Updated
Updated · The Guardian · Jun 16
Paddington Musical Opens Broadway Run March 30, Bringing 7-Olivier Hit to Al Hirschfeld
Updated
Updated · The Guardian · Jun 16

Paddington Musical Opens Broadway Run March 30, Bringing 7-Olivier Hit to Al Hirschfeld

3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 16

Summary

  • Previews for Paddington: The Musical will begin March 30 at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre, with tickets starting at $69 and casting still unannounced.
  • The transfer follows a breakout London run: the show won seven Olivier Awards, nine WhatsOnStage Awards and the Critics’ Circle prize for best new musical.
  • The production, based on Michael Bond’s 1958 book and the 2014 film, features a book by Jessica Swale and music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher.
  • London demand remains strong, with most June and July performances sold out and the Savoy Theatre booking extended through February 2028.

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