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Maybe Happy Ending has finally gotten its own happy ending. The new romantic musical comedy arrived on Broadway at last, starring Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Darren Criss and Helen J Shen in her Broadway debut. Maybe Happy Ending 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.

The Richard Rodgers Award-winning musical is helmed by Tony winner Michael Arden, features an innovative scenic design by Dane Laffrey, and book, music, and lyrics by the internationally acclaimed duo Will Aronson and Hue Park.

What's it all about? Inside a one-room apartment in the heart of Seoul, Oliver lives a happily quiet life listening to jazz records and caring for his favorite plant. But what else is there to do when you’re a Helperbot 3, a robot that has long been retired and considered obsolete? When his fellow Helperbot neighbor Claire asks to borrow his charger, what starts as an awkward encounter leads to a unique friendship, a surprising adventure, and maybe even…love?

Long before Broadway, the one-act musical had its world premiere in Seoul, South Korea at Lifeway Hall in DCF Daemyung Cultural Factory in 2016. Since then it has gone on to play in Japan, China, and Atlanta. It won the Korean Musical Award – Musical of the Year in 2019. 

The show was written in both Korean and English and was originally titled What I Learned From People. Both versions were performed in New York City in a workshop in 2016 as a part of the Wooran Cultural Foundation's first overseas development project.

What are the small things that make any life worth living? Find out in Maybe Happy Ending. 


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‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Review: For Robots, Is It Love or Just a Hookup?
9 / 10

What “Maybe Happy Ending” asks, even in its ambivalent title, is whether that’s a good thing, for them and for us, their mirror images. When Oliver fully realizes that Claire’s “shelf life” will end before his, he asks in real pain, “How can people do this?” — meaning survive the death of others. If the start of love is the start of loss, is it perhaps better to erase one’s memories (which these Helperbots can do because they have their own passwords) or even to avoid the journey altogether? A good question for robots and, as posed by this astonishing musical, maybe the most deeply human one of all.

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Review: Broadway’s Deeply Moving Robot Musical, Starring Darren Criss, Teaches Us How to Be Human
8 / 10

“Maybe Happy Ending” is an undeniably moving, well-made, adorable musical, and it is a pleasant surprise to see an audience weep at a show about two robots in love. The musical makes the bold claim that maybe we are not that different from robots after all, or that they are not that different from us. Just as robots have much to learn from humans, we in turn can learn from them, especially how to care for each other and for ourselves. It’s crucial to know when you need to charge your battery, but likewise it’s important to be willing to share that charger with someone in need.

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Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING's Darren Criss and Will Aronson Talk Show's Success on PBS NewsHour
by Josh Sharpe - July 30, 2025


Actor Darren Criss and composer Will Aronson, both of whom won Tony Awards for their work on Maybe Happy Ending, were recently featured on PBS NewsHour's CANVAS series to discuss the acclaimed musical. Check out the segment now!

Andrew Barth Feldman Will Join MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Stephi Wild - July 24, 2025


Andrew Barth Feldman will join the cast of Tony Award-winning Best Musical Maybe Happy Ending beginning in September. Learn more about the musical here!

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Cast Album Signing to Take Place at the Drama Book Shop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 11, 2025


To celebrate the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Tony Award winning Best Musical MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, a special cast album signing event will take place at The Drama Book Shop. Learn how to attend!

Video: Tony-Winner Darren Criss Performs Acoustic Cover of 'Maybe Happy Ending'
by A.A. Cristi - June 30, 2025


Fresh off his win for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his role in Maybe Happy Ending, Criss hosted the annual annual NYC Center Stage luncheon at IPW and treated the crowd to a moving, stripped-down rendition of the show’s title number. Watch video of his performance.

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Original Broadway Cast Recording Vinyl Available Now
by Stephi Wild - June 13, 2025


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Maybe Happy Ending is now available on vinyl. The album was released on CD and in streaming and digital formats earlier this season.

Exclusive: Watch MAYBE HAPPY ENDING's Standbys Sing 'The Rainy Day We Met'
by Joey Mervis - June 11, 2025


BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive performance fromMaybe Happy Ending's two all-star standbys, Hannah Kevitt and Christopher James Tamayo. Watch in this video as they take the stage at the beautiful Laurie Beechman Theatre to perform 'The Rainy Day We Met.'

Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Shows Off Their New Tony Award Mid-Song
by Michael Major - June 11, 2025


For once, Hwaboon was the second-most popular prop during last night's performance of Maybe Happy Ending! In a new video, star Dez Duron showcased the production's new Tony Award for Best Musical during one of his songs.

