The main cast of the Broadway musical "Maybe Happy Ending" includes:
- Andrew Barth Feldman as Oliver (a HelperBot 3 robot). He joined the cast for a special 9-week run starting September 2, 2025, replacing Darren Criss.
- Helen J Shen as Claire, the other robot and love interest.
- Dez Duron
- Marcus Choi
- Steven Huynh
- Hannah Kevitt
- Daniel May
- Christopher James Tamayo
- Claire Kwon (standby)
The musical is directed by Tony Award winner Michael Arden and has won 6 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Andrew Barth Feldman is noted for his prior roles and is in a relationship with Helen J Shen. Darren Criss, who played Oliver earlier, is of Filipino descent and returned to the role after Feldman's run ends on November 1, 2025.
The cast is notable for strong Asian American representation, which became a topic of discussion when Feldman, a white actor, was cast to replace Criss in the role of Oliver. The creative team emphasized careful consideration in casting and the show's themes about connection and humanity. This summary covers the key cast members and context around the casting of "Maybe Happy Ending" on Broadway.
