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Paddington: The Musical

Paddington: The Musical

by Tom Fletcher and Jessica Swale

Based on a Film
Based on a Book
Family-Friendly

Opening Soon on Broadway

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Paddington: The Musical

Paddington: The Musical





A musical based on the books and films of the same name.


Story:

In Paddington The Musical, a small, lost bear from Peru arrives in London in search of a place to call home. A chance encounter with the Browns leads him into an unexpected world of adventure, where kindness has the power to change lives and strangers can become family. But London isn’t all afternoon tea and friendly faces—and even the seemingly happiest of families can have cracks beneath the surface. So, when a mysterious and vengeful villain sets her sights on Paddington, the Browns embark on a thrilling rescue mission, realizing they need this special bear as much as he needs them.

Based on the 1958 children's book "A Bear Called Paddington" by Michael Bond and the 2014 film "Paddington" distributed by StudioCanal.


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Fun Fact

The West End production co-starred James Hameed and Arti Shah as Paddington, with the former serving as the voice/remote puppeteer and the latter the on-stage performer.

THEATRE

Al Hirschfeld Theatre
302 W. 45th St.
New York, NY

Info and Directions

Schedule
NOTE: The pre-opening schedule for productions vary greatly from the schedule post-opening, so BMH does not list preview schedules.

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Once the musical opens, the full schedule will be posted here.

Important Dates
PREVIEWS: Mar 30, 2027
OPENING: Apr 18, 2027


Run Time
TBA


NOTE:

  • Opening dates are subject to change.
  • Most shows have special holiday dates and times. Check the official website for more information.
Composer

Composer and Lyricist
Tom Fletcher

Librettist

Librettist
Jessica Swale



Broadway Premiere

Theatre
Opening Night
April 18, 2027
Director
Luke Sheppard
Choreographer
Ellen Kane
Producer
Sonia Friedman Productions, STUDIOCANAL, Eliza Lumley Productions and Universal Music UK
Musical Director
Matt Brind
Orchestrations
Matt Brind
Scenic Design
Tom Pye
Costume Design
Gabriella Slade
Lighting Design
Neil Austin
Sound Design
Gareth Owen
Puppet Design
Tahra Zafar
Video Design
Ash J. Woodward
Hair and Wig Design
Campbell Young Associates

2014 Film Version

Movie Name
Paddington
Type
Non-Musical>
Director
Paul King
Screenplay
Paul King, Hamish McColl, Michael Bond
Starring
Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters

2026 Laurence Olivier Awards

Best New Musical
Best Actor in a Musical - James Hameed and Arti Shah
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical - Tom Edden
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical - Victoria Hamilton-Barritt
Best Director
Best Set Design
Best Costume Design
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical - Amy Booth-Steel
Best Sound Design
Best Theatre Choreographer
Outstanding Musical Contribution

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