Helen J Shen Says Goodbye to Maybe Happy Ending February 15

The Tony-winning Best Musical continues its run at the Belasco.

February 15, 2026 By Logan Culwell-Block

Helen J Shen in *Maybe Happy Ending* (Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)

Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending says goodbye to one of its original fireflies, Helen J Shen, who takes her final bow as Claire in the Tony-winning Best Musical February 15 at the Belasco Theatre.

Shen will be succeeded by standby Hannah Kevitt February 17–April 2, followed by fellow standby Claire Kwon April 3–May 17. Further casting is to be announced. Darren Criss, Shen's Tony-winning co-star, is due to take his final bow May 17.

The musical opened at the Belasco November 12, 2024. The work, featuring a Tony-winning book and score by Hue Park and Will Aronson, was the most Tony-winning show of last season. The show was also one of three productions to be the most nominated of the season, with nods in 10 categories. See the full list of 2025 Tony winners here.

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Tony winner Criss and Shen star as, respectively, Oliver and Claire, South Korea-based Helperbots that have been deemed obsolete. The pair form an unlikely bond, setting off a surprising and romantic adventure. The cast also features Dez Duron and Marcus Choi, along with understudies Steven Huynh, Hannah Kevitt, Daniel May, Claire Kwon, and Christopher James Tamayo. Casting is by Telsey & Co's Craig Burns.

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Two-time Tony winner Michael Arden directs, leading a creative team that also includes includes scenic and additional video designer Dane Laffrey, costume designer Clint Ramos, lighting designer Ben Stanton, sound designer Peter Hylenski, video designer George Reeve, music supervisor Deborah Abramson, and music director John Yun.

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