Andrew Barth Feldman is heading back to Broadway — and this time, he’s bringing a love story both on and off stage. The Dear Evan Hansen alum will take over the lead role of Oliver in the Tony-winning musical Maybe Happy Ending beginning September 2, for a nine-week limited run through November 1. He steps in for Darren Criss, who originated the role and won a Tony for his performance. Criss’ final show will be August 31.
Adding to the excitement, Feldman will share the stage with his real-life girlfriend, Helen J Shen, who stars as Claire and originated the role on Broadway.
“I am so in love with this show and with Helen J Shen,” Feldman said in a statement. “I’ve been a plus one on this Broadway journey from the beginning, and this brilliant team and beautiful company have already become such a big part of my life. That they trust me with this role, and are giving me the ridiculous gift of sharing it with Helen, is an honor beyond words.”
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Maybe Happy Ending is a quirky and heartfelt musical about Oliver and Claire, two aging Helperbots living in South Korea, who discover the surprising possibility of connection — even at the end of their warranty. The show swept the 2025 Tony Awards with six wins, including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book, and Best Direction.
“The entire creative team is absolutely thrilled to welcome Andrew Barth Feldman to the cast… for this special limited engagement,” said writers Will Aronson and Hue Park and director Michael Arden. “Andrew is a remarkable talent — emotionally honest, musically gifted, and full of heart.”
They added, “We fell in love with Andrew’s take on the role of Oliver when he appeared as the reader in Helen J Shen’s initial audition tape… We’re so excited for what Andrew will bring to this next chapter.”
Maybe Happy Ending is now playing at the Belasco Theatre. A national tour kicks off in 2026.
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