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'Maybe Happy Ending' earns 10 Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical
Darren Criss as Oliver in "Maybe Happy Ending" on Broadway / Courtesy of Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
By Kim Se-jeong
The Korean hit musical “Maybe Happy Ending,” which debuted on Broadway last year, has been nominated in 10 categories at the 78th Tony Awards.
The musical received nominations for Best Musical, Best Book, Best Original Score, Best Costume Design, Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design, Best Sound Design and Best Orchestrations, according to the official website. Actor Darren Criss was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor, while director Michael Arden earned a nomination for Best Direction of a Musical.
The Tony Awards are held annually to recognize excellence in Broadway theater.
Darren Criss, left, as Oliver and Helen J. Shen as Claire in "Maybe Happy Ending" on Broadway / Courtesy of Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
Originally premiering as a one-act musical in Korea in 2016, “Maybe Happy Ending” tells the story of two Helperbots, Oliver and Claire, as they form a connection while exploring themes of companionship, mortality and meaning. For the Broadway production, creators Hue Park and Will Aronson collaborated on the music and lyrics.
The winners will be announced on June 8 during an award ceremony in New York City.
In Korea, the musical won Musical of the Year at the Korean Musical Awards in 2019.
It has also been nominated for several U.S. Drama League Awards, including Outstanding Direction, Distinguished Performance and Outstanding Production
To mark its 10th anniversary, "Maybe Happy Ending" will return to venues in Korea in October.