Will Aronson
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Video: Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen Perform From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING at 92NY (Dec 4, 2025)
Video: Watch 'World Within My Room' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING in Korea (Nov 28, 2025)
Video: Watch Highlights From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING in Korea (Nov 26, 2025)
Video: Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen Perform From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING at 92NY (Dec 4, 2025)
Video: Watch 'World Within My Room' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING in Korea (Nov 28, 2025)
Video: Watch Highlights From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING in Korea (Nov 26, 2025)
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Darren Criss, Will Aronson, and Deborah Abramson attend A New York Evening With Maybe Happy Ending at 92NY on November 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Date:
11/13/2025
From: Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Stars and Creatives Celebrate Their Grammy Nomination At 92NY Event
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(Top L-R) Dez Duron, Michael Arden, Marcus Choi, Will Aronson, Hue Park and Daniel May
(Bottom L-R) Steven Huynh, Christopher Tamayo, Helen J Shen, Darren Criss and Hannah Kevitt
Date:
09/16/2024
From: Photos: Darren Criss, Helen J Shen & the Cast of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Are Getting Ready for Broadway
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Awards and Nominations
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Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
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Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lyrics
Will Aronson, Maybe Happy Ending
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Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Music
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Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Will Aronson, Maybe Happy Ending
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Will Aronson, Maybe Happy Ending
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Will Aronson, Maybe Happy Ending
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
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Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Book of a Musical
Will Aronson, Maybe Happy Ending
Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Orchestrations
Will Aronson, Maybe Happy Ending
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Tony Awards - 2025 - BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (Music and/or Lyrics)
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Videos
Video: Andrew Barth Feldman Takes Final Bow in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Michael Major - 2025-11-03 11:33:38
Video: Darren Criss 'Passes the Charger' to Andrew Barth Feldman at MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Michael Major - 2025-09-05 15:51:00
Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING's Darren Criss and Will Aronson Talk Show's Success on PBS NewsHour
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-30 11:53:55
Videos: Watch Celia Keenan-Bolger, Paul Tazewell & More Accept Their Tony Awards
by Michael Major - 2025-06-13 13:30:02
Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Shows Off Their New Tony Award Mid-Song
by Michael Major - 2025-06-11 09:54:06
Video: Darren Criss Explains the Art of Playing a Robot in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-13 11:09:29
Video: Behind the Scenes of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING's 'Where You Belong' Sequence
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-08 17:50:08
Video: Darren Criss Talks Positive Response to MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-06 17:48:30
Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Understudy Hannah Kevitt Makes Her Debut
by Michael Major - 2025-02-19 16:28:08
Videos: Darren Criss Talks MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, Performs Holiday Tunes
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-23 11:35:45
Video: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Share Insights on MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-17 10:45:42
Video: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-11-19 11:50:46
Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway With Darren Criss, Helen J Shen & More
by Michael Major - 2024-10-16 14:47:53
Video: Hanging with the Broadway-Bound Cast of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Joey Mervis - 2024-09-18 16:11:22
Video: Helen J Shen Explains What MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Is All About
by Joey Mervis - 2024-06-28 11:20:49
News
Video: Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen Perform From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING at 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
92NY recently presented A New York Evening with MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, featuring a discussion with the show's team, and performances from stars Darren and Helen J Shen.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
92NY recently presented A New York Evening with MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, featuring a discussion with the show's team, and performances from stars Darren and Helen J Shen.
Video: Watch 'World Within My Room' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING in Korea
by Michael Major - Nov 28, 2025
Watch new highlights of Maybe Happy Ending in Korea, including new videos of 'The World Within My Room,' 'First Time in Love,' and more. The cast features Kim Jae-bum as Oliver, Jeon Mi-do and Choi Soo-jin as Claire, and Ko Hoon-jeong as James.
by Michael Major - Nov 28, 2025
Watch new highlights of Maybe Happy Ending in Korea, including new videos of 'The World Within My Room,' 'First Time in Love,' and more. The cast features Kim Jae-bum as Oliver, Jeon Mi-do and Choi Soo-jin as Claire, and Ko Hoon-jeong as James.
Video: Watch Highlights From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING in Korea
by Michael Major - Nov 26, 2025
Watch new video footage of Maybe Happy Ending in Korea, featuring Kim Jae-bum as Oliver, Jeon Mi-do and Choi Soo-jin as Claire, and Ko Hoon-jeong as James! The musical celebrates its 10th anniversary at Doosan Art Center, Yeonkang Hall.
by Michael Major - Nov 26, 2025
Watch new video footage of Maybe Happy Ending in Korea, featuring Kim Jae-bum as Oliver, Jeon Mi-do and Choi Soo-jin as Claire, and Ko Hoon-jeong as James! The musical celebrates its 10th anniversary at Doosan Art Center, Yeonkang Hall.
