A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.
"A swoony, refreshingly original darling gem of a show with a big heart and a captivating sideways sensibility. It will fly you to the moon."
The Washington Post
Naveen Kumar
"One of the best musicals in years! Wildly inventive and profoundly moving, thanks to a remarkable pair of lead performances, a lush score and awe-inspiring direction by Tony Award winner Michael Arden."
USA Today
Patrick Ryan
"Utterly enchanting! The fact that this show is casting its firefly glow on Broadway at all feels like a gift."
Time Out New York
Adam Feldman
"Astonishing, joyful, heartbreaking, cutting-edge, and brilliantly executed. A ravishing addition to the catalog of Broadway nerdicals, directed with breathtaking bravura by Michael Arden."
"My wife and I absolutely loved Maybe Happy Ending. The storyline was unlike anything we've seen before—creative, heartfelt, and incredibly well written. It struck the perfect balance between humor, emotion, and hope, keeping us engaged from beginning to end. The performances were outstanding, and the music beautifully complemented the story. It's one of those shows that stays with you long after the curtain comes down. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a truly unique and unforgettable Broadway experience."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 29, 2026
Beautiful
"Amazing story, beautiful music and great cast. A must see!! Don’t miss it!"
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Ruby Q from Walnut Creek on Jun 27, 2026
Great Show!
"Set design was mesmerizing. Funny and poignant. Beautiful melodies and harmonies. Performers were fabulous. So happy to see an original instead of another restaging or remake of a movie. Highly recommend."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 25, 2026
Awesomeness
"I’m not really a Broadway fan, in fact my wife insisted we see a show. What a terrific surprise. I loved the story. Exceptionally timely. Brilliantly acted. The “crooner” has the voice of Sinatra! I highly recommend this show especially for those who are not generally “Broadway” fans."
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Roland H from Santa Rosa on Jun 25, 2026
Spirited performance for a concept not typically expected of broadway
"Creative staging, excellent dedicated actors, I had a hard time convincing other tourists that this show was wonderful, but once they saw it they were hooked!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 24, 2026
A beautiful story about life and relationships
"This musical play was outstanding for anyone who enjoys a show with purpose and a good story. The music was great and I would highly recommend it as a Broadway musical show. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 21, 2026
A Futuristic Love Story
"Maybe Happy Ending is a highly original musical. Two strangers, living next door to each other, realize they have nothing in common and perhaps, everything in common. The acting, singing, staging are sublime. The songs may not be memorable in some instances, but are lovely in their own right. The special effects are something to behold, and worth the price of admission.
My only criticism is that this show is 95 minutes without an intermission. People of a certain age (me!) need that break.
To summarize, this is a story of tenderness, kindness, technology, and ultimately a story of love."
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Barry S from LUTZ on Jun 16, 2026
Helper bots find love in the nick of time ❤️
"This was an extraordinary experience— beautiful music, delightful staging, and a story that turns our most compelling existential question on its head— Maybe Happy Ending is a dance with mortality and what makes us human. We laughed, sobbed, and danced like fireflies. I would see it again and again. "
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Debora B from Wayzata on Jun 15, 2026
The Cutest Show on Broadway
"I have been a fan of this show since it came to Broadway. This show will make you both laugh and cry as you follow Claire and Oliver through their adventures. For being a “shorter” show without an intermission you become so connected with the characters in such a short amount of time. I wish the show was longer just to simply have more time with the characters. I highly suggest anyone looking to see a show while in NYC to get tickets for this show and I would say it’s relatively safe for children. I think a lot of things may go over their heads that would make the show more enjoyable for adults but otherwise I think someone of any age would enjoy the show. Please support the amazing cast and crew of this show!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 12, 2026
The Best of the Best
"Amazing show. Captivating images, exceptional performances by the actors/actresses, amazing storyline, and just all around amazing show! Highly recommend. We went to the performance where they switched actresses for Claire about 40 minutes in but we were kindly surprised by Dez Duran who came out to perform several songs while the cast prepped for the switch! Exceptional! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 10, 2026
Full of Surprises!
"This was a wonderfully staged and engaging performance, right from (or before) the beginning. A great story, and very creative staging, made this entertaining to watch right until the end. With a few surprises thrown in as well!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 8, 2026
Poignant and sweet
"This show was such a nice surprise! I had heard it won the Tony and I was curious to see it after a friend of mine saw it and raved about it. It’s a show that really speaks to what it means to be human, to love, and to live told through two “helperbots”. There were moments where I laughed out loud and moments when I cried. It really was beautifully staged and acted. The two leads were wonderful, especially Zach Piser as Oliver. He was a standout for me! I highly recommend Maybe Happy Ending! 10/10 "
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Gabriel T from Westerly on Jun 4, 2026
Excellent
"Excellent singing. Wonderful story. Loved it!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 4, 2026
Best musical I ever seen!
