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#52

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway

The video is definitely a fail, weird and uncanny and awkward, but I actually liked the song. Maybe something that shows off Criss and Shen's voices more might have been smart, but the song they used had a pretty melody, insightful lyrics. It's got me interested to check out the rest of the show

#54

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway

HenryTDobson said: "Not a great video, not a great song. Genuinely asking - is Darren Criss still a draw for audiences at this point?"

I asked this question when he joined Little Shop and was chastised for questioning that about an Emmy-award winning actor, so I guess there’s at least one on here who’s still a fan. 

#57

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway

For those interested in hearing more of this score, albeit in Korean, a new six-track EP from the current Korean production of this show has been released. It can be heard in its entirety via this youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NlhZLoilJQ. This is in addition to the previous four-track 2020 Korean EP (https://open.spotify.com/album/21lofkeVzaxVSj9bxnHl3e?si=RCPmynjmSp2Ih1aGZ4WCmQ).

 

(Edit: the new 2024 EP is now also available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1SJ9zK6vleJ9kubEhpkvpz?si=caMVU2EuSK-xrPVIV24uiw)

Updated On: 6/12/24 at 04:55 AM

#58

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway

Oh my goodness, Park Jin-joo is in the current production? I LOVE her singing! 

Edit: I recognize Hong Ji-hee too! I didn't know she sang.


Jimmy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? It's almost 9 PM!

Updated On: 6/12/24 at 12:12 PM

#61

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway

That key art looks... very amateurish to me. The placement of the windowpane shadow and the charger's shadows don't super make sense. 


"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#63

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway

Alex Kulak2 said: "The video is definitely a fail, weird and uncanny and awkward, but I actually liked the song. Maybe something that shows off Criss and Shen'svoices more might have been smart, but the song they used had a pretty melody, insightful lyrics. It's got me interested to check out the rest of the show"



It felt like a more credible musical theater song than My Favorite Love Story. But then, I didn't have to listen to that tortured banter for this one. It at least feels earnest instead of painfully unfunny. While I want to see an Asian musical succeed, this show is less appealing than either KPOP or Here Lies Love.

#64

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway

Due to a supply chain issue, Broadway previews will now begin on October 16. Opening night is now November 12, with a red carpet company celebration set for the 11th.

Marcus Choi will round out the principal cast as James and others. 


"Gitchie gitchie Betsy Aidem / Squibby Squibby Squibby June."

Updated On: 7/18/24 at 03:07 PM

#66

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway

I thought this was transferring in from it's out of town in Atlanta, so I'm surprised there's still sets to be built. Maybe it's animation time that producers didn't account for for projections?


I'm just here so I don't get fined
#67

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway

GottaGetAGimmick420 said: "I thought this was transferring in from it's out of town in Atlanta, so I'm surprised there's still sets to be built. Maybe it's animation time that producers didn't account for for projections?"

Its out of town happened more than 4 years ago, in pre-Covid 2020. They might have saved some scenic elements from it or they might be rebuilding from scratch. A transfer is rarely the exact physical production that existed out of town.

Though keep in mind that the same producer pushed his Pacino GLENGARRY revival's opening night by a month after missing two previews due to Hurricane Sandy. but i don't imagine anyone will be using a teleprompter in this musical.

Updated On: 7/18/24 at 04:05 PM

#68

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway

The set was very high tech in Atlanta, not just a projection design. The Atlanta run had frequent technical difficulties so I’m not surprised they want to level it up for Broadway. The atlanta run was also more than 4 years ago so I imagine they need to replace/rebuild a number of set items

#75

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway

What has kept him from doing more musical work?

I read that he did some play a few years back, but considering he seems to have a nice enough voice, and he's certainly a pretty boy, it's interesting he remains largely a TV celebrity who has mainly come in, third or fourth string, to take over a musical that has already been going for some time. 

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