American singer and actress Ariana Grande has announced she will temporarily step back from public life after completing her current world tour, the Eternal Sunshine Tour. According to Variety, the 33-year-old artist has faced heightened media and public attention regarding her appearance and health, prompting her to take a career hiatus. Her representative confirmed that Grande needs an extended break from intense media scrutiny... reports infohub.kz.
Consequently, Grande has officially withdrawn from the Stephen Sondheim musical "Sunday in the Park with George." The production was scheduled for summer 2027 at London's Barbican Theatre. In the show, she had planned to reunite with her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey.
The West End production team has expressed understanding and support for the artist's decision. Organizers confirmed that the premiere will proceed as scheduled, with the name of the new lead to be announced later. Grande intends to successfully complete the Eternal Sunshine Tour in full.