Takeaways:
- Ariana Grande may make her London West End debut in 2026.
- She’s rumored to star in a revival of Sunday in the Park with George alongside Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey.
- The singer-actress says she’s eager to return to the stage — but not through her music career.
Ariana Grande Could Star in Sunday in the Park with George
Ariana Grande might soon trade concert arenas for the theater stage. According to reports, the pop superstar is in talks to make her West End debut in 2026, starring in a revival of the beloved 1984 musical Sunday in the Park with George.
If the deal is finalized, Grande will appear alongside Jonathan Bailey, her Wicked: For Good co-star. The musical — last revived on the West End in 2006 — follows painter Georges Seurat as he navigates love, art, and obsession.
A source told The Sun’s Bizarre column:
“The West End is renowned for landing major Hollywood stars. Sarah Jessica Parker, Tom Holland, Rachel Zegler, and Nicole Scherzinger have all starred in shows.
Ariana has proven she has the acting chops to take on a stage role. Talks have been ongoing, and the hope is a deal can be struck for her to appear in the West End next year.”
Ariana Grande Confirms a Return to the Stage
Grande, 32, recently hinted that she’s preparing to return to the stage — though not in the way fans might expect.
In an interview with The New York Times, she said:
“It’s not on Broadway, but it’s something I’m very excited about and inspired by.”
The Grammy-winning artist emphasized that her music career isn’t over, even as she takes on more acting roles. “Of course, music will be in my life forever,” she said. “I have to say that for my fans who are reading this who are going to have a heart attack.”
How Wicked Inspired Her Artistic Rebirth
Grande’s performance as Glinda in the upcoming Wicked films appears to have reignited her creative passion.
During an interview on Shut Up Evan with Evan Ross Katz, she revealed that she was once close to walking away from music entirely:
“I didn’t think I was going to make an album ever again when I left for London. That was kind of my secret.”
Playing Glinda, however, changed everything. Grande said the character’s self-assurance helped her rediscover her own artistic purpose:
“Glinda’s self-belief inspired me. I learned a lot from her as a character who has to look at herself in the mirror and peel away at the pieces that don’t feel aligned.”
What’s Next for Ariana Grande
With Wicked: Part One premiering in 2024 and Part Two in 2025, Ariana Grande’s transition from pop icon to full-fledged actress is in full swing.
If her rumored West End debut in 2026 comes to fruition, it will mark a major milestone in her already stellar career — bringing her back to live performance, but on an entirely new stage.
