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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Playbill - Maybe Happy Ending Musical's Darren Criss... - Facebook

Maybe Happy Ending Musical's Darren Criss stopped by CBS Sunday Morning where he traces his career back to a viral fan-made musical. PLAYBILL.COM.

Monday, December 23, 2024

Videos: Darren Criss Talks MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, Performs Holiday Tunes on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

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!

2024 in Review: The Movers and Moments of the Year

by JK

Every year, there are huge hits, big flops, news makers and fan favorites, scandals and groundbreaking ideas in the theater scene. And when we pause to review the year just ending, we always think of things tha…

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Maybe Happy Ending - Where The Finish May Be The Beginning

by Judd Hollander

Reviewed by Judd Hollander “The feeling of love lasts a maximum of 4 years, and then it’s just inertia and fear of being alone that keeps people together,” exclaims a character in the delightful new Broa…

Friday, December 20, 2024

Maybe Happy Ending highlights

by NewYorkTheater

A montage of scenes from the new Broadway musical "Maybe Happy Ending" starring Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen Click https://newyorktheater.me/2024/11/13/maybe-happy-ending-review/ for photos and review.

2024 in Review: Our Favorite Design Elements

by JK

2024 in Review: Our Favorite Design Elements (6 Categories + 2 Special Citations) We were fortunate enough to see 23 different productions in 2024: 20 Broadway, 2 off-Broadway, and 1 regional; these are the sh…

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

2024 in Review: Our Favorite Writing and Direction

by JK

2024 in Review: Our Favorite Writing & Direction (6 Categories) We were fortunate enough to see 23 different productions in 2024: 20 Broadway, 2 off-Broadway, and 1 regional; these are the shows we consid…

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Video: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Share Insights on MAYBE HAPPY ENDING

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 c…

Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending Is Getting a Cast Recording - Threads

playbill.com/artic… ... Photo by Eric Alper on December 16, 2024. May be an image of musical ... Photo by Eric Alper on December 16, 2024. May be a black- ...

The TV Shows, Movies and Music That Readers Loved in 2024

by Robin Kawakami

Critical favorites like “Anora,” “Cowboy Carter” and “The Bear” still left room for more recent arrivals like “Wicked” and Broadway’s “Maybe Happy Ending.”

Monday, December 16, 2024

Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ will receive cast recording

by Michael Abourizk

The album will be released in 2025.

Maybe Happy Ending to Release Broadway Cast Recording in Spring 2025

by Darryn King

Maybe Happy Ending, the romantic musical comedy starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen as robots in love, will release a cast album. The original Broadway cast recording will be released in spring 2025, with…

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen-Led Maybe Happy Ending to Record Cast Album

Sunday, December 15, 2024

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING To Release Cast Recording

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.

Top 10 Lists of Top 10 NYC Theater in 2024: Maybe Happy Ending, Oh Mary, Cats

by New York Theater

“Maybe Happy Ending”  is the most acclaimed show among theater critics whose lists of top 10 New York theater for 2024 are featured below; it is also the number one choice by far in a poll I took of almos…

Friday, December 13, 2024

Darren Criss & Helen J Shen to Visit LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Next Week

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 Ma…

Thursday, December 12, 2024

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING director Michael Arden chats about the musical on sale now through September ‘25!

by Broadway.com

Video: Dez Duron Unpacks Why MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Is So Loved By Audiences

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 an…

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Releases New Block of Tickets

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!

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Broadway Review: “Maybe Happy Ending” at the Belasco Theatre (Currently On)

by David Roberts

The charming new musical, “Maybe Happy Ending,” now playing at the Belasco Theatre, with music composed by Will Aronson and the book and lyrics penned by Mr. Aronson and Hue Park, will certainly make an aud…

All In Star Renée Elise Goldsberry, the Death Becomes Her Divas and More on The Broadway Show

by Broadway.com

This week, The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal gets acquainted with Broadway's newest arrivals and looks back at some old favorites. See what's on tap in the latest episode.  Catch up with Tony Award winner…

