#1
Posted: 6/14/26 at 12:35pm
“Have you seen this bear?” Posters seem to be popping up in Midtown…
PADDINGTON Broadway transfer announcement on the way?
#2
Posted: 6/14/26 at 12:37pm
I mean, after that Tonys opening number, nobody should be surprised. It was basically a soft launch of the transfer.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#3
Posted: 6/14/26 at 12:47pm
And incredibly lucky for them that the opening number hook already had the world "marmalade" in it. That's some serious free marketing.
#4
Posted: 6/14/26 at 12:54pm
June 17th is the first game England plays in the World Cup, maybe the announcement will coincide.
#5
Posted: 6/14/26 at 12:57pm
I can’t wait for the official announcement! I hope tickets go on sale immediately.
#6
Posted: 6/14/26 at 2:39pm
DaveyG said: "Andincredibly lucky for them that the opening number hook already had the world "marmalade" in it. That's some serious free marketing."
Along those lines, how much do we think they paid for that opening number shoutout?
#7
Posted: 6/14/26 at 8:49pm
jacobsnchz14 said: "“Have you seen this bear?” Posters seem to be popping up in Midtown…"
Yea, today in Soho Broadway, Prince and Spring Streets
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
Sunday in the Park with George
#8
Posted: 6/14/26 at 9:04pm
These are the flyers that are dropped on the audience during “Where’s Paddington”, causing a mass rush for them when the lights come up. It wasn’t until my fourth time seeing it that i was actually able to grab one.
#9
Posted: 6/14/26 at 9:06pm
Jordan Catalano said: "These are the flyers that are dropped on the audience during “Where’s Paddington”, causing a mass rush for them when the lights come up. It wasn’t until my fourth time seeing it that i was actually able to grab one."
This feels like a spoiler for anyone who hasn’t seen it…?
#10
Posted: 6/14/26 at 9:31pm
The song (which is available on the cast recording) is literally about this exact drawing/flyer. No harm meant.
#11
Posted: 6/15/26 at 9:21am
There's already a cast album? Cool.
I'm assuming this won't open until next Spring, so I'm trying not to get too invested yet & just stay focused on what will be around when I next visit in the Fall.
Is this rumored to be going into the Hirschfeld? So probably not enough time to open inn the Fall.
What's next for the Lunt- Fontanne?
...
#12
Posted: 6/15/26 at 9:31am
“The Warriors” is rumored for the Lunt with some one-person show beforehand, if I’m not mistaken?
#13
Posted: 6/15/26 at 11:35am
Jordan Catalano said: "The song (which is available on the cast recording) is literally about this exact drawing/flyer. No harm meant."
Some people have been actively avoiding the cast recording in the hopes to go into the Broadway mounting relatively blind…
Whatever - anyway, this announcement is clearly imminent.
#14
Posted: 6/15/26 at 11:38am
MB124 said: "Jordan Catalano said: "Some people have been actively avoiding the cast recording in the hopes to go into the Broadway mounting relatively blind…"
It sounds like you still will be.
#15
Posted: 6/15/26 at 11:39am
TotallyEffed said: "MB124 said: "Jordan Catalano said: "Some people have been actively avoiding the cast recording in the hopes to go into the Broadway mounting relatively blind…"
It sounds like you still will be.
"
LOL ok - you’re missing the point. Moving on…
#16
Posted: 6/15/26 at 11:54am
I have no idea what’s happening here. I mentioned flyers are dropped in the audience. I didn’t say Fiyero is the scarecrow. If the person after me just said “that might be a spoiler” instead of reposting what i said, i would have edited my post to make it a spoiler. But really.
#17
Posted: 6/15/26 at 11:55am
Seems like if one is avoiding any kind of details about the show itself, they should just avoid discussions about the show and wait for the press releases announcing pertinent details about the transfer.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
Updated On: 6/15/26 at 11:55 AM
#18
Posted: 6/15/26 at 12:05pm
The flyer in question is included in the souvenir programme, and posted at the merch counters so it's not a spoiler.
#19
Posted: 6/15/26 at 2:41pm
Jordan Catalano said: "I have no idea what’s happening here. I mentioned flyers are dropped in the audience. I didn’t say Fiyero is the scarecrow. If the person after me just said “that might be a spoiler” instead of reposting what i said, i would have edited my post to make it a spoiler. But really."
Dammit, Jordan! You just ruined Wicked for all of us. How dare you.
#20
Posted: 6/15/26 at 3:22pm
Kad said: "Seems like if one is avoiding any kind of details about the show itself, they should just avoid discussions about the show and wait for the press releases announcing pertinent details about the transfer."
I just posted a video about this and one of the people in my comments told me that they chatted with one of the folks putting up the posters (possibly an actor), it looks like they've created an inner marketing side plot: the basic idea is Paddington himself took a flight from London's Heathrow Airport to New York City and was lost upon arrival. they're hoping he is "found" on Tuesday or as early as today. They plan to make an announcement when the bear is found. very creative marketing strategy if you ask me
#21
Posted: 6/15/26 at 5:51pm
As far as spoilers, my understanding is that the musical largely follows the first movie, right?
I have seen the musical but not the movie(s) so I could be wrong. However, the marketing campaign makes me wonder if they might be considering Americanizing the plot a bit. As impressive as the show is, I thought part of the magic was that it was such a love letter to London and its (not to subtle) message to embrace its diversity. Would changing London to New York, work?
"Observe how bravely I conceal this dreadful dreadful shame I feel."
#22
Posted: 6/15/26 at 6:02pm
Marlothom said: "As far as spoilers, my understanding is that the musical largely follows the first movie, right?
I have seen the musical but not the movie(s) so I could be wrong. However, the marketing campaign makes me wonder if they might be considering Americanizing the plot a bit. As impressive as the show is, I thought part of the magic was that it was such a love letter to London and its (not to subtle) message to embrace its diversity. Would changing London to New York, work?
I don’t think they’re going to Americanize it…just seems wrong to do so
#23
Posted: 6/15/26 at 6:21pm
Marlothom said: "As far as spoilers, my understanding is that the musical largely follows the first movie, right?
I have seen the musical but not the movie(s) so I could be wrong. However, the marketing campaign makes me wonder if they might be considering Americanizing the plot a bit. As impressive as the show is, I thought part of the magic was that it was such a love letter to London and its (not to subtle) message to embrace its diversity. Would changing London to New York, work?
Changing London to New York would be pretty much antithetical to everything to do with Paddington.
#24
Posted: 6/15/26 at 6:31pm
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZnzgc4COm0/?igsh=MXVheDl1NmNnc3J2dQ==
I suppose the announcement is definitely happening tomorrow…
#25
Posted: 6/15/26 at 6:31pm
They aren’t going to Americanise it. What a silly idea
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