The original Broadway cast recording of Maybe Happy Ending, featuring the incredible talents of Emmy Award and Golden Globe-winning actor Darren Criss alongside the talented Helen J Shen, has achieved remarkable success by debuting at the impressive No. 5 spot on Billboard’s prestigious Cast Albums chart for the week of March 29. This remarkable achievement speaks volumes about the musical’s impact and popularity among audiences, showcasing its engaging storyline and captivating performances.

The highly anticipated musical Maybe Happy Ending was officially released on March 14 across various streaming platforms and is available for purchase as a digital download album. Fans can look forward to the physical CD release scheduled for May 16, followed by a vinyl edition set to hit the shelves on June 13. The creative minds behind this show include Will Aronson and Hue Park, who collaborated on the book, music, and lyrics, while the album’s production was expertly handled by Deborah Abramson, Ian Kagey, and Aronson himself.

Originally premiering on stage in Seoul, South Korea back in 2016, Maybe Happy Ending has subsequently been produced in Japan and China as well. The musical made its Broadway debut at the historic Belasco Theatre in New York on November 12, 2024, starring Criss and Shen as charmingly flawed Helperbot robots who experience a delightful meet-cute and ultimately fall in love. The show has garnered enthusiastic praise from critics, with The New York Times describing it as “supersmart” and “astonishing.” Entertainment Weekly commended the musical for its dazzling love story and stunning visual elements, while USA Today highlighted its wildly inventive and deeply moving qualities.

Helen J Shen makes her exciting Broadway debut in Maybe Happy Ending, while Darren Criss brings his experience as this marks his fourth Broadway production. However, this is the first time he is originating a role in a musical. His previous Broadway appearances include a role in the revival of American Buffalo in 2022, along with being a replacement in the revivals of the musicals Hedwig and the Angry Inch in 2015 and How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying in 2012. His performance in this new role is highly anticipated and is poised to leave a lasting impression on audiences.

The Billboard Cast Albums chart is revered for ranking the most popular cast recordings in the United States based on comprehensive consumption metrics, as measured by Luminate. The chart for March 29 reflects data compiled during the tracking week ending March 20. The units measured include album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA), and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). Each unit represents either one album sale, the sale of 10 individual tracks from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams derived from songs within an album.