Tony Award-Winner MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Coming To BroadwaySF As Part Of 26/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - June 9, 2025


The six-time Tony Award–winning new romantic musical comedy, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, will come to San Francisco as part of BroadwaySF's 2026/27 season. MAYBE HAPPY ENDING joins the previously announced DEATH BECOMES HER and THE OUTSIDERS as part of the 2026/27 season.

Video: Darren Criss Reacts to Tony Win for Best Leading Actor in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - June 9, 2025


At the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Darren Criss took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical' for his outstanding work in Maybe Happy Ending. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!

Video: Dane Laffrey and George Reeve Celebrate Tony Win for Best Scenic Design of a Musical
by Joey Mervis - June 8, 2025


Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Dane Laffrey and George Reeve took home a Tony Award for 'Best Scenic Design of a Musical' for their outstanding work on Maybe Happy Ending. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!

Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Performs at the Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - June 8, 2025


The cast of Maybe Happy Ending took the stage at Radio City Music Hall to perform at the 78th Annual Tony Awards. Watch the performance here!

Interview: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Lighting Designer Ben Stanton on the Art of Collaboration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 4, 2025


BroadwayWorld spoke with Lighting Designer Ben Stanton about his work on Maybe Happy Ending! Read the full interview here, and learn more about Stanton and the production!

Video: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Perform Soul Cover of 'When You're in Love' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025


A new video has been released featuring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen performing a soul cover of 'When You're in Love' from Maybe Happy Ending. Watch the video here!

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Cast Recoding Out on CD Now
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025


Maybe Happy Ending: Original Broadway Cast Recording is available on CD now! The album was released in streaming and digital formats earlier this season. Learn more here!

Darren Criss Extends Run in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025


Tony Award-nominee Darren Criss has extended his run as “Oliver” in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Standbys Take Center Stage at Broadway Sessions
by Ben Cameron - May 31, 2025


Performers from Maybe Happy Ending included: Hannah Kevitt ('Journey to the Past'), Claire Kwon ('Bette Than That'), Daniel May ('Who I'd Be'), Steven Huynh ('Marry Me a Little') and Christopher James Tamayo ('Wondering'), plus young AAPI artists Elijah V Ramos, Avery Allege and Sophia Kim. Watch in this video!

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING's Darren Criss Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
by - June 8, 2025


Darren Criss has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for MAYBE HAPPY ENDING.

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Musical
by - June 8, 2025


Maybe Happy Ending has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Musical.

Photos: Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen Visit the Cast of Broadway's DEAD OUTLAW
by Joshua Wright - May 26, 2025


Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen, currently starring in Broadway’s Maybe Happy Ending, paid a visit to their neighbors and friends in the cast of Dead Outlaw last night. The visit took place during Dead Outlaw’s five-show Memorial Day weekend schedule.

Video: Helen J. Shen Performs 'The Impossible Dream' at MISCAST25
by Michael Major - May 15, 2025


MCC Theater has released a video of Helen J. Shen performing 'The Impossible Dream' from Man of La Mancha at Miscast 2025. The event, one of the most anticipated in theater each year, took place last month.

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Maybe Happy Ending Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Will Aronson
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Hue Park
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Direction of a Musical Michael Arden
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical Helen J. Shen
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical Darren Criss
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Hue Park
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Will Aronson
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Will Aronson
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Hue Park
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Will Aronson
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musi Dane Laffrey
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musi George Reeve
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musi Dane Laffrey
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musi George Reeve
2025 Drama League Awards DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE Darren Criss
2025 Drama League Awards DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE Helen J. Shen
2025 Drama League Awards OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL Michael Arden
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Hue Park
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Will Aronson
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Direction of a Musical Michael Arden
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical Darren Criss
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Ben Stanton
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical Maybe Happy Ending
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Will Aronson
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Scenic Design Dane Laffrey
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Hue Park
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Will Aronson
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Sound Design Peter Hylenski
2025 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Will Aronson
2025 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Hue Park
2025 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Clint Ramos
2025 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Michael Arden
2025 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Ben Stanton
2025 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Will Aronson
2025 Tony Awards BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (Music and/or Lyrics) Hue Park
2025 Tony Awards BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (Music and/or Lyrics) Will Aronson
2025 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Darren Criss
2025 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical George Reeve
2025 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Dane Laffrey
2025 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Peter Hylenski

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