Hear From Renée Elise Goldsberry, Helen J Shen and More on The Broadway Show

by Broadway.com

The Broadway Show is the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program features Broadway’s biggest stars, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access both on and off the stage…

Monday, December 9, 2024

Review: Maybe Happy Ending (2nd Visit)

by JK

Review of the Saturday, December 7, 2024 matinee performance at the Belasco Theatre in New York City. Starring Darren Criss, Helen J. Shen, Marcus Choi, Dez Duron and HwaBoon. Music by Will Aronson. Lyrics by H…

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Going Solo in New York City

by JK

Don't miss our Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale! Click HERE. It ends today!! My most recent theater excursion to the Big Apple ended up being a solo trip at the last minute. While it wasn't the first time I've …

Monday, December 2, 2024

Looking Forward to Winter: December 2024 - February 2025

by JK

Don't miss our Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale! Click HERE. It ends today!! The leaves have fallen, and colder breezes are here. It has even snowed some places! I enjoy the winter months. As a theater-goer, t…

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Maybe Happy Ending

by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Helen J Shen and Darren Criss in a scene from the new musical “Maybe Happy Ending” at the Belasco Theatre (Photo credit: Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman) The new musical Maybe Happy Ending by first-time…

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

New musicals ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ and ‘Death Becomes Her’ see sizable growth while overall box office dips

by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Nov. 17, the 37 currently running productions grossed $35,104,796.

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Inches Closer To Title’s Promise; ‘Death Becomes Her’ Grabs Lively $1.1M – Broadway Box Office

by Greg Evans

Sunset Blvd. had its best box office numbers yet last week, while Maybe Happy Ending showed some welcome improvement and both Elf and A Wonderful World opened to houses with 90% of seats filled. The pre-holiday…

Broadway Box Office: ‘Sunset Blvd.’ Keeps Rising, As New Musicals Try to Build Momentum

by Caitlin Huston

New musical 'Maybe Happy Ending'; increased its grosses total by just over $160,000 compared to last week.

Darren Criss & Helen J Shen star in Broadway’s MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, enjoy a sneak peek!

by Broadway.com

First Look: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway

by TheaterMania

Watch footage from the new musical at the Belasco Theatre.

Watch Darren Criss and Helen J Shen in Clips From Maybe Happy Ending

Video: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway

Maybe Happy Ending, the new romantic musical comedy starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen officially opened on Broadway on November 12 at the Belasco Theatre. Get a first look at footage here! 

Monday, November 18, 2024

Maybe Happy Ending

by Elyse Trevers

When people need to recharge, they take a nap or have a cup of coffee or a piece of chocolate. When the charming Helper Bots in the different quirky new musical, “Maybe Happy Ending” need a recharge, they p…

Maybe Happy Ending

by Holli Harms

Maybe Happy Ending, the musical, now playing at the Belasco theatre, is a marvelously peculiar quirky universal fairy tale fueled with love and perseverance. Set in the near future Helperbot Yards just outside …

Darren Criss on Bringing Robot Love to Broadway With ‘Maybe Happy Ending’

by Harry Haun

The star of the new musical on learning to move like a robot and how he first caught the acting bug.

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Watercolor Art for BCEFA

by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Buying Guide: November 18, 2024- MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Arrives on Broadway

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 18, 2024.

Tammy Faye, Louis Armstrong, Maybe Happy Ending, Elf Open on Broadway. Theater Bursts onto Bluesky. Stageworthy News of the Week.

by New York Theater

The quartet of Broadway openings this past week were split between a feel-good nostalgia for two real-life Americans, and a mostly feel-good look at the future – anything but what for many theatergoers is the…

Sunday, November 17, 2024

This Week on Broadway for November 17, 2024: Maybe Happy Ending

by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino and Michael Portantiere talk about Maybe Happy Ending, King Lear @ The Shed, A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, La Bohème @ the Met Opera, Orson’s Shadow @ Theater f…

Chips with Charm:  “Maybe Happy Ending” Delights

by Ron Fassler

Theatre Review by Ron Fassler . . . If you haven’t heard by now, Maybe Happy Ending, a new meet-cute musical with two robots as its leading characters has just opened to excellent reviews on Broadway. It’s…

