Ariana Grande could make her debut in London's West End next year.
The 32-year-old star has expressed a desire to return to the stage, and it is rumoured that she could appear in a revival of the 1984 musical Sunday In The Park With George, which was last revived on the West End back in 2006.
Following her Oscar-nominated turn as Glinda in last year's blockbuster Wicked movie, Ariana Grande is hinting that her time on the stage is far from over—but fans shouldn't necessarily book tickets for New York.
In a wide-ranging profile with Kyle Buchanan of The New York Times, the pop superstar discussed her deep dive into acting for the acclaimed two-part film adaptation of the beloved musical. While promoting the highly anticipated sequel, Wicked: For Good, Grande dropped a tantalising clue about her next move.
She teased that "something stage-related" is in the works, but quickly clarified the location. "It's not on Broadway," Grande told the Times, adding, "but it's something that I'm very excited about and inspired by."
If she lands the part, Ariana will be acting in the theatre production alongside her Wicked: For Good co-star Jonathan Bailey.
A source told The Sun newspaper'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.
“The demand is there to see these big names, despite the fact it sends the ticket prices soaring.
“Ariana has proven she has the acting chops to take on a stage role. Talks have been ongoing.
“The hope is a deal can be struck for her appear in the West End next year.”
Ariana Grande started her career on Nickelodeon, and made her Broadway debut in 2008 in musical 13, before becoming a pop superstar.