"I've already watched this twice in the last two months. All the actors and actresses were fantastic! I loved the story, music, and stage production. You cannot miss this!"
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Eunsol C from Manchester on May 31, 2026
I Cried a Lot
"It really was a great romcom about robots, with great use of the set and technology to tell the story. I cried the whole way through..."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 30, 2026
Engaging from start to finish
"One of the best Broadway performances that I’ve seen. I absolutely loved every moment of it.. It was clever the acting and singing was perfection. Heartwarming story that was executed well and the staging in the way that they presented it was clever. Not to he missed! "
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Kimberly R from San Francisco on May 30, 2026
Great show
"I walked into the musical knowing absolutely nothing about it. Watching it alongside my high school graduate son, I caught a completely unexpected glimpse of him wiping away endless tears. This show speaks to everyone in its own unique way, leaving a beautiful, lingering echo in our hearts."
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Seungkyung K from Lutherville Timonium on May 29, 2026
Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!
"I loved the story, the special effects, the modern, cool, sets!
Honestly loved everything about this musical. I can honestly say it’s my new favorite of all times!"
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Kevin K from Little Rock on May 27, 2026
Closer than you think.
"Insightful, warm story about love and mankind. Imaginative staging. Superb performances and voices."
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Marc T from Stamford on May 25, 2026
Delightful from beginning to end!
""Maybe Happy Ending" is clever, quirky, and thoroughly delightful. The music is elegant in its seeming simplicity - accessible, yet rich and compelling, with unexpected turns in melody and lyrics. The casting was spot-on. The "Oliver" and "Claire" characters are wonderful with real chemistry and voices that blend perfectly. The scenes, staging, effects and transitions are breathtaking. Being presented with key elements of life and the human condition - love and loss, loyalty and betrayal, hope and disappointment, denial and acceptance, identity and purpose, attachment and letting go - via a humorous, poignant story about a pair of intelligent and endearingly naive robot pals, opens us to learning, along with Oliver and Claire, what is most important. "
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Roberta J from Portland on May 23, 2026
Fireflies fill the sky while love enlighten the shadows of relationships.
"It’s hard to believe four actors can bring anymore creative expression to some of life’s most challenging experiences. I, and seemingly everyone around me, took the journey right alongside Oliver and Claire into soul searching. Ironically, humans might be freed by robots to discuss their humanity and their relationships within the brokenness of life, while taking in life’s simple beauties like fireflies and sunny days. Time well spent!"
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Jeffrey D from Hilton Head Island on May 22, 2026
A futuristic rom com whose themes resonate and linger.
"As an avid theatre goer, I liked every aspect of this show: the quirky concept, the extra-smart visuals (with wonderfully effective special effects), the funny and poignant dialogue, the storytelling in the songs, the acting (I couldn't imagine Darren and Claire being improved upon). I have no improvements in mind, the show took me on a great ride, and dropped me off with my thoughts reeling...in a good way."
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Eric D from Pasadena on May 18, 2026
Very Good!
"Incredible show! Also unsurprisingly pretty sad.
My seat was all the way in the back of the highest balcony at the Belasco and I could see maybe 95% of the show. But for the price I paid, I was very happy with that. It did trigger my fear of heights a little."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 18, 2026
My favorite show of my NYC trip!
"I loved everything about MHE. The staging was so creative. The comedy was perfectly timed and delivered by Darren and Claire. The songs and lyrics were impactful - I've found myself listening to the soundtrack over and over again since returning home. The message of giving into the tides of love, especially with the reveal at the end... it's a human lesson that we can learn from two unconventional characters - two helper robots. When I learned that Claire Kwon would continue on as Claire for the national tour, I was ecstatic. I can't wait to see her perform again in San Francisco! "
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Kristine L from Fairfield on May 18, 2026
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About
Maybe Happy Ending
Winner of 6 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, Maybe Happy Ending tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter that sparks connection, adventure, and maybe even love. Helmed by Tony Award-winning director Michael Arden (Parade), Maybe Happy Ending has been hailed as "one of the most visually stunning shows to hit New York in ages" (USA Today) and “the best new musical on Broadway” (The Daily Beast). Don't miss the show that’s loaded with love, Maybe Happy Ending!
