Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending is giving its understudies some pre-announced dates to go on in the roles of Claire and Oliver, usually played by Helen J Shen and Darren Criss, respectively. 

Hannah Kevitt will be playing Claire February 18-23, and Steven Huynh and Christopher James Tamayo will be alternating as Oliver March 22-29. The company also recently welcomed Claire Kwon to its ranks, understudying the role of Claire.

The work, written by Hue Park and Will Aronson, opened its Broadway debut at the Belasco Theatre November 12, 2024, after beginning previews October 16. Michael Arden is directing. Read the reviews here. To hear some songs from the show, five tracks have been released on Soundcloud.

The cast also includes Marcus Choi as James and Junseo, Dez Duron as Gil Brentley, Arden Cho as Jiyeon, Young Mazino as Suhan, and Jim Kaplan as Young Junseo. The show's understudy company also includes Daniel May. Casting is by Telsey & Co's Craig Burns.

Get a copy of the Limited Edition Opening Night Maybe Happy Ending Playbill at The Playbill Store.

Set in South Korea, the musical follows a Helperbot 3 that has been deemed obsolete. When his Helperbot neighbor drops by to borrow a charger, a bond is formed, the beginning of a surprising and romantic adventure. The original work features music by Will Aronson and lyrics by Hue Park, and both have collaborated on the book. The musical was previously forced to postpone its Broadway start due to supply chain issues related to the show's scenic design, which uses specialty projection technology.

The show has also slightly revised its playing schedule March 17-30. A full schedule is available at MaybeHappyEnding.com.

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Photos: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen in Maybe Happy Ending

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