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Paddington the bear is headed to Broadway for a spring 2027 debut, arriving March 30, 2027 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre with opening night on April 18. The musical adaptation, based on the Paddington books and recent films, features music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher, a book by Jessica Swale, and direction by Luke Sheppard, with a full design and production team announced, and casting to be revealed later.
Paddington the Musical will extend its West End run through February 2028 with strong ticket availability in Winter 2026 and is eyeing a Broadway transfer in 2027; Decca Records will release the Original Cast Recording digitally on April 10, 2026, and a Marmalade single is released for World Book Day 2026.
After seven Olivier Award wins for Paddington the Musical, producer Sonia Friedman says a Broadway transfer is likely for 2027, though Broadway costs could complicate it; director Luke Sheppard would adapt the Savoy show for New York as ticket sales continue through May 2027.
Paddington the Musical in London's West End has revealed how the iconic bear is brought to life on stage using a life-like puppet operated by two performers, with previews underway and the show opening on November 30, extended until October 25, 2026.