barbican Centre next summer.

  4. CBS News

    Ariana Grande pulls out of London musical over "endless" public scrutiny (opens CBS News)

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    Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.

  5. New York Post

    How Ariana Grande’s ‘sudden’ West End exit kicked off ‘terrible mess’ behind the scenes: report (opens New York Post)

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    The singer's "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey reportedly remains "committed" to his role in "Sunday in the Park with George."

  6. The Hollywood Reporter

    Ariana Grande Decision To Withdraw From ‘Sunday in the Park’ Came as Surprise to Key Production Members (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    People involved with the London musical were given just hours to prepare their own statement following Grande's announcement, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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