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In July 2012, Park wrote lyrics for the Bungee Jump (music by Will Aronson). For the second production of Bungee Jump in 2013, Park collaborated with Aronson on adapting the script.


He also adapted, translated, and wrote Korean lyrics for the musical Carmen, which opened at LG Art Center in December 2013. Park received the Best Music/Lyrics Award at Korea's 2013 Musical Awards for Bungee Jump. The musical was also named one of "the 2 Best Original Musicals of 2012" by The Musical magazine and was selected for re-production by the Korean Musical Association's original musical support program.

He went on to write the script and lyrics for The Schwarz Show: Christmas Radio within the omnibus musical I Hate Christmas in Project Box SEEYA.

In 2016, he translated and wrote Korean lyrics for The Bodyguard Musical, which also opened at LG Art Center.

In September 2015, Park and Aronson presented a try-out production of their new musical, Maybe Happy Ending, at Wooran Foundation. The musical had its official premiere in December 2016, produced by DaeMyoung Culture Factory. The show achieved remarkable success, winning six Korean Musical Awards, including accolades for Best Music, Lyrics, and Book. Additionally, the English-language version of Maybe Happy Ending received the 2017 Richard Rodgers Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Following its initial run, a new Korean production of the musical opened in 2018. In 2020, Maybe Happy Ending had its American premiere at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta before moving to Broadway. The production won Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Score.

The musical Il Tenore is co-produced, composed, and arranged by Park and Will Aronson. It is inspired by the life of Lee In-seon, a doctor and tenor who holds a significant place in Korean opera history.

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Awards and Nominations


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Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Hue Park, Maybe Happy Ending


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Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lyrics

Hue Park, Maybe Happy Ending


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Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Music

Hue Park, Maybe Happy Ending


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Hue Park, Maybe Happy Ending


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Hue Park, Maybe Happy Ending

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Book of a Musical

Hue Park, Maybe Happy Ending


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Tony Awards - 2025 - BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (Music and/or Lyrics)

Hue Park, Maybe Happy Ending

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News


Video: Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt Take First Bows in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026

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!
Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt to Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Beginning Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2026

Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt will play the roles of “Oliver” and “Claire” in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway. They join the current original cast members Dez Duron and Marcus Choi. 
Video: Inside Darren Criss' Final Performance in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Michael Major - May 18, 2026

Darren Criss played his final performance in Maybe Happy Ending on Sunday, May 17. The performance concluded with the production's 'passing of the charger,' before an emotional stage door visit from Criss. Watch the videos!
Video: Watch 'Never Fly Away' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING From Backstage
by Michael Major - Apr 21, 2026

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.
Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; Tour Cast Announced
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

Zachary Noah Piser (KPOP, Dear Evan Hansen) and Hannah Kevitt (Maybe Happy Ending, Back to the Future) will play the roles of “Oliver” and “Claire” in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway respectively, beginning on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING's Hannah Kevitt 'Passes the Charger' to Claire Kwon
by Michael Major - Apr 3, 2026

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!
Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Stars of Broadway & Korea Duet on 'The Way That It Has To Be'
by Michael Major - Apr 2, 2026

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.
ESPECIAL: El fenómeno GOLDEN y la revolución musical que une los Oscar y Broadway
by Adela González Pérez - Mar 16, 2026

De la era dorada de Disney a los recientes Tony: analizamos por qué el arrollador éxito musical de GOLDEN apunta a ser el nuevo fenómeno de Broadway
Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Cast Perform NPR Tiny Desk Concert
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

The cast of Maybe Happy Ending recently performed as part of NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series! Darren Criss, Helen J. Shen, Dez Duron, and Marcus Choi performed selections from the show, backed by a ten-person orchestra. Watch the video here!
Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre Reveals 2026/27 Season - A CHORUS LINE and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026

The 5th Avenue Theatre Company has revealed its 2026/27 season, featuring a collection of five shows, two self-produced, two national tours, and one still to be announced that will combine for a captivating year of theater.
Photos: Hannah Kevitt and Darren Criss in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; New Block of Tickets Released
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026

