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Mandy Patinkin Encourages Jonathan Bailey Ahead of West End 'Sunday in the Park' Revival

Tickets open in May 2026 for the Barbican staging planned for summer 2027.

Overview

  • Speaking on TODAY on Jan. 21, Patinkin urged Bailey to enjoy every moment and to remember the mantra, “Connect, George. Connect.”
  • Patinkin said he is thrilled to see new performers take on the Sondheim–Lapine musical.
  • The London revival will star Jonathan Bailey as George and Ariana Grande as Dot.
  • Performances are planned at the Barbican Centre in summer 2027, with tickets set to go on sale in May 2026 via the official Barbican website and box office.
  • Marianne Elliott will direct the production with designs by Tom Scutt, reuniting Bailey with Elliott after their 2018 collaboration on Company.