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‘Paddington The Musical’ Announces Broadway Cast Ahead of 2027 Opening
Paddington The Musical has announced its Broadway cast, led by Jessie Mueller as Mrs. Brown and Drew Gehling as Mr. Brown.
Tony Hale, known for Veep and Arrested Development, will make his Broadway debut as the grumpy neighbor Mr. Curry.
Arti Shah will play Paddington onstage, with James Hameed providing the bear’s voice and remote puppetry.
The musical began in London, where it won seven Olivier Awards in 2026, and its run there has been extended through June 2028.
Broadway previews are set to start March 30, 2027, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, with opening night planned for April 18.
The cast announcement is not yet complete, and the full cast will be named later.
A Sydney production is planned for September 2027 at the Capitol Theatre.
Paddington The Musical has announced its Broadway cast, led by Jessie Mueller as Mrs. Brown and Drew Gehling as Mr. Brown.
Tony Hale will make his Broadway debut as the grumpy neighbor, Mr. Curry.
Arti Shah will return to play Paddington, with James Hameed providing the bear’s voice and remote puppetry.
Previews are scheduled to begin at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on March 30, 2027, ahead of an April 18 opening night.
The musical originated in London, won seven 2026 Olivier Awards and has been extended there through June 2028.
- Who
- The producers of Paddington The Musical announced the Broadway cast, including Tony Hale, Jessie Mueller, Drew Gehling, Arti Shah and James Hameed.
- What
- The musical announced its Broadway cast ahead of its planned opening.
- When
- The announcement was published on November 9, 2026. Previews are set to begin March 30, 2027, with opening night on April 18.
- Where
- The production will play Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The musical originated in London.
The show won seven Olivier Awards.
The Broadway cast announcement was published.
Previews are scheduled to begin at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Broadway opening night is scheduled.
Another production is planned for the Capitol Theatre in Sydney.
- Broadway theatre
- Al Hirschfeld Theatre
- Previews begin
- March 30, 2027
- Opening night
- April 18, 2027
- London awards
- Seven 2026 Olivier Awards
- London extension
- Through June 2028
- Sydney production
- Planned for September 2027 at the Capitol Theatre