All new photos have been released from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, featuring the show's new star, Hannah Kevitt as 'Claire', alongside Darren Criss as 'Oliver.' Plus, a new block of tickets is now on sale through Sunday, November 22, 2026.   
Video: Helen J. Shen Takes Final Bows in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026

Helen J Shen has officially departed Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway, playing her final performance as “Claire” on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Check out video of her final curtain call and touching speeches here!
How Michael Arden Is Redefining Broadway
by Charles Kirsch - Feb 10, 2026

As the recipient of two Tony Awards for Best Director of a Musical in the past three years, there’s no question that Michael Arden is at the top of his game. Between thrilling and inventive revivals of Parade and Once On This Island, and exciting new work like Maybe Happy Ending and the upcoming The Lost Boys, Arden has shown a remarkable ability to create theatrical magic. 
Industry Pro Newsletter: Equity vs. Spotlight, Washington Post Layoffs, and Broadway Bares News
by Alex Freeman - Feb 9, 2026

This week’s newsletter brings together stories of accountability, advocacy, and adaptation across the theatre world. We cover artists and organizations responding to public scrutiny, including Lauren Gunderson’s statement following her appearance in the Epstein files and the Washington Post’s elimination of its chief theater critic role. Elsewhere, new initiatives and events push forward, from Broadway Bares gearing up for its next benefit and Katharine Quinn launching a Broadway-focused marketing agency to Broadway showtunes finding new life on the ice. The issue also examines ongoing debates over access, transparency, and infrastructure, from Equity’s dispute with Spotlight in the UK to closed-door discussions about Portland’s Keller Auditorium.
Industry Pro Newsletter: More Staff Shake Ups at the Kennedy Center, New York’s Awards Season Takes Shape
by Alex Freeman - Feb 2, 2026

We open this week with Colleen Dilenschneider’s look at the rise of localism and what it means for cultural organizations navigating tighter schedules and higher barriers to participation. On the awards front, key dates are set for the Tonys, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle, alongside a call for nominations for BroadwayWorld’s Stage Recording Awards. Elsewhere, we cover shifts in Broadway opening-night traditions, major benefit events, regional programming pauses, leadership changes, and a significant format change for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in the West End.
Video: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Perform MAYBE HAPPY ENDING at 2026 GRAMMYS Ceremony
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2026

Maybe Happy Ending stars Darren Criss and Helen J Shen took the stage on Sunday during the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony to perform the title song from the hit musical. Check out their performance now.
Listen to the 2026 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2026

Before the 2026 winner is announced on Sunday, February 1, take a listen to all five of the 2026 Grammy-nominated albums, including Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Gypsy, Just in Time, and Maybe Happy Ending. 
Industry Pro Newsletter: Performers Push Back on ‘The Show Must Go On’, Williamstown Will Produce in 2027
by Alex Freeman - Jan 26, 2026

Inside, you’ll find practical guidance for performers, timely conversations about safety, labor, and financial realities on Broadway, and a celebration of the often-unsung artists who keep shows running. We also look beyond New York to regional theaters rethinking their futures, another Kennedy Center cancellation, and an international announcement bringing a popular screen property to the London stage.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 21, 2026- Go Inside the NEXT ON STAGE Finale and More
by - Jan 21, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Leaders, New Visions: Park Avenue Armory, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and Beyond
by Alex Freeman - Jan 20, 2026

This week’s newsletter brings together stories of concrete action and forward momentum in theatre and dance. Highlights include Michael Sheen’s launch of a new national theatre for Wales and his starring role in its first production, New York State’s plan to preserve performing arts spaces, and major leadership appointments at Park Avenue Armory and The Public Theater. We also cover recognition for musical theatre creators Will Aronson and Hue Park, the launch of BroadwayWorld’s 2025 Stage Recording Awards, and the Next On Stage Season 6 finale. Rounding out the issue is a look at Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s relaunch and search for new leadership, underscoring themes of rebuilding, investment, and artistic ambition.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Hue Park written?

Hue Park has written 1 shows including Maybe Happy Ending (Lyrics).

What awards has Hue Park 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 Book of a Musical (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 and BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (Music and/or Lyrics) (Tony Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending.

What awards has Hue Park won?

Hue Park has won the following awards: - 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 Book of a Musical (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 Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) (Tony Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending.

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