BELOVED BEAR: Paddington is the subject of a musical, based on Michael Bond’s books, coming to New Brunswick this weekend.

The family-oriented comedy Paddington Gets in a Jam comes to State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick on Saturday, April 23 at 1 p.m. Tickets range from $15-$65.

The show was created and directed by Jonathan Rockefeller. The production has garnered a Drama Desk and Off-Broadway Alliance nomination for Best Family Show. The production brings the famous bear to the stage for the first time with a new adventure inspired by Britsh-born Michael Bond’s book series. For over 60 years, Bond has written stories about Paddington, the bear from Darkest Peru, famous for his love of marmalade. Paddington is popular with both children and adults. His adventures have been adapted several times for television, with his debut onto the big screen in 2014. A second film, Paddington 2, followed in 2017 and a third film is in the works.     

Visit STNJ.org for tickets and further information.