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Darren Criss and Helen J Shen star in this Tony-winning romantic musical comedy.

4.8
Tickets starting at $85.44
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The Washington Post

"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

USA Today

"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

Time Out New York

"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

The New York Times

"Astonishing, joyful, heartbreaking, cutting-edge, and brilliantly executed. A ravishing addition to the catalog of Broadway nerdicals, directed with breathtaking bravura by Michael Arden."

The New York Times

Jesse Green

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4.8
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Contemporary live story
"The acting, singing, and visual effects were very good. However, it wasn’t a musical that wowed with show stopping dancing, elaborate sets, or memorable songs. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 28, 2025
Stunning sets and visual design, but slow pacing
"The leads in the show are on stage for pretty much the entire 100 minutes. That feat of endurance is a marvel for a Broadway performer. The sets and visual effects are stunning and my mind is still processing the technical components at work to make the story come to life. As a longtime theatre goer, I liked the show, but found the pacing slow. Definitely unique and worthy of attendance, but I do not feel the need to go again. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 31, 2025
An innovative show, with great performances
"Great singing and acting performances from Darren and Helen. Darren's jerky head positions and physical stance communicated his persona as a robot very clearly throughout the show. We enjoyed the show very much."
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Barbara T from Twickenham on May 6, 2025
Pleasant
"I liked it and thought it was very original. The music and lyrics sound like they were written by AI -- without flaw but soulless. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 3, 2025
Cute Story
"We enjoyed the story as it was fun and unexpected. After they returned from their trip it felt as if the story was ending. It dragged a bit after that until it was over. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 27, 2025
Disappointed
"I heard so many rave reviews about this show but I found it lacking. It was cute, the stage presentation and effects were very innovative but the show itself was just okay. I’ve left other shows saying WOW, this had no wow factor for me. It was cute, and good, but definitely did not knock my socks off. "
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Julie B from Milton on Oct 6, 2025
2 robots go into the real world
"The show was much too long and could gave easily ended 30 minutes earlier. Actors were excellent, plot was thin. I would not recommend. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Sep 19, 2025
A Wee Bit Sappy
"Started slow, got sappy but admit the ending was touching. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Sep 11, 2025
Sweet but not up to hype
"Lovely storytelling but rather uneventful musical,, mostly singular tone broken by occasional Sinatra like crooning "
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Rob G from South Yarra on Apr 9, 2025

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!

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