Zachary Noah Piser, Hannah Kevitt to star in 'Maybe Happy Ending' on Broadway
Piser will succeed Tony Award-winning original cast member Darren Criss, and Kevitt, a current standby for the role of Claire, will now perform it full-time.
Summary
- Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt will star in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway from May 19
- Darren Criss and Claire Kwon depart the show May 17
- Piser is known for starring in Dear Evan Hansen and more on Broadway
- Kevitt is an original Maybe Happy Ending cast member as a standby
There are new HelperBots in town! Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt will star in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre beginning May 19.
Piser (Dear Evan Hansen, Redwood on Broadway) newly joins the cast in the role of Oliver. Kevitt, also an original cast member as the standby for the role of Claire, will now play Claire full-time. She previously played the role for an extended period earlier this year following the departure of original star Helen J. Shen.
Piser and Kevitt replace Tony Award-winning original cast member Darren Criss and Claire Kwon, who depart the show May 17. Current cast members Dez Duron (as Gil Brentley) and Marcus Choi (as James and others) will continue with the show.
Additionally, Cathy Ang joins the cast as a vacation cover, and Savy Jackson joins as the standby for Claire. Jackson is scheduled to perform as Claire from August 4-22, 2026.
Maybe Happy Ending follows two humanoid robots who discover adventure and love with each other after the world has deemed them obsolete. The show, written by Will Aronson and Hue Park and directed by Michael Arden, won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Musical.
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Photo credit: Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt. (Photos courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Maybe Happy Ending about?
See Darren Criss in the Tony Award-winning musical Maybe Happy Ending, a comedy about robots falling unexpectedly in love as they near the end of their designated lifespan.
How do you book tickets for Maybe Happy Ending?
Book tickets for Maybe Happy Ending on New York Theatre Guide.
What's the age requirement for Maybe Happy Ending?
The recommended age for Maybe Happy Ending is Ages 8+. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted..
How long is Maybe Happy Ending?
The running time of Maybe Happy Ending is 1hr 40min. No intermission.
What are the songs in Maybe Happy Ending?
The score is largely sung by just two characters and blends genres, including jazz, contemporary musical theatre, and more. Audiences can expect love duets and sweeping solos.
Who wrote Maybe Happy ending?
This new musical has music composed by Will Aronson, lyrics written by Hue Park, and a book written by both Aronson and Park.
Who directs Maybe Happy Ending?
Tony Award winner Michael Arden, a leading force in Broadway musicals, stages this new production.
Is Maybe Happy Ending good?
Beloved internationally, the mjusical now comes to Broadway where it earned a Critic's Pick in The New York Times and Variety called it "moving...it teaches us to be human."
Is Maybe Happy Ending appropriate for kids?
Yes, the show is recommended for ages eight and up (and audiences must be above age four to enter Broadway shows).
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