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Maybe Happy Ending

Run Time:
90 minutes, no intermission
Ages: 10+
Opened: November 12, 2024
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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 — Darren Criss, Helen J. Shen shine in a robotic romance
9 / 10

Director Michael Arden’s gorgeous staging makes the most of Dane Laffrey’s multilevel sets behind sliding panels and George Reeve’s floor-to-ceiling videos. As Oliver and Claire fall, it’s easy to do the same for the show. No maybe about it — Maybe Happy Ending has theatrical magic.

Review: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Is the Best New Musical on Broadway
10 / 10

There is no “maybe” about it when it comes to the brilliance and winning charm of Maybe Happy Ending (Belasco Theatre, booking to May 25, 2025). Visually, theatrically, and musically, Maybe Happy Ending, directed by Michael Arden with a nuanced delicacy and lightness of touch, is the most original and innovative show on New York’s main theatrical drag this autumn—and it dazzles with subtlety rather than bombast.

Listen: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Original Broadway Cast Recording Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 14, 2025


The Original Broadway Cast Recording for the new Broadway musical, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING is available now via Ghostlight Records on streaming and digital platforms worldwide with a physical release to follow. Listen here!

Exclusive: Listen to 'Never Fly Away' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING OBC Recording
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 13, 2025


BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to a debut track from the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Maybe Happy Ending: “Never Fly Away” featuring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen

Video: Darren Criss Talks Positive Response to MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Josh Sharpe - March 6, 2025


Broadway star Darren Criss recently joined Good Morning America for a conversation about the new hit musical, Maybe Happy Ending. On the show, he talked about some of the musical's themes and talked about the positive response it has received. Watch the interview now!

Listen: Hear Dez Duron Sing 'Jenny' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Cast Recording
by Michael Major - March 6, 2025


Get a first listen to Dez Durong singing 'Jenny' from the Maybe Happy Ending original Broadway cast recording. The Original Cast Broadway Recording of Maybe Happy Ending will feature the musical comedy’s score by Will Aronson and Hue Park.

Video: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Sing from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Stephi Wild - March 4, 2025


The cast of Maybe Happy Ending recently appeared on The Tonight Show! The cast, including Darren Criss, Helen J Shen, Dez Duron, and Marcus Choi, performed a medley of 'Why Love?' and 'When You're In Love.' Check out the video here!

Exclusive: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Stops by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
by A.A. Cristi - March 3, 2025


Discover exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and watch the captivating national TV debut of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on THE TONIGHT SHOW with Jimmy Fallon. See the cast perform live!

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Cast to Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - February 28, 2025


Tune into The Tonight Show next week to watch the cast of Maybe Happy Ending perform from the hit musical! Darren Criss, Helen J Shen, and other members of the company will mark their late-night performance debut with the appearance.

Listen: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Sets Cast Album Release Date; Hear the First Single
by Stephi Wild - February 21, 2025


Broadway's newest love story, Maybe Happy Ending, will release its original Broadway cast recording this spring. The show has released an all new song, 'The Rainy Day We Met', performed by Darren Criss and Helen J Shen. 

Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Understudy Hannah Kevitt Makes Her Debut
by Michael Major - February 19, 2025


Maybe Happy Ending understudy Hannah Kevitt made her debut as 'Claire' on February 18. Watch a video of Kevitt taking her first bow at the Belasco Theatre on Tuesday.

First Listen: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Stars Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Are 'Hitting the Road'
by A.A. Cristi - February 12, 2025


Broadway's newest love story, Maybe Happy Ending, will release its original Broadway cast recording this spring. The show dropped a first listen on social media today, featuring stars Darren Criss and Helen J Shen. Hear, 'Fireflies' now!

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Sets Understudy Performances for March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 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.

Photos: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Shine in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING New Production Shots
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 24, 2025


Discover New Production Shots of Darren Criss and Helen J Shen in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and Get All the Details on the Exclusive Fan Event with $64 Tickets!

Videos: Darren Criss Talks MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and GLEE Success on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - January 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!

Videos: Darren Criss Talks MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, Performs Holiday Tunes
by Josh Sharpe - December 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 - December 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 - December 15, 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 - December 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.

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