Paddington Broadway Transfer Hinted by New York City Posters

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The posters seem to signal that the musical might be announcing its Broadway transfer.

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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?"

The posters seem to signal that the musical might be announcing its Broadway transfer, especially after P!NK and Neil Patrick Harris hinted at it during the 2026 Tony Awards opening number.

Paddington posters have been spotted across New York City 😲 pic.twitter.com/OItYPMmm3i

Sonia Friedman , who produces the show alongside Eliza Lumley , revealed following their seven wins at the Olivier Awards, that she is hoping to bring the show to New York next year to "keep the momentum going."

Paddington the Musical recently extended its run in London through until 13 February 2028. Check out what the critics ahd to say and view photos of the cast in action.

Paddington the Musical won seven Olivier Awards, equalling the number of wins for any musical – winning Best New Musical, Best Director for Luke Sheppard , Best Actor in a Musical for James Hameed and Arti Shah, Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for Tom Edden , Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for Victoria Hamilton -Barritt, Best Set Design for Tom Pye and Ash J Woodward , and Best Costume Design for Gabriella Slade and Tahra Zafar - the latter, who designed the bear.

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.”

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.

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.

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL, winner of 7 Olivier Awards and 9 WhatsOnStage Awards, has extended its West End run through February 13, 2028, with best ticket availability from Winter 2026.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Is-A-PADDINGTON-Transfer-Imminent-Signs-Appear-Around-Broadway-20260615)._