The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Maybe Happy Ending announced today the final performances for the two original Broadway leads: Tony, Emmy, Golden Globe Award-winner and 2026 Grammy Award-nominee Darren Criss and Theatre World Award-winner and 2026 Grammy Award-nominee Helen J Shen.
When does Helen J Shen leave Maybe Happy Ending?
Helen J Shen will depart the production first, playing her final performance as Claire on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The role of Claire will be played by current Standby Hannah Kevitt from Tuesday, February 17 through Thursday, April 2, followed next by current Standby Claire Kwon from Friday, April 3 through Sunday, May 17.
When does Darren Criss leave Maybe Happy Ending?
Darren Criss will play his final performance as Oliver on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Who will join Maybe Happy Ending once Darren Criss and Helen J Shen leave?
Current original cast members and 2026-Grammy Award-nominees Dez Duron and Marcus Choi continue to perform in the production at the Belasco Theatre.
A forthcoming casting announcement for the next Helperbots, Oliver and Claire, will be made at a later date.