Video: Darren Criss Teams Up with Third Reprise for 80s Pop Rock Cover of 'I'm Not That Girl' From WICKED
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 24, 2025
Just in time for the theatrical release of Wicked: For Good, Tony winner Darren Criss partnered with Third Reprise for an 80s-style pop-rock cover of 'I'm Not That Girl,' originally sung by Elphaba in Wicked. Check it out now.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 24, 2025
Just in time for the theatrical release of Wicked: For Good, Tony winner Darren Criss partnered with Third Reprise for an 80s-style pop-rock cover of 'I'm Not That Girl,' originally sung by Elphaba in Wicked. Check it out now.
Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Stars and Creatives Celebrate Their Grammy Nomination At 92NY Event
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025
Go inside A New York Evening with MAYBE HAPPY ENDING. in new photos featuring the shows Tony-winning team including Will Aronson, Darren Criss, Helen J Shen, Marcus Choi, and Dez Duron.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025
Go inside A New York Evening with MAYBE HAPPY ENDING. in new photos featuring the shows Tony-winning team including Will Aronson, Darren Criss, Helen J Shen, Marcus Choi, and Dez Duron.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Will Launch 'Club 2064' Digital Lottery
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING has launched a special digital lottery ticket initiative titled “Club 2064,” (named after the year the show takes place) available for performances starting tomorrow in honor of the production’s one-year anniversary on Broadway.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING has launched a special digital lottery ticket initiative titled “Club 2064,” (named after the year the show takes place) available for performances starting tomorrow in honor of the production’s one-year anniversary on Broadway.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, GYPSY & More Nominated for Best Musical Theatre Album at 2026 GRAMMYS
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025
The cast albums for Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Gypsy, Just in Time, and Maybe Happy Ending have all been nominated for Best Musical Theatre Album at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025
The cast albums for Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Gypsy, Just in Time, and Maybe Happy Ending have all been nominated for Best Musical Theatre Album at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
Darren Criss, Helen J Shen and More to Join MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Event at 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025
92NY and the GRAMMY Museum Will present a special night celebrating the music of the six-time Tony Award-winning musical Maybe Happy Ending. Darren Criss leads a conversation and deep dive into the making of the Original Broadway Cast Album.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025
92NY and the GRAMMY Museum Will present a special night celebrating the music of the six-time Tony Award-winning musical Maybe Happy Ending. Darren Criss leads a conversation and deep dive into the making of the Original Broadway Cast Album.
Video: Andrew Barth Feldman Takes Final Bow in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Michael Major - Nov 3, 2025
Andrew Barth Feldman played his final performance in Maybe Happy Ending on Saturday, November 1. He concluded his nine-week run in the musical alongside his real-life girlfriend, Helen J. Shen. Watch a video of his last bow!
by Michael Major - Nov 3, 2025
Andrew Barth Feldman played his final performance in Maybe Happy Ending on Saturday, November 1. He concluded his nine-week run in the musical alongside his real-life girlfriend, Helen J. Shen. Watch a video of his last bow!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 21, 2025- BEETLEJUICE First Look and More
by - Oct 21, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 21, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
MTI Acquires Licensing Rights for MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 20, 2025
Written by Will Aronson and Hue Park, Maybe Happy Ending tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter that sparks connection and a surprising adventure. It is the offbeat and captivating story of two outcasts near the end of their warranty who discover that even robots can be swept off their feet.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 20, 2025
Written by Will Aronson and Hue Park, Maybe Happy Ending tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter that sparks connection and a surprising adventure. It is the offbeat and captivating story of two outcasts near the end of their warranty who discover that even robots can be swept off their feet.
10 Musicals About Technology That Came Before MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 19, 2025
Technology plays an ever-present role in the life of every human on earth. As computer technology and social media have begun to heavily impact everyday life, this has gradually been reflected in modern musicals on Broadway.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 19, 2025
Technology plays an ever-present role in the life of every human on earth. As computer technology and social media have begun to heavily impact everyday life, this has gradually been reflected in modern musicals on Broadway.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Is AI a Threat to Broadway's Newest Shows?
by Alex Freeman - Oct 14, 2025
This week, we're exploring the forces shaping the future of the theatre industry, from technological disruption to fundamental questions about its workforce and leadership. On Broadway, the rise of AI is changing how audiences discover new shows, even as looming labor negotiations, which have drawn the attention of Congress, threaten to halt current ones. At the same time, we're seeing innovative solutions to talent pipeline challenges emerge overseas, while also celebrating the creators and leaders steering the art form forward, from a key artistic appointment in the regional sector to a major international award for a Tony-winning writing team.
