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Latest News on Michael Arden:
Maybe Happy Ending hit a exciting milestone, becoming the longest running show at the Belasco Theatre as of Tuesday, July 7, hitting 688 performances. (The previous record was 687 performances for the show Dead End in 1937.) To celebrate, check out a new video featuring Zachary Noah Piser who portray’s “Oliver', performing “Where You Belong,” solo version.
Maybe Happy Ending has officially become the longest-running production at the Belasco Theatre on Broadway. Watch a video from the celebration, including a special sing-along of 'Where You Belong' and a speech from Dez Duron.'
Ready to meet the new stars of Maybe Happy Ending? Earlier this month, Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt officially joined the Broadway cast as Oliver and Claire, joining original cast members Dez Duron and Marcus Choi. Watch in this video as the cast discusses their new roles and performs numbers from the show!
The Smith Center has shared a new video for MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, the six-time Tony Award winner including Best Musical, now playing in Las Vegas.
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Lost Boys arrives July 24 - listen to the new single 'Now, Forever,' performed by LJ Benet and Maria Wirries, now streaming.
Ali Louis Bourzgui took home a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for The Lost Boys. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge.
Dane Laffrey took home a Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Musical for The Lost Boys. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt took their first bows in Maybe Happy Ending. The pair have taken on the roles of “Oliver” and “Claire”, respectively. Check out the video of their first bows here!
The cast of The Lost Boys recently took the stage at The Tonight Show for a special performance of 'My Heart With You' and 'Belong to Someone.' Check out the video here!
Check out new video from the show as LJ Benet & Maria Wirries perform 'Now, Forever' from THE LOST BOYS. Perfect weather. Beautiful beaches. And a charming boardwalk…as long as you ignore all the “Missing” posters.
Just last week, following his double 2026 Tony nominations, Michael Arden sat down with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to discuss bringing The Lost Boys to the stage- a production that blends horror, heart, humor, and high-flying spectacle. Watch in this video!
The Lost Boys celebrated their 12 Tony Award nominations at the top of Tuesday night's performance, with the lead producers making a speech before the show kicked off. Watch videos from inside the show!
Watch in this video as Bourzgui invites listeners behind the curtain of The Lost Boys, sharing the magic that brings this highly anticipated production to life each night. From the energy of rehearsals to the collaborative spirit of the company, he offers a vivid look into the creative process and what it takes to build a world on stage that feels both thrilling and alive.
The Palace Theatre was the place to be earlier this week week when The Lost Boys, the final show of the 2025/26 season, opened on Broadway. Watch in this video as the full company walks the red carpet on opening night.
Shoshana Bean joined Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Dinner's on Me to discuss her career on Broadway, including taking over the character of Elphaba from Idina Menzel in Wicked and why she almost didn't do The Lost Boys.
Maybe Happy Ending has offered a backstage look at 'Never Fly Away.' In a new social media video, fans can see the view from the wings of the Belasco Theatre as the musicians are revealed in the fan-favorite song.
Rising star LJ Benet is stepping into the spotlight as 'Michael Emerson' in one of the hottest new shows of this Broadway season, The Lost Boys. Watch in this video as he chats more about working with director Michael Arden, collaborating with his cast mates, and so much more.
Hannah Kevitt celebrated the end of her run as the full-time 'Claire' in Maybe Happy Ending by 'passing the charger' to her successor, Claire Kwon. A tradition at the production every time a role is passed on to a new performer, watch the video!
Maybe Happy Ending stars from Broadway and Korea joined together for a mashup of “The Way That It Has To Be,” with Will Aronson. Watch a video of Hannah Kevitt, who plays Claire on Broadway, and Jin-Joo Park, who played Claire in Korea.
While on Late Night with Seth Meyers to promote the NBC series Stumble, Kristin Chenoweth reflected on the early Broadway closing of The Queen of Versailles and shared her appreciation for her colleagues and co-stars. Watch her appearance now.