Review: Maybe Happy Ending at the Belasco Theatre

by Lorin Wertheimer

Lorin Wertheimer finds concept stronger than execution in this new Broadway musical, a love story between robots. The post Review: Maybe Happy Ending at the Belasco Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NY…

Friday, November 15, 2024

Darren Criss & Helen J Shen Talk Starring In Broadway's 'Maybe Happy Ending' - YouTube

... Life in the Theatre. Playbill•65K views · 16:04 · Go to channel. Rebecca Ferguson Completely Takes Over Seth's Interview (Extended). Late Night with ...

Videos You Missed This Week: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, WICKED, and More

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway still set to open in the coming weeks. Catch up on all the latest from the…

Inside Maybe Happy Ending’s Definitely Happy Opening, with Darren Criss, Helen J Shen and More

by Broadway.com

On November 11, the sci-fi adventure rom-com Maybe Happy Ending—the show that brought robots to Broadway—celebrated an electric opening night. Stars Darren Criss and Helen J Shen, director Michael Arden, sh…

Michael Arden and Dane Laffrey on Designing the Great, Big, Beautiful Tomorrow of Maybe Happy Ending

by Darryn King

Maybe Happy Ending, the sci-fi adventure road-trip rom-com about second chances in robot life and love, is now playing at the Belasco Theatre, with Darren Criss and Helen J Shen as two retired Helperbots in Sou…

Inside Maybe Happy Ending’s Definitely Happy Opening

by Broadway.com

On November 11, the sci-fi adventure rom-com Maybe Happy Ending—the show that brought robots to Broadway—celebrated an electric opening night. Stars Darren Criss and Helen J Shen, director Michael Arden, sh…

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Michael Arden and Dane Laffrey on Creating the World of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING

by Broadway.com

Managing Editor Beth Stevens catches up with MAYBE HAPPY ENDING director Michael Arden and set designer Dane Laffrey. Get tickets to MAYBE HAPPY ENDING: https://www.broadway.com/shows/maybe-happy-ending/

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Maybe Happy Ending Review

by New York Theater

In forty years, there will still be fireflies, and there will still be love. But fireflies will only still exist on Jeju Island near Seoul, Korea, and when Oliver and Claire (Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen) tra…

Hear From Christian Borle, Bill Irwin and More on The Broadway Show!

by Broadway.com

The Broadway Show is the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program features Broadway’s biggest stars, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access both on and off the stage…

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Celebrate a Joyful Opening of Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway

by Broadway.com

Maybe Happy Ending is now open on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre, and The Broadway Show was on site to celebrate the arrival of Will Aronson and Hue Park's wholly original musical, directed by Michael Arden …

Hairspray's OGs, Tammy Faye's Christian Borle, the Stars of Cult of Love and More on The Broadway Show

by Broadway.com

Broadway red carpets, brand-new stars, familiar faces and more fill up this week's episode of The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal. Read on to see what the latest episode has in store. Christian Borle stars a…

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Is The Most Original, Most Beautiful Musical In Eons

by Rex Reed

This Broadway show about robots in love has rapturous music and lyrics, innovative staging and a superb cast. In short, an extraordinary work of theatre artistry.

Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Celebrates Opening Night

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!

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024

by Matt Tamanini

Critics Rave for ‘Maybe Happy Ending,’ ‘Othello’ Completes Casting, JC Chasez to Host ‘& Juliet’ Sing-Along Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recappin…

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

The Broadway Review: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ is assuredly enchanting

by Brittani Samuel

Will Aronson and Hue Park’s adorable show, imported from South Korea, is a golden example of impactful, engaging, original musical theater.

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ review: Romantic robot musical is glorious on Broadway — really

by Johnny Oleksinski

The blissful, boundlessly creative gift of a musical from South Korea opened Monday night at the Belasco Theatre.

