Maybe Happy Ending
Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, *Maybe Happy Ending* is an original musical about a chance encounter that leads to connection, adventure, and the possibility of love. The story explores what it means to be human, even for those who are not. The production is directed by Tony Award winner Michael Arden, whose work includes *Parade*.
The musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Will Aronson and Hue Park. It has been acclaimed as an inventive, joyful, moving, and deeply human theatrical experience.
When: October 6–11, 2026
Showtimes: Specific performance times are provided through the date-selection schedule. Additional performances may be available.
Run time: 1 hour and 40 minutes, with no intermission.
Ages: Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Tickets: Price not available
Group tickets: Group sales are available by inquiry. The venue’s inquiry form accommodates school, college, corporate, government, religious, family, senior, tour, and youth groups, as well as accessibility requests and seating preferences.
Season tickets: The production is available as part of a season package.
Accessible performances: Captioned performances are scheduled from October 7 through October 11, 2026. An audio-described performance is scheduled for October 11, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Cast: Steven Huynh as Oliver; Claire Kwon as Claire; James Seol as James, Junseo, and other roles; Francisco Javier González as Gil Brentley; and HwaBoon as HwaBoon. Standby performers include Bryan Chan for Oliver and James; Mia Nicole Nelson for Claire and Gil Brentley; Kennedy Kanagawa for James, Junseo, other roles, and Oliver; and Erica Durham for Gil Brentley and Claire.
Creative team: Will Aronson and Hue Park wrote the book, music, and lyrics. Michael Arden directs.
Venue: National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004.
Planning your visit: The National is located near restaurants, parking, and major Washington, D.C., landmarks. Participating nearby restaurants offer special pre-theatre menus for Broadway audiences.