Overview

• Maybe Happy Ending claimed six of its ten Tony nominations on June 8, including Best Musical, Best Direction, Best Book, Best Original Score, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role and Best Scenic Design.
• Hue Park revealed that his breakup and the death of a close friend inspired the musical’s exploration of love, loss and modern isolation.
• After premiering in Seoul in 2016, the show opened at Manhattan’s Belasco Theatre in November 2024 and overcame a slow start through social media buzz and word-of-mouth.
• The production will return to Seoul from October 30 to January 25 to celebrate its 10th anniversary on stage.
• Park credits the show’s distinctly Korean elements and grassroots fan campaigns with preserving its original vision on Broadway, and he now aims to write emotionally resonant stories without becoming overwhelmed himself.