A representative for Grande told PEOPLE over the weekend that she’s “taking a step back from visibility” after her Eternal Sunshine Tour wraps in September
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NEED TO KNOW
- Ariana Grande took to social media on Monday, Aug. 3 to express excitement for her next performance
- The pop star’s representative previously told PEOPLE she will take a step back from public-facing work after the tour
- Grande will conclude her Eternal Sunshine Tour with 10 shows at London’s O2 Arena in September
Ariana Grande is ready for her next concert.
After a representative for the pop star, 33, told PEOPLE over the weekend that she’s “taking a step back from visibility” after her Eternal Sunshine Tour wraps in September, Grande took to Instagram Stories on Monday, Aug. 3 to express excitement for her next performance.
Ahead of Grande’s first of three consecutive shows at Chicago’s United Center this week, she wrote alongside a recent performance video clip, “See you tonight, my sweethearts!!!”
“Cannot wait and love you so,” continued the Grammy winner.
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Following this week’s shows, the Eternal Sunshine Tour will conclude with 10 performances at London’s O2 Arena from Aug. 15 to Sept. 1.
A representative for Grande previously told PEOPLE on Sunday, Aug. 2 about her plans for a post-tour break following escalated scrutiny surrounding the pop star’s overall health and appearance.
“She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny,” began the statement.
“This tour has been a beautiful experience for her. She loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much,” continued Grande’s representative.
PEOPLE also confirmed Grande will also no longer appear in the West End revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George. The production, also featuring her Wicked costar Jonathan Bailey, was scheduled to open at London’s Barbican Centre next summer.
The Sunday in the Park with George production team responded to Grande’s decision in a statement. “Following this evening’s announcement from Ariana Grande’s team, we can confirm that she has decided to step back from Sunday in the Park with George,” the producers wrote.
“We know this cannot have been an easy decision, and she makes it with our complete understanding and support. We wish her nothing but the best,” continued the statement. “The production will open at the Barbican in summer 2027 as planned, and casting will be announced in due course.”
Grande’s latest album, Petal, was released on Friday, July 31. A music video for its title track came out the same day and sparked further public discourse about her physical appearance and overall health.
The “God Is a Woman” artist will also star in the upcoming comedy Focker-in-Law alongside Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro. The latest installment in the Meet the Parents franchise hits theaters on Nov. 25.
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