Mandy Patinkin offered words of wisdom to Jonathan Bailey who will star in the upcoming revival of Stephen Sondheim’s film. Sunday at the park with George.
Patinkin during his recent appearance on TODAY along with his wife Kathryn Grody reflected on the lasting impact of the 1984 musical and urged Bailey to savor every moment of the experience.
“Just enjoy every second,” Patinkin said.
“You are embarking on one of the privileges of your life. What James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim wrote is one of the greatest gifts of my life. The word that is the North Star of my existence… ‘Connect, George. Connect.'”
The revival, set to open at London’s Barbican Theater in summer 2027, will see Bailey and Ariana Grande take on the roles originally played by Patinkin and Bernadette Peters.
Patinkin admitted he was excited to see a new generation of performers breathing new life into the play.
“The word ‘connect,’ the music, the lyrics, the story — I just ask you to enjoy it, even on your worst day, every second. It’s as good as it gets,” he added.