Broadway: “Glee” Star Darren Criss Opens in Charming Original Musical, “Maybe Happy Ending”

by Roger Friedman

Honestly, I did not think much would come of an original enw musical starring Darren Criss of “Glee” TV show fame. I was very wrong. “Maybe Happy Ending” is the most charming new show I’ve seen in age…

Maybe Happy Ending review: heart-grabbing robot Broadway musical

by Adrian Horton

Belasco Theatre, New York Darren Criss and Helen J Shen play advanced robots falling in love in an unusual and visually stunning show that could have afforded some better songs Like the glowing logos on its all…

Celebrate MAYBE HAPPY ENDING with Darren Criss, Helen J Shen and More

by Broadway.com

Join Darren Criss, Helen J Shen and the company of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING as they celebrate the new musical's gala performance. Get tickets to MAYBE HAPPY ENDING: https://www.broadway.com/shows/maybe-happy-ending…

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Review: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Are Robots in Love

by Jesse Green

A supersmart musical about making a connection arrives on Broadway in a joyful, heartbreaking, cutting-edge production.

Review: Maybe Happy Ending

by JK

Review of the Friday, November 8, 2024 preview performance at the Belasco Theatre in New York City. Starring Darren Criss, Helen J. Shen, Marcus Choi, Dez Duron and HwaBoon. Music by Will Aronson. Lyrics by Hue…

Review Roundup: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, Starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen.

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.

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Broadway Review: Darren Criss And Helen J Shen Delight As Lovestruck Androids Dreaming Of Electric Cheek

by Greg Evans

It takes a special type of theatrical talent, one loaded with heart and wit and insight, to imbue something that looks like an Apple MagSafe iPhone Charger with more romantic appeal than a decade’s worth of V…

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING: A Visionary Ode to Emotion — Review

Theatrely's review of Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen.

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Review: Broadway’s Deeply Moving Robot Musical, Starring Darren Criss, Teaches Us How to Be Human

by Gordon Cox

Are we human, or are we… robots? “Maybe Happy Ending,” a Korean musical now making its Broadway debut, asks this exact question — or in some ways, asks the inverse. It examines what it means to be human…

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Review: Robot Love

by Dan Rubins

Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen turn the slightest of touches into electric connection. The post ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Review: Robot Love appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Review: Maybe Happy Ending With Darren Criss and Helen J Shen, a Balm for Trying Times

Maybe Happy Ending: A Futuristic Love Story With Old-Fashioned Heart

by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★☆ This sweet but never saccharine robot romcom is the musical boost we all need The post Maybe Happy Ending: A Futuristic Love Story With Old-Fashioned Heart appeared first on New York Stage Revie…

Maybe Happy Ending: Beguiling Musical Charmer from Korea

by Michael Sommers

★★★★☆ Darren Criss and Helen J Shen star in a bittersweet new musical about bots in love The post Maybe Happy Ending: Beguiling Musical Charmer from Korea appeared first on New York Stage Review.

Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Cast Celebrates Gala Performance

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 Red Carpet Arrivals

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 photo…

Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Cast Takes Bows at Gala Celebration

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…

Monday, November 11, 2024

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING starring Darren Criss & Helen J Shen takes its Gala Night Broadway curtain call

by Broadway.com

Darren Criss chats adding the singular MAYBE HAPPY ENDING as a fourth credit in his Broadway resume

by Broadway.com

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING stars Darren Criss, Helen J Shen & Company on their Gala Broadway Red Carpet

by Broadway.com

Whales, Cajun food, furniture? Let MAYBE HAPPY ENDING’s Helperbots lend some expertise!

by Broadway.com

Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Starring Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen

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!

Friday, November 8, 2024

Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Asks: Can Robots Fall in Love?

by Sarah Bahr

“Maybe Happy Ending” had an initial Korean-language production in Seoul in 2016. Here are five things to know about the show.

A Kind of Love Story: How the Creators of the Sci-Fi Adventure Romcom Maybe Happy Ending Learned to Connect

by Darryn King

Partway through the new Broadway musical Maybe Happy Ending, the gloaming sky comes alight with the intermittent pinprick glow of a dozen or more fireflies and the musicians strike up a waltz. In between lightl…

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