Sayart.net - Seoul′s Acclaimed Musical “Maybe Happy Ending“ Heads to Broadway

Award-Winning Production Set to Debut at Belasco Theatre This Fall

Courtesy of CJ ENM

The musical "Maybe Happy Ending," which premiered at the DaeMyung Culture Factory in Seoul in 2016, is scheduled to make its Broadway debut this fall. The show, written by Hue Park and Will Aronson, garnered significant acclaim in Seoul, winning six Korean Musical Awards, including Best Musical.

Ahead of its Broadway debut, "Maybe Happy Ending" is set to commence its fifth run in Seoul next month at the Yes24 Stage in Jongno District.
 

▲ The Korean poster of the musical ″Maybe Happy Ending.″ The musical is set to make its Broadway debut in the fall / Courtesy of CJ ENM

The Broadway production of "Maybe Happy Ending" is slated to open on Oct. 17 at the Belasco Theatre, with previews beginning on Sept. 18. The cast features Darren Criss, known for his role in "Glee" and recipient of Emmy and Golden Globe awards, alongside Helen J. Shen, who will be making her Broadway debut. Tony Award-winner Michael Arden serves as the director, with Jeffrey Richards, Hunter Arnold, and Criss acting as producers.

The storyline of "Maybe Happy Ending" revolves around two abandoned robots, Oliver (portrayed by Criss) and Claire (played by Shen), embarking on a journey to find Oliver's human owner, James.

Reportedly, "Maybe Happy Ending" was originally written in both Korean and English. Park and Aronson, the creators of the musical, have been behind several successful new musicals in Korea, including the recent historical production "Il Tenore," which premiered last year.

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