Summary
Paddington The Musical won nine awards at the WhatsOnStage Awards, tying records with previous shows like Miss Saigon and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The show, based on children's books, premiered at the West End last year and was well received by audiences and critics. The awards are voted for by the public and were held at the London Palladium.
Key Facts
- Paddington The Musical won nine awards at the WhatsOnStage Awards.
- The show equaled the record set by Miss Saigon and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for most awards.
- It premiered at the Savoy Theatre in November and is based on the Paddington Bear stories.
- The awards ceremony has been held since 2001 and allows the public to vote for winners.
- Rachel Zegler won awards for best concert event and best performer in a musical.
- Jamie Lloyd's version of Evita won five awards.
- Jonathan Bailey won best performer in a play.
- The awards were held at the London Palladium.
