Maybe Happy Ending
90 minutes, no intermission
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Belasco Theatre (Broadway)
111 West 44th St. New York, NYMaybe 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 is effortlessly charming in a visually dazzling romance between robots
8 / 10
Alas, charm goes a long way. Criss is often his most compelling when given a character with edge (his stint as the titular East German rocker in Hedwig and the Angry Inch or his Emmy-winning turn in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story) but here he is charming, spirited and wonderfully funny. Meanwhile, the show around him is grasping at many bubbling themes and carrying only a select few over the finish line. But Maybe Happy Ending dazzles with its love story and astounds with its visual accomplishments. There’s nothing robotic about this production: it wears its heart on its sleeve and on charm alone, succeeds.
‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Broadway Review: Definitely a Big Hit Starring Darren Criss
9 / 10
“Maybe Happy Ending” opens Tuesday at the Belasco Theatre, and it is downright peaceful, as well as charming and beautiful and poignant. The irony of over-amplification is that while one can be swept away by the sheer sound, if not bludgeoned, that loudness makes it often impossible to decipher lyrics. The lyrics by Hue Park and Will Aronson for “Maybe Happy Ending” are both simple and very smart, and adding to their allure is that they’re written for two characters that are not people.
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!
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!
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.
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.
by Survival Jobs - December 12, 2024
This video features actor and vocalist Dez Duron who made his Broadway debut in the original Broadway musical Maybe Happy Ending this fall. Duron shares why the show has been so well received by both critics and audiences, his collaboration with iconic director, Michael Arden and what he has learned from watching theatre veteran Darren Criss.
by Stephi Wild - December 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!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 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!
by Joey Mervis - November 13, 2024
Maybe Happy Ending officially opened to critical acclaim. Watch in this video as Darren Criss, Helen J Shen, and the rest of the company check in on opening night!
by Nicole Rosky - November 12, 2024
Though the company celebrated last night, Maybe Happy Ending officially opens on Broadway today, November 12. Check out what the critics are saying about the new musical here.
by Jennifer Broski - November 12, 2024
The best of Broadway came out to celebrate at the Belasco Theatre yesterday, where Maybe Happy Ending held its special gala performance. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the starry guest arrivals below.
by Jennifer Broski - November 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.
by Jennifer Broski - November 12, 2024
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING held its gala celebration last night, November 11, 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!
by Stephi Wild - November 11, 2024
Performances are now underway for MAYBE HAPPY ENDING at the Belasco Theatre. The production stars Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner Darren Criss, Helen J Shen and more. Check out all new photos here!
by Stephi Wild - November 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!
by Josh Sharpe - October 29, 2024
Darren Criss, currently starring in Maybe Happy Ending, visited The Today Show to discuss the show and why he is excited to star in the original musical.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 18, 2024
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING is now in performances at the Belasco Theatre. The production stars Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner Darren Criss, Helen J Shen and more. Get a first look at production photos here!
by Michael Major - October 16, 2024
Maybe Happy Ending starts previews on Broadway and we've got a first look video at Darren Criss, Helen J Shen, and more in the production! The new Broadway musical is playing at the Belasco Theatre, and also stars Dez Duron and Marcus Choi.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 16, 2024
Maybe Happy Ending is launching digital lottery and rush tickets which are now available to theatregoers. The production stars Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner Darren Criss and Helen J Shen. Learn how to purchase discounted tickets with both rush and digital lottery tickets.
by Robert Bannon - October 18, 2024
Welcome to another edition of The Roundtable on BroadwayWorld! This week, we’re excited to welcome the incredible Helen J Shen, currently starring in Maybe Happy Ending - now in previews at the Belasco Theatre!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 18, 2024
Welcome to another Edition of “The Roundtable” on Broadway World. This week we welcome Helen J. Shen to tell us all about “Maybe Happy Ending” now in Previews over at the Belasco!
by Stephi Wild - October 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!
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