Singer Ariana Grande will step back from public-facing work following her current tour, citing the impact of ongoing public scrutiny.
Key facts
- •Ariana Grande is 33 years old.
- •The Eternal Sunshine tour is scheduled to conclude next month.
- •The musical Sunday in the Park with George is set to play at the Barbican in 2027.
- •Grande's latest album, Petal, was released two days ago.
- •Empire Street Productions confirmed the musical will continue without Grande.
Ariana Grande, 33, plans to withdraw from public appearances once her Eternal Sunshine tour concludes next month. The singer will also no longer star in a 2027 London revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical Sunday in the Park with George.
Reasons for the decision
A representative for Grande told People magazine that the singer intends to take a break from visibility due to "endless, ongoing public scrutiny." The representative noted that Grande performs a physically demanding show and intends to finish her current tour "healthily and happily" before beginning her hiatus.
Production changes at the Barbican
Grande was previously scheduled to appear in the production of Sunday in the Park with George alongside actor Jonathan Bailey. Empire Street Productions confirmed the musical will proceed without her, stating they have "complete understanding and support" for her decision.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Entertainment & Arts.
