Looks like pop sensation Ariana Grande and her beau, Ethan Slater, are still going strong.
On April 26, 2025, the lovebirds stepped out for a rare Broadway date night at New York City’s iconic Westside Theatre to watch Little Shop Of Horrors and support a familiar face from the past.
The Off-Broadway production stars none other than Ariana’s Victorious co-star and longtime friend Liz Gillies. Liz later shared some exclusive snaps from the night on her Instagram, giving fans a surprise reunion moment to gush over.
Ariana looked effortlessly chic in a gray short-sleeve top and matching miniskirt, accessorized with a pink fluffy handbag and a sleek bun. Ethan, meanwhile, wore a burgundy crewneck cardigan and brown pants, keeping it casual yet stylish.
In one of the photos, Grande and Slater stood side by side with Liz and actor Milo Manheim, all four beaming at the camera. The Boy Is Mine singer adorably wrapped one arm around Ethan’s, subtly showcasing their chemistry in the group shot.
Expressing her gratitude for Ariana’s support of her latest project, Liz wrote in the post,
“THANK YOU FOR COMING TO THE SHOP, MY DINGUS!! 😭♥️🪴”
Insider Shares Exclusive Details Of Ariana And Ethan’s Date Night
Following Liz’s Instagram post, an anonymous eyewitness shared exclusive behind-the-scenes details with PEOPLE magazine about the couple’s Broadway outing. The source revealed,
“Ariana and Ethan came to the theater like an hour early and hung out backstage with the cast. They were both so friendly and warm with the cast, and so supportive of the production. Ariana gave everyone hugs and brought Liz a potted plant for the dressing room”.
The Wicked co-stars were last seen together on the night of January 7, 2025, while attending the prestigious National Board of Review Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.
While Ariana and Ethan opted not to walk the red carpet together, they posed for the cameras inside the venue.
In a rare snap, the couple was captured sharing an adorable one-armed hug, their cheeks gently resting against each other. Slater placed his hand delicately on Grande’s bare lower back as they both flashed warm, radiant smiles for the camera.
Fans Divided In Their Opinion Of The Couple’s Latest Outing
The online community had mixed reactions to Grande’s latest public appearance. While many Victorious fans were thrilled by the unexpected reunion between Ariana and Liz, others couldn’t help but poke fun at Ethan’s presence.
Some supportive comments celebrating the former co-stars’ friendship online read,
“Lots of cute ☺️”
“Our favorite duo, in love with their friendship 🥲♡”
“This healed us”.
While, some users took jabs at Ariana’s relationship with Ethan, commenting,
“She brought spongebob and everything”.
“She’s seriously still with SpongeBob?”
“Why did Ethan jump scare me 💔 I didn’t deserve that”.
From surprise reunions to adorable backstage moments, this Broadway date night was full of unexpected twists. Whether fans were cheering or cringing, Ariana and Ethan’s latest outing definitely got people talking.