Pakistan, April 14 -- Paddington Bear is in the running for pawfuls of Olivier Awards at Britain's top theatre honours on Sunday, where a stage adaptation of the beloved children's books along with fellow musical "Into the Woods" lead the nominations.

Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, "Loki" actor Tom Hiddleston, "Breaking Bad" star Bryan Cranston and "Snow White" leading actor Rachel Zegler are among the famous names in the running for an Olivier Award for their performances in London stage productions. "Paddington: The Musical", based on author Michael Bond's books and the 2014 film adaptation, brings to life the marmalade sandwich-loving bear, a refugee from Peru who is named after the London train station where he is found. The show, with...