Cue the fireflies.
After netting ten Tony nominations, “Maybe Happy Ending” walked away from this year’s awards ceremony with six trophies including Best Musical and Best Leading Actor in a Musical for Darren Criss.
The popular, original show, which is currently running at the Belasco Theatre for the foreseeable future tells the tale of two lonely, discarded “HelperBots” — played by Criss and Helen J. Shen — forming an unlikely bond in 2060s Seoul.
“Instead of predictable bombast, the tender musical’s many heartbreaking and uplifting moments sneak up on us and provide an increasingly rare sensation for a genre that has become formulaic and derivative: surprise,” the New York Post’s Johnny Oleksinksi wrote in a glowing four-star review of the production.
“I’ve criticized Broadway many times over the years for being too robotic,” Oleksinski continued. “This time, however, it’s high praise.”
If you haven’t seen the magical musical live yet, tickets are available for all upcoming “MHE” shows at the Belasco Theatre.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find to see the six-time Tony winner live was $107 including fees on Vivid Seats.
In the event that show doesn’t work for you, we dug around and uncovered some of the other cheapest options also on the market these next few months as well.
Want to dive in?
For a closer look, our team has everything you need to know and more about how to see “Maybe Happy Ending” on Broadway below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
After a bit of digging, here are the ten shows in chronological order — including their dates and show times — with the cheapest tickets available as of now.
| Cheapest “Maybe Happy Ending” show dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, July 19 2 p.m. | $119 (fees included) |
| Tuesday, Aug. 5 7 p.m. | $138 (fees included) |
| Wednesday, Aug. 20 2 p.m. | $141 (fees included) |
| Wednesday, Aug. 20 7 p.m. | $141 (fees included) |
| Wednesday, Aug. 27 2 p.m. | $138 (fees included) |
| Wednesday, Aug. 27 7 p.m. | $138 (fees included) |
| Wednesday, Sept. 3 2 p.m. | $107 (fees included) |
| Wednesday, Sept. 3 7 p.m. | $108 (fees included) |
| Thursday, Sept. 4 7 p.m. | $108 (fees included) |
None of these shows work for you? Check out “Maybe Happy Ending’s” complete Broadway calendar.
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
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The quirky musical is far from sprawling; rather than employ dozens of actors, “Maybe Happy Ending” is made up of a tight four-person ensemble. Here’s a little bit about each actor to make sure you’re familiar with them before seeing the show in person.
Darren Criss (Oliver) has been around the block. The Tony Award-winning actor and musician broke out playing Blaine Anderson in “Glee” but you may also recognize him from his Emmy-winning turn in “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.” Broadway credits include “American Buffalo” and “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.”
Helen J. Shen (Claire) is making their Broadway debut with “Maybe Happy Ending.” The Michigan grad is no theater rookie, though. Shen starred in “The Lonely Few” (Entertainment Weekly said they were “a force to be reckoned with”) and appeared in Michael R. Jackson’s musical “Teeth.”
Dez Duron (Gil Brentley and others) grew up singing in the church. After his sophomore year in college, he left school to try out for “The Voice” and made it to the Top Eight. Acting-wise, he originated the role of “Maybe Happy Ending’s” Gil Brentley at the Alliance Theatre and starred in the world premiere of “Music City.”
Marcus Choi (James and others) recently played George Washington in “Hamilton” on tour. He’s also appeared in “Wicked,” “Flower Drum Song” and “Allegiance” on Broadway. If you think you’ve seen him on TV, it’s possible you caught Choi in “Luke Cage,” “The OA,” “FBI,” “Chicago PD” or “Homeland.”
Once the credits rolled on this year’s Tony’s telecast, one thing was clear: “Maybe Happy Ending” cleaned up (and went home with more trophies than any other show).
To make sure you’re aware of all the hardware they received, here’s a look at all six Tony’s the decorated musical won this year:
Best New Musical
Best Leading Actor in a Musical: Darren Criss
Best Direction of a Musical: Michael Arden
Best Book of a Musical
Best Scenic Design of a Musical: Dane Laffrey and George Reeve
Best Original Score: Will Aronson and Hue Park
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This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change