by Alex Freeman - Oct 14, 2025
This week, we're exploring the forces shaping the future of the theatre industry, from technological disruption to fundamental questions about its workforce and leadership. On Broadway, the rise of AI is changing how audiences discover new shows, even as looming labor negotiations, which have drawn the attention of Congress, threaten to halt current ones. At the same time, we're seeing innovative solutions to talent pipeline challenges emerge overseas, while also celebrating the creators and leaders steering the art form forward, from a key artistic appointment in the regional sector to a major international award for a Tony-winning writing team.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Creators Will Aronson And Hue Park Among Honorees At 2025 Asia Game Changer Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2025
Asia Society will honor Tony Award-winning creative duo Will Aronson and Hue Park, creators of Maybe Happy Ending, at the 2025 Asia Game Changer Awards on October 15, 2025, at Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2025
Asia Society will honor Tony Award-winning creative duo Will Aronson and Hue Park, creators of Maybe Happy Ending, at the 2025 Asia Game Changer Awards on October 15, 2025, at Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York City.
Video: Dez Duron Sings to MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Audience During Tech Hold
by Michael Major - Sep 22, 2025
Maybe Happy Ending star Dez Duron helped keep the audience entertained while Sunday's matinee was halted due to a technical hold. After requests for songs from Hamilton or Moana, Duron finally settled on 'LOVE' by Michael Bublé. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Sep 22, 2025
Maybe Happy Ending star Dez Duron helped keep the audience entertained while Sunday's matinee was halted due to a technical hold. After requests for songs from Hamilton or Moana, Duron finally settled on 'LOVE' by Michael Bublé. Watch the video!
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Returns to South Korea With 10th Anniversary Production and Film Adaptation
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025
Following the success of Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway, the musical is going back to its roots, with a new Korean production as well as the show's film adaptation heading to Korean cinemas.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025
Following the success of Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway, the musical is going back to its roots, with a new Korean production as well as the show's film adaptation heading to Korean cinemas.
Video: Darren Criss 'Passes the Charger' to Andrew Barth Feldman at MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Michael Major - Sep 5, 2025
Before Darren Criss departed Maybe Happy Ending earlier this week, he 'passed the charger' to Andrew Barth Feldman before he took over as 'Oliver' in the Tony-winning production. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Sep 5, 2025
Before Darren Criss departed Maybe Happy Ending earlier this week, he 'passed the charger' to Andrew Barth Feldman before he took over as 'Oliver' in the Tony-winning production. Watch the video!
Photo: First Look at Andrew Barth Feldman in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Michael Major - Sep 2, 2025
Andrew Barth Feldman joins Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway tonight. Prior to his debut in the Tony-winning Best Musical, the production has released a first look at Feldman in costume as 'Oliver.'
by Michael Major - Sep 2, 2025
Andrew Barth Feldman joins Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway tonight. Prior to his debut in the Tony-winning Best Musical, the production has released a first look at Feldman in costume as 'Oliver.'
Video: Helen J. Shen Performs National Anthem at Mets Game
by Michael Major - Aug 26, 2025
Maybe Happy Ending star Helen J. Shen performed the National Anthem at Citi Field before the Mets game last night. Watch a video of the powerhouse performance now!
by Michael Major - Aug 26, 2025
Maybe Happy Ending star Helen J. Shen performed the National Anthem at Citi Field before the Mets game last night. Watch a video of the powerhouse performance now!
Photos: Barrington Stage Company Honors the Legacy of Composer William Finn
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 20, 2025
Barrington Stage Company presented a one-night only celebration and tribute to the Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist and Associate Artist William Finn last night (August 19) on it’s Boyd-Quinson Mainstage. Check out photos from the event.
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 20, 2025
Barrington Stage Company presented a one-night only celebration and tribute to the Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist and Associate Artist William Finn last night (August 19) on it’s Boyd-Quinson Mainstage. Check out photos from the event.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Will Aronson written?
Will Aronson has written 1 shows including Maybe Happy Ending (Music).
What awards has Will Aronson been nominated for?
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending, Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending, Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending and BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (Music and/or Lyrics) (Tony Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending.
What awards has Will Aronson won?
Will Aronson has won several prestigious awards for Maybe Happy Ending, including Outstanding Book of a Musical, Outstanding Lyrics, and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards. He also received Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) and Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Aronson won Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) at the Tony Awards for Maybe Happy Ending.
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