Paddington The Musical on Broadway Tickets

Paddington The Musical in New York City

New York, prepare to embark on a most wonderful adventure, as Paddington The Musical sails across the pond to New York City. After delighting audiences in London, this heartwarming, Olivier-winning musical tells the story of one little bear's search for acceptance, family and a new home. Coming to the Al Hirschfield Theatre, in the heart of Times Square, you won't want to miss this charming new musical!

What Is Paddington The Musical About?

Deep in the forests of Peru, a young spectacled bear cub lives a comfortable life with his Aunt Lucy, who teaches him the importance of manners and politeness that she learned from a British explorer. But when his elderly aunt retires to a Home for Retired Bears, the cub must seek a new home. Armed with only a hat, coat and a case full of orange-marmalade sandwiches, the bear travels across the seas from Peru all the way to London. Lonely, afraid, and more than a little lost, he is thankfully discovered at Paddington train station with a note pinned to his jacket, reading “Please look after this bear”, by the Brown family. Despite the father’s misgivings, the family soon bring him to their house, where he quickly settles into his new life - albeit with a few mishaps and plenty of hijinks along the way.

But, Paddington discovers that underneath the smiles and cups of tea, the Brown family has issues of their own, and when a nefarious villain puts Paddington’s life at risk, the family must decide what they’re willing to risk to save the cub, and truly make him a part of the family.

The History of Paddington The Musical 

Paddington Bear is one of the most well-known and loved fictional characters in the United Kingdom. Created by author Michael Bond (1925-2017), Paddington first appeared in the 1958 children's book A Bear Called Paddington. The character has appeared in 29 best-selling books, the last of which was published posthumously, which have sold over 35 million copies worldwide. Paddington’s story increased further in popularity in 2014 when Bond’s books were adapted into an award-winning series of movies. Paddington has also appeared in animated television shows, commercials, an immersive experience in London, and even in royal company, as part of a skit with Queen Elizabeth II for part of the Platinum Jubilee.

Paddington on Broadway Creative Team

Paddington The Musical has music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher and a book by Jessica Swale, adapted from A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond. Luke Sheppard directs.

Fletcher is perhaps best known as one of the lead vocalists of pop band McFly. As a songwriter and musician, Fletcher has penned 10 number-one singles for bands including One Direction and 5 Seconds of Summer. As a composer, his credits include music and lyrics for the musical, adaptations of his own children's books The Creakers and The Dinosaur that Pooped.

Swale is an Olivier-winning playwright, screenwriter and director. Her credits include the movie Summerland, and plays Blue Stockings and Nell Gwynn at Shakespeare’s Globe and in the Wesr End, and The Overwhelming at the Royal National Theatre. Sheppard is a Tony and Olivier-nominated director. Previous credits include Starlight Express, My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?), and In the Heights.

Is Paddington a Puppet?

Paddington Bear is not a puppet! The role is actually played by two performers, working together to bring this precocious cub bear to life. One actor performs movement and choreography in costume, while an "off-stage performer" provides the voice of Paddington alongside and remotely controlled facial expressions - theatre magic! 

Tickets for Paddington at the Al Hirschfield Theatre

This uplifting, funny and heartwrenching musical has delighted audiences in London, and now comes to New York City on another very big adventure! With toe-tapping tunes and a side-splitting script, along with plenty of heart and a little sprinkling of theatre magic, this is Paddington like you’ve never seen him before. Secure your place for the phenomenon that has taken the UK by storm - book tickets for Paddington the Musical at the Al Hirschfield Theatre. Just don't forget the marmalade sandwiches!