Maybe Happy Ending
Baltimore

Baltimore Performance Schedule

Maybe Happy Ending plays 8 performances during its historic tour launch week in Baltimore:

• Sunday, September 13: 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
• Tuesday, September 15: 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, September 16: 7:30 PM
• Thursday, September 17: 7:30 PM
• Friday, September 18: 8:00 PM
• Saturday, September 19: 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM

Tony Award Wins

At the 78th Tony Awards, Maybe Happy Ending won six awards from ten nominations:

• Best Musical
• Best Book of a Musical — Will Aronson and Hue Park
• Best Original Score — Music by Will Aronson, Lyrics by Hue Park
• Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical — Darren Criss
• Best Direction of a Musical — Michael Arden
• Best Scenic Design of a Musical — Dane Laffrey

The Creative Team

Maybe Happy Ending features book and music by Will Aronson and book and lyrics by Hue Park. The musical is directed by Tony Award winner Michael Arden (Parade, Once on This Island). The creative team includes scenic and additional video design by Dane Laffrey, costume design by Tony winner Clint Ramos, lighting design by Ben Stanton, sound design by Tony winner Peter Hylenski, and video design by George Reeve.

From Seoul to Broadway to Baltimore

Maybe Happy Ending premiered in Seoul, South Korea in 2016, where it won six Korean Musical Awards including Best Musical. The show was inspired when lyricist Hue Park heard Damon Albarn's song "Everyday Robots" in a Brooklyn coffee shop, with the line "We are everyday robots in the process of getting home" sparking the concept of robots with human-like emotions living lonely, abandoned lives.

After its English-language debut at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta (where it won the Richard Rodgers Production Award), the musical arrived on Broadway in 2024 starring Emmy and Golden Globe winner Darren Criss (Glee, The Assassination of Gianni Versace) and Helen J. Shen, with Dez Duron and Marcus Choi.

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Getting to the Hippodrome

The Hippodrome Theatre is located in downtown Baltimore's Bromo Arts District:

• Address: 12 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
• Parking: Multiple garages nearby including the Hippodrome Garage
• Public Transit: Accessible via Baltimore Light Rail (Lexington Market station) and bus routes
• From I-95: Exit at I-395 North, follow signs to downtown Baltimore

Connect With Maybe Happy Ending

• Official Website: maybehappyending.com
• Baltimore Engagement: baltimore.broadway.com
• Instagram: @maybehappyendingbway

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maybe Happy Ending about?

Maybe Happy Ending is a romantic musical comedy about two obsolete HelperBot robots in futuristic Seoul, South Korea. Oliver, a quiet robot who loves jazz and his houseplant, meets Claire when she knocks on his door to borrow a charger. What starts as an awkward encounter leads to a unique friendship, a surprising adventure, and maybe even love. The musical explores themes of connection, identity, and what it means to be human through the lens of two machines approaching the end of their operational lives.

When is Maybe Happy Ending playing in Baltimore?

Maybe Happy Ending plays at the Hippodrome Theatre from September 13-19, 2026. This is the national tour launch engagement, making Baltimore the first city in America to host the touring production. There are 8 performances: Sunday September 13 at 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM, Tuesday-Thursday at 7:30 PM, Friday at 8:00 PM, and Saturday September 19 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

Why is the tour launching in Baltimore?

Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre has become a premier destination for launching national Broadway tours, partly due to Maryland's Theatrical Production Tax Credit program. France-Merrick Performing Arts Center President Ron Legler said Baltimore was chosen because "the spirit of innovation and storytelling runs deep" in the city. Maybe Happy Ending is the seventh touring production in three years to launch from the Hippodrome.

How many Tony Awards did Maybe Happy Ending win?

Maybe Happy Ending won 6 Tony Awards at the 78th annual ceremony, tying for the most wins of the season. The wins include Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, Best Leading Actor in a Musical (Darren Criss), Best Direction of a Musical (Michael Arden), and Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Dane Laffrey). The show received 10 nominations total.

How long is Maybe Happy Ending?

Maybe Happy Ending runs approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes (100 minutes) with no intermission. The continuous format allows the intimate story to unfold without breaks, creating an immersive theatrical experience from start to finish.

Is Maybe Happy Ending appropriate for children?

Maybe Happy Ending is recommended for ages 8 and up. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre. The show contains themes of loneliness, mortality (in the context of robots reaching end-of-life), and romance that may be more meaningful to older children and adults.

Who created Maybe Happy Ending?

Maybe Happy Ending features book and music by Will Aronson and book and lyrics by Hue Park. The show originally premiered in Seoul, South Korea in 2016 before its English-language adaptation. The Broadway and touring productions are directed by Tony Award winner Michael Arden, known for his acclaimed productions of Parade and Once on This Island.

Who starred in the Broadway production?

The original Broadway cast featured Emmy and Golden Globe winner Darren Criss as Oliver and Helen J. Shen as Claire. Criss won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance. The cast also included Dez Duron as Gil Brentley and Marcus Choi as James. Tour casting will be announced separately.

Is Maybe Happy Ending performed in English?

Yes, the touring production is performed entirely in English. While the musical is set in Seoul, South Korea and originally premiered there in Korean, the Broadway production and national tour are English-language adaptations of the show.

What is a HelperBot?

In the world of Maybe Happy Ending, HelperBots are humanoid robots designed to assist and provide companionship. Oliver and Claire are both HelperBot 3 models—older units that have been retired and are now considered obsolete. They live in a retirement community for aging robots, approaching the end of their operational warranties.

What awards did Maybe Happy Ending win besides the Tonys?

In addition to its 6 Tony Awards, Maybe Happy Ending won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical, 6 Drama Desk Awards (including Outstanding Musical), 3 Outer Critics Circle Awards (including Outstanding Musical), and 2 Drama League Awards (including Outstanding Musical). In Korea, it won 6 Korean Musical Awards including Best Musical.

Where is the Hippodrome Theatre located?

The Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center is located at 12 North Eutaw Street in downtown Baltimore, MD 21201. The theatre is in the Bromo Arts District, accessible via public transit and with multiple parking garages nearby.

Will the original Broadway cast be in the touring production?

Tour casting has not yet been announced. While the Broadway production featured Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen, national tours typically feature new casts. The creative team, including director Michael Arden, will reprise their roles for the touring production to maintain the acclaimed staging and design.

What makes Maybe Happy Ending's staging unique?

Critics have praised Maybe Happy Ending as "one of the most visually stunning shows to hit New York in ages." The production features innovative video design that creates the futuristic Seoul setting, intimate scenic design that transforms Oliver's small apartment, and groundbreaking theatrical technology that brings the robot characters to life while maintaining their humanity.

Where can I buy Maybe Happy Ending Baltimore tickets?

Tickets for Maybe Happy Ending in Baltimore are available through the Hippodrome Theatre box office, Broadway Across America, and verified resale marketplaces like BigStub. As the tour launch city, demand is expected to be exceptionally high, so purchasing early through trusted sources is recommended.