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It's Official! PADDINGTON Will Arrive on Broadway in 2027; Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2026

New York, please look after this bear. As BroadwayWorld reported last month, the record-breaking, smash hit, seven-time Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical  PADDINGTON The Musical will begin performances Tuesday, March 30, 2027 and officially open Sunday, April 18, 2027  at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

Is A PADDINGTON Transfer Imminent? Signs Appear Around Broadway
by Michael Major - Jun 15, 2026

Paddington might be preparing to make his highly-anticipated journey across the pond. Posters featuring the beloved character have been popping up around the New York City theatre district, with the phrase 'Have You Seen This Bear?' 

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Might Come to Broadway ‘Next Season,’ Pink Reveals During the Tony Awards
by Michael Gioia - Jun 7, 2026

It looks like 'Paddington the Musical' may be coming to Broadway as soon as next season. At one point during the opening, Neil Patrick Harris — who starred in Art this season — brought out a plushie of the beloved Paddington bear, to which Pink responded, “Maybe next season.” 

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Cast Recording Hits No. 1 as Fastest-Selling West End Album of the Century
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026

The PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL original cast recording has topped the Official UK Compilation Chart, becoming the fastest-selling physical West End cast recording of the 21st century, recorded at Abbey Road Studios.

SNF Nostos 2026 Will Host Three Premieres By the GNO
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

SNF Nostos 2026, from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), will collaborate once again with the Greek National Opera (GNO) to present three major premieres at multiple venues within the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center.

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Eyes 2027 Broadway Transfer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026

Paddington the Musical is eyeing a 2027 bow on Broadway. The production's lead producer, Sonia Friedman, revealed following the show's seven wins at the Olivier Awards, that she is hoping to bring the show to New York next year.

Video: New Trailer Release For PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

An all new trailer has been released from Paddington the Musical, now playing in London. The musical, adapted from Michael Bond’s beloved books and StudioCanal’s hit films.

Studiocanal Launches Stage Division
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025

STUDIOCANAL has announced STUDIOCANAL ON STAGE, emphasising STUDIOCANAL’s focus on IP and the continued exploitation of their catalogue with more than 9 400 titles from 60 countries spanning 100 years of film history.

Photos: PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Reveals First Look at Bear, Extends West End Run
by Gillian Blum - Nov 1, 2025

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL announced an extension of its run on the West End, along with photos and a video giving a first look at the titular Paddington Bear.

Video: First Listen to PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025

Paddington the Musical has released an all new video, featuring the song 'The Explorer & the Bear' with Tom Fletcher. Watch the video here and learn more about the production!

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL To Keep Bear Casting Under Wraps Until First Preview
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025

The producers of Paddington the Musical have confirmed that casting for the iconic bear — along with its design and creative reveal — will not be announced until the first preview on November 1 at the Savoy Theatre.

Principal Cast Set For PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025

As rehearsals begin for the world premiere of PADDINGTON The Musical, the principal cast and further members of the creative team have been revealed. Learn more here!

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Will Premiere at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025

PADDINGTON The Musical will receive its world premiere this Autumn - opening at the Savoy Theatre on 1 November. Full cast, creative team and performance schedule will be announced shortly.

PADDINGTON - THE MUSICAL is in Development; Aims For 2025 UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023

The beloved bear Paddington is headed to the stage with a new musical now in development! Learn more about what we know about the musical so far!

How Many Tom Stoppard Plays Have Been Performed on Broadway?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2022

Leopoldstadt marks the 19th production of a Tom Stoppard play to open on Broadway since Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead opened 55 years ago. Stoppard has won four Best Play Tony Awards, more than any other playwright in history. What are the 18 other productions of Tom Stoppard plays to open on Broadway? Let's take a look back!

Sadler's Wells And Universal Music UK Announce New Production Set To The Music Of Sting
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2019

Sadler's Wells and Universal Music UK today announced a new dance production by Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince, set to the music of one of the world's most prolific and seminal artists, Sting.

First Listen! Stage Door Records Previews TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES Cast Album
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2014

Stage Door Records have released 'first listen' of excerpts from all 21 tracks that will feature on the upcoming 'Tess Of The D'Urbervilles' cast recording. The CD release is due in stores on September 29th, continuing Stage Door's London cast album series and commitment to preserve 'lost' British theatre scores of the past 50 years. Scroll down for a preview of the album!

TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES 1999 West End Cast Album to be Released this Fall
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 28, 2014

Stage Door Records have announced the first complete recording of the 1999 West End musical 'Tess Of The D'Urbervilles' is to be released on September 29th, 2014. The CD release continues Stage Door's London cast album series and commitment to preserve 'lost' British theatre scores of the past 50 years.

NYC's 'New Voices' Comes to London at the Purcell Room
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 1, 2008

'What happens when several composers each try their hand at the same song? What do you get when you combine an amazing theatre composer with a great twentieth-century poet? What happens if you ask a pop composer to write for a string quartet?' Find out the answers on Sunday, 12 October, 2008 at 7:30 p.m., when Artistic Director Joel Fram brings his acclaimed New York New Voices series to London's Purcell Room at the Southbank Centre. An astonishing line-up of cutting-edge musical theatre composers include Jason Robert Brown, Sam Davis, Joel Fram, Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, Andrew Lippa, Paul Loesel, Steve Marzullo, Marc Smollin, Georgia Stitt, and Joseph Thalken.

Merrily We Roll Along at Derby Playhouse
by Jake Brunger - Apr 20, 2007

Despite a much weaker first half, due to a myriad of problems both in script and cartoonish delivery, Merrily We Roll Along rewards audience loyalty by producing a touching, superior second act that has many beautiful moments.