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- A Broadway run for the English version of 'Maybe Happy Ending' was announced for 2024, directed by Michael Arden and starring Darren Criss as Oliver.
- A film adaptation of the musical, titled 'My Favorite Love Story', premiered in 2023, expanding the story's reach beyond the theater.
- Director Kim Dong-yeon joined the production in Shanghai due to travel inconveniences caused by the pandemic.
- The Japanese premiere in 2017 adapted the stage design and direction to fit the local market, featuring idol-actors in major roles.
- The 'Maybe Happy Ending Concert' took place in 2017, involving both the Korean and American creative teams.
- In 2018, the musical was revived in Seoul with some cast members from the premiere and additional new actors.
- The English-language debut in Atlanta in 2020 was noted for its inclusive casting and received praise from The New York Times.
- A Japanese performance in 2020 introduced a new cast including actors Kenji Urai, Shoko Nakagawa, and Kana Hanazawa.
- The Chinese premiere in 2021 marked the fourth self-produced musical by SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.
- The musical 'Maybe Happy Ending' was developed with support from the Wooran Cultural Foundation in Seoul, and it premiered in December 2016, illustrating the growth of Korean musical theater.
- The 2021 Seoul revival marked the fourth season of the production and featured Jung Uk-jin reprising his role as Oliver.
- During the Seoul revival in 2021, the production was adapted for an online performance and livestreamed three times on Naver TV's 'C-Mu by CJ ENM MUSICAL' channel.
- At the 2nd Korean Musical Awards, Maybe Happy Ending swept all its nominations, winning in categories like Best Musical, Best Director, and Best Music, Lyrics and Book.
- Maybe Happy Ending is an original South Korean one-act musical that premiered in 2016 at Lifeway Hall in DCF Daemyung Cultural Factory in Seoul.
- Hue Park, the lyricist, was inspired to create the musical after hearing 'Everyday Robots' by Damon Albarn and drawing a parallel to human-like robots living lonely lives.
- The music for Maybe Happy Ending was composed by Will Aronson, with lyrics by Hue Park. Both Aronson and Park co-wrote the book for the musical.
- The Chinese tour of the production in 2021 included performances in cities such as Shanghai, Chengdu, Xiamen, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Wuxi, and Tianjin.
- A second Japanese tour in 2018 included performances in Yokohama and Osaka, featuring a mix of K-pop idols and actors.
- The Broadway production of 'Maybe Happy Ending' faced delays due to supply chain issues, pushing the opening date from October 17 to November 12, 2024.
- The 2020 Seoul revival introduced technical updates like a running set and increased video use, enhancing the stage dynamics.
- An encore performance in 2017 saw the return of key actors from the premiere, sustaining its box office success.
- Proceeds from the original soundtrack, produced by the Wooran Cultural Foundation, were donated to promote a virtuous cycle in the culture and art industry.
- The premiere performance achieved a significant success with a 92% average occupancy rate and tickets sold out for 60 out of 97 performances.
- The premiere's promotional posters were designed by Hue, who is also a freelance designer for a New York advertising agency.
- Makeup for the production was designed by Kim Min-kyung, and costumes were designed by Doyeon.
- Stage designer Nam Kyung-sik and lighting designer Lee Dong-jin worked together to create the visual elements of the production.
- The music director for the production was Joo Yeon-jo, and the sound engineer was Kwon Ji-hwi.
- Oliver discovers that his old friend James has passed away through receiving an LP record, highlighting the emotional connections between humans and robots.
- Claire and Oliver make promises to each other not to fall in love, which they eventually break, reflecting the deepening of their relationship.
- In the story, Oliver and Claire watch 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' together, leading to playful impersonations and bonding over the movie.
- The plot includes a unique element where robots, originally designed to assist humans, lead isolated existences akin to outdated technology forgotten in a drawer.
- Director Kim Dong-yeon won the Directing Award at the 6th Yegreen Musical Awards for his work on Maybe Happy Ending.
- The musical is centered around two life-like helper-bots, Oliver and Claire, set in the late 21st century Seoul, exploring themes of relationships, love, and the human condition.
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