Paddington: The Musical
As of July 10, 2026, Paddington: The Musical is a musicals that is in pre-production, currently casting. Six production companies are attached, including Sonia Friedman Productions, StudioCanal and Jujamcyn Theaters. Attached are casting directors Jim Carnahan, CSA, Jason Thinger, CSA and 1 other; director Luke Sheppard; and executive producer Sonia Friedman. It is scheduled to open in New York, NY and London, England in January 2027. Production List last updated this listing on July 10, 2026.
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Project Summary
Paddington: The Musical is a Broadway stage production adapted from the beloved Paddington Bear stories. The show is set to begin previews on or around March 30, 2027, with an opening night on or around April 18, 2027, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin on or around January 25, 2027.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | Luke Sheppard |
Sound & Music
| Music and Lyrics | Tom Fletcher |
| Musical Supervisor, Orchestrations, Arrangements | Matthew Brind |
| Sound Designer | Paul Groothuis |
Other Crew
| Book | Jessica Swale |
| Choreographer | Ellen Kane |
| Lighting Designer | Paule Constable |
Casting
| Casting Director | Jim Carnahan, CSA |
| Casting Director | Jason Thinger, CSA |
| Associate Casting Director | Rachael Jimenez, CSA |
| Paddington Casting Consultant | Annabelle Davis |
Costume, Hair & Makeup
| Set & Costume Designer | Aletta Collins |
Production
| Executive Producer | Sonia Friedman |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/paddington-the-musical (last updated Jul 10, 2026).