Will Aronson
Latest News on Will Aronson:
Northwest Children’s Theater To Remount PETE THE CAT THE MUSICAL (Dec 16, 2025)
Exclusive: Hear 'My Sister, Naomi' from CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording (Dec 11, 2025)
Video: Darren Criss Discusses the 'Joy' of Returning to MAYBE HAPPY ENDING (Dec 8, 2025)
Northwest Children’s Theater To Remount PETE THE CAT THE MUSICAL (Dec 16, 2025)
Exclusive: Hear 'My Sister, Naomi' from CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording (Dec 11, 2025)
Video: Darren Criss Discusses the 'Joy' of Returning to MAYBE HAPPY ENDING (Dec 8, 2025)
Photos
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
Productions
Writing
Music
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Awards and Nominations
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Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Will Aronson , Maybe Happy Ending
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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
Will Aronson, Maybe Happy Ending
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)
Will Aronson, Maybe Happy Ending
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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)
Will Aronson, Maybe Happy Ending
Videos
Video: Darren Criss Discusses the 'Joy' of Returning to MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-08 13:02:35
Video: Watch 'World Within My Room' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING in Korea
by Michael Major - 2025-11-28 10:56:58
Video: Darren Criss Teams Up with Third Reprise for 80s Pop Rock Cover of 'I'm Not That Girl' From WICKED
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-24 13:46:22
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
News
Northwest Children’s Theater To Remount PETE THE CAT THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025
Northwest Children’s Theater will present an encore run of PETE THE CAT, the live rock musical based on the beloved children’s book series. The returning production features the original cast and creative team and will play at The Judy in downtown Portland.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025
Northwest Children’s Theater will present an encore run of PETE THE CAT, the live rock musical based on the beloved children’s book series. The returning production features the original cast and creative team and will play at The Judy in downtown Portland.
Exclusive: Hear 'My Sister, Naomi' from CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025
Center Stage Records will release the original cast recording of Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical, the TheaterWorksUSA production based on Dav Pilkey’s book series. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen of the album with a new single, 'My Sister, Naomi,' Watch the video!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025
Center Stage Records will release the original cast recording of Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical, the TheaterWorksUSA production based on Dav Pilkey’s book series. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen of the album with a new single, 'My Sister, Naomi,' Watch the video!
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
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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