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BIO

Daniel May is over the moon to be returning to Broadway after many years away in Maybe Happy Ending. Daniel made his Broadway debut in the 2002 revival of Flower Drum Song starring Lea Salonga and has been working as a theater artist his whole life. Most recently Daniel played the lead role of “Xūe Xíng” in a newly envisioned production of David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori’s Soft Power at Signature Theatre and has been with the piece since the world premiere in Los Angeles at Center Theater Group and then The Public Theater here in NYC which received nominations for both the Pulitzer Prize for drama and Grammy Award in 2020. As a South Korean born adoptee, getting to be a part of this beautiful story means so much! Thank you to Michael Arden and the whole MHE fam for this incredible gift. This one is dedicated to his newly married husband Mateo. Thank you for encouraging me to never give up on my dreams! Follow me @danielmayofficial

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
James (Standby)

Gil (Standby)

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2021
Ensemble [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater New York Premiere, 2019
Performer

[Los Angeles]
World Premiere Los Angeles Production, 2018
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Amas Musical Theatre Production, 2014
Performer

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2003
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Ensemble

Harvard (Understudy) [Replacement]

[West End]
London Production, 1983
Performer


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News


MAYBE HAPPY ENDING to Welcome Understudies For Select Performances in February & March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING's understudies will perform at select performances this winter while the show’s leads Darren Criss and Helen J Shen are each out separately for a limited number of shows. Learn more.
Videos: Darren Criss Talks MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and GLEE Success on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2025

Darren Criss recently visited Live with Kelly and Mark to discuss his new Broadway musical Maybe Happy Ending. On the show, the Glee star shared his affinity for new and original material and stressed the importance of telling new stories like Maybe Happy Ending. Watch the interview!
Marcus Choi Shares Backstage Routines, Moments, and More From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Stephi Wild - Dec 26, 2024

Marcus Choi is currently appearing on Broadway in Maybe Happy Ending. He is taking us backstage at the Belasco Theatre to share some of his favorite backstage stories, moments, routines and more.
Videos: Darren Criss Talks MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, Performs Holiday Tunes
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 23, 2024

Darren Criss recently visited CBS Sunday Morning to discuss the new Broadway show, Maybe Happy Ending, and his road to Broadway, along with some performances of holiday tunes. Watch the videos now!
Video: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Share Insights on MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2024

On Monday, Darren Criss and Helen J Shen visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the new Broadway musical Maybe Happy Ending. Set in the future, the two stars play helper bots that find an unexpected connection with one another. Watch the interview!
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING To Release Cast Recording
by Team BWW - Dec 16, 2024

Great news to share for fans of Happy Ending, the new musical starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen. On social media, the show revealed this evening that a cast recording is in the works.
Darren Criss & Helen J Shen to Visit LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 13, 2024

On Monday, December 16, Broadway fans can tune into Late Night with Seth Meyers for an interview with Darren Criss and Helen J Shen. The duo will visit the late-night show to discuss the new Broadway musical Maybe Happy Ending.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Releases New Block of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024

Maybe Happy Ending has released a new block of tickets now on sale through Sunday, September 7, 2025. Learn more about how to get tickets for the new performances here!
Video: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024

Maybe Happy Ending, the new romantic musical comedy starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen officially opened on Broadway this November at the Belasco Theatre. Get a first look at footage here! 
Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Cast Celebrates Gala Performance
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 12, 2024

What happens when two, retired HelperBots fall in love? Broadway is about to find out with Maybe Happy Ending. Check out photos from inside the gala celebration here.
Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Cast Takes Bows at Gala Celebration
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 12, 2024

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING held its gala celebration at the Belasco Theatre, ahead of tonight's official opening. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their bows here!
Photos: Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham Visit MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham recently attended MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway and met the cast following the performance. Check out photos from backstage here!
Meet the Cast of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

Maybe Happy Ending, the new musical starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen is now in previews on Broadway and we're meeting the cast. Meet the cast of Maybe Happy Ending here!
Photos: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen in Rehearsal For MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2024

All new photos have been released from rehearsal for Maybe Happy Ending, the new musical starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen. Check out the photos here!
Photos: Darren Criss, Helen J Shen & the Cast of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Are Getting Ready for Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 16, 2024

Maybe Happy Ending is getting ready for Broadway! The company met the press earlier today and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special event. Check out photos here.
Review: SOFT POWER at Signature Theatre
by Pamela Roberts - Aug 16, 2024

Soft Power at Signature Theatre, is lush and polished, wacky and worrisome, absurdist and cautionary. It’s a tightrope of high political stakes and a zany montage of the US and China. As we head into high season of the 2024 election, the timing is perfect for staging the recently revised musical by David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori.
Photos: SOFT POWER at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024

Get a first look at photos of Soft Power at Signature Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Exclusive Video: First Look at SOFT POWER at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Aug 13, 2024

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at Soft Power at Singature Theatre, a musical fantasia with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Henry Hwang. Check out the cast in action!
Video: 'Democracy' from SOFT POWER At Signature Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2024

Go inside Signature Theatre's DC premiere of Soft Power with a performance of the song 'Democracy'. Watch the video!
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals & Learn About Signature Theatre's Revised SOFT POWER
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2024

Go inside rehearsals and learn more about Signature Theatre's DC premiere of Soft Power. Soft Power is a musical fantasia with music by Jeanine Tesori (Kimberly Akimbo, Fun Home) and book and lyrics by David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly, Yellow Face).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Daniel May been in?

Daniel May has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Daniel May been in?

Daniel May has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Daniel May's first West End show?

Daniel May's first West End show was Dancin' which opened in 1983

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