New York, June 16 -- A musical drama about a loving bear, Paddington, is set to open on Broadway in the spring of 2027, reported Variety. 'Paddington: The Musical' will play at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre after 'Moulin Rouge' wraps up its seven-year run.

According to the outlet, it will begin performances on March 30 ahead of opening night on April 18.

Like the popular film franchise, the stage show is based on the children's series by British author Michael Bond. The musical follows a small, lost bear from Peru who arrives in London in search of a place to call home.

According to the official logline, "A chance encounter with the Browns leads him into an unexpected world of adventure, where kindness has the power to change lives and str...