‘Paddington’ stage musical to pack its marmalade sandwiches and travel to Broadway
The West End hit won seven Olivier Awards and will begin performances March 30 before opening night April 18.
- Paddington The Musical will open at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on March 30, 2027, following a record-breaking run at London's Savoy Theatre.
- Winner of seven Olivier Awards, the production features music by songwriter Tom Fletcher, a book by playwright Jessica Swale, and direction by Luke Sheppard.
- Adapted from children's stories by author Michael Bond, the show utilizes a bear puppet operated by remote puppeteer James Hameed and onstage actor Arti Shah.
- Creators found 40% of the London audience were first-time theatergoers and aim to replicate this demographic on Broadway, potentially introducing a new generation to live theater.
- Producers Sonia Friedman and Eliza Lumley describe the production as a "joyful theatrical adventure," while Fletcher says it is "a great privilege to welcome New York audiences.
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The next big entry in the Paddington series is coming to the U.S.
Paddington Bear is headed for Broadway. Universal Music UK announced today that Paddington: The Musical is coming to New York City’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre starting on March 30, 2027. Tickets are currently on sale starting at $69. Universal Music UK also released a teaser of the aggressively adorable Paddingtonpuppet making his way to Ellis Island. “New York, please look after this bear,” the tagline reads. Agreed.
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The Seattle Times‘Paddington’ stage musical to pack its marmalade sandwiches and travel to Broadway
NEW YORK (AP) — The marmalade-loving, Peruvian emigree bear Paddington is on the move again. Next stop, Broadway. “Paddington The Musical” will play the Al…
‘Paddington’ Musical to Open on Broadway in Spring 2027
Paddington is heading to New York. A musical about the anthropomorphic, marmalade-loving bear is opening on Broadway in the spring of 2027. The show’s transfer was teased with posters of Paddington, which have been popping up around the theater district with the phrase “Have you seen this bear?” “Paddington: The Musical” will play at the […]
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