Paddington Is Heading to Broadway in 2027 With an All-Star Cast for Paddington: The Musical!

Everyone’s favorite marmalade-loving bear is getting ready to make his Broadway debut, and now we finally know who will be joining him when Paddington: The Musical arrives in New York City next spring!

For generations, Paddington has continued to capture the hearts of audiences around the world with his unforgettable adventures, kindhearted personality and the little moments of chaos that seem to follow him wherever he goes. And while the beloved bear has already made his way from the pages of Michael Bond’s books to television and the big screen, his next adventure is preparing to bring all the magic of his stories to the Broadway stage.

Following its success in London’s West End, Paddington: The Musical is officially preparing for its Broadway premiere in 2027, and the production has announced an impressive cast of performers who will help bring the world of Paddington and the Brown family to life.

Among the biggest names joining the upcoming production is Tony Hale, known for his work on Arrested Development and Veep, who will be making his Broadway debut as Mr. Curry. Joining him are Jessie Mueller as Mrs. Brown, Drew Gehling as Mr. Brown, Serena Parrish as Judy Brown and Karen Ziemba as Mrs. Bird, bringing together a talented group of performers to portray some of the most recognizable faces from Paddington’s adventures.

The cast will also feature Kelvin Dukes as Tony, J. Quinton Johnson as Grant, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer as Millicent Clyde, Zonya Love as Tanya, Allison Guinn as Lady Sloane and Chip Zien as Mr. Gruber.

And of course, what would a Paddington musical be without the bear himself?

Arti Shah, who originated the role of Paddington in the West End production, will be returning to bring the beloved character to life on Broadway. She will once again be joined by James Hameed, who provides Paddington’s voice and remote puppetry, helping bring the little bear’s personality and expressions to the stage in a way that captures the charm audiences have come to know and love.

Based on Michael Bond’s original A Bear Called Paddington and the Paddington film, the musical follows a small bear from Peru who arrives in London hoping to find a place to call home. But after a chance encounter with the Brown family, Paddington soon discovers that his new life is going to be filled with far more adventure than he ever could have imagined.

And while there is certainly plenty of heart and humor waiting for audiences, things aren’t always quite as simple as they first appear. When a mysterious villain sets her sights on Paddington, the Brown family finds themselves caught up in a dangerous rescue mission that will put their bonds to the test and remind them just how much their lives have changed since welcoming a certain little bear into their home.

Helping bring this story to the stage is a creative team featuring music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher, a book by Jessica Swale and direction by Luke Sheppard. Together, the production brings Paddington’s familiar world into a musical format, combining the warmth and humor of the original stories with an all-new theatrical experience.

With the West End production already extending its London run through June 2028, there is plenty of excitement surrounding Paddington’s upcoming arrival on Broadway. And for fans who have followed the character through his many adventures, the new production will offer another opportunity to experience the magic of his stories in an entirely different way.

Paddington: The Musical will begin Broadway previews on March 30, 2027, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City, ahead of its official opening night on April 18, 2027.