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The musical blends past and present while exploring the challenges in understanding life and art, according to Music Theatre International.  

It follows a fictionalized version of Sirat, who immerses himself in painting \"A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte,\" while also struggling to maintain his relationship with his lover, Dot. It also follows George's great-grandson (also named George and an artist), who is in search of which artistic path to follow. 

The main characters in the musical, George and Dot, were originally played by Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters in the 1984 Broadway production of the show.

The upcoming production will be directed by Marianne Elliot with design by Tom Scutt. 

Tickets go on sale in May 2026 and will only be sold via the official Barbican website and box office. 

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