It's Official! PADDINGTON Will Arrive on Broadway in 2027; Watch a New Trailer!
Key Points:
- PADDINGTON The Musical, the record-breaking and seven-time Olivier Award-winning West End hit, will begin performances on March 30, 2027, and officially open on April 18, 2027, at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre, with tickets now on sale starting at $69.
- Based on Michael Bond’s beloved "A Bear Called Paddington" and the award-winning films, the musical features music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher, a book by Jessica Swale, and direction by Luke Sheppard, all Olivier Award winners.
- The show holds records for the most Olivier Awards won by a new musical (seven) and the most WhatsOnStage Awards (nine), receiving critical acclaim for its direction, set design, costume design, and overall production quality.
- The story follows Paddington, a small bear from Peru who finds a new home with the Browns in London, blending humor, heart, and adventure, and showcasing themes of kindness, family, and belonging.
- PADDINGTON The Musical’s original cast recording has become the fastest-selling West End cast album of the 21st century in the UK, and the Paddington franchise continues to expand with upcoming film projects and ongoing global popularity.