South Korean musical makes for real 'happy ending,' sweeping Tony Awards

The cast and crew of Maybe Happy Ending accept the award for best musical for during the 78th Tony Awards in New York on June 8 2025 AP-Yonhap — The cast and crew members of South Korean musical "Maybe Happy Ending" accept an award at the 78th Tony Awards in New York on June 8, 2025. AP-Yonhap

SEOUL, June 9 (AJP) - South Korean musical "Maybe Happy Ending" took home the top honor along with five other gongs at this year's Tony Awards in the U.S. on Sunday, making for a real happy ending to the night.

At an awards ceremony held in New York, the musical, which received ten nominations, won six awards for its Broadway production including "Best Musical," "Best Book of a Musical," "Best Original Score," "Best Scenic Design of a Musical," "Best Direction of a Musical," and "Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical."

The futuristic musical revolves around two obsolete robots, created to assist humans, who start with an "awkward encounter" and end up falling in love amid their doomed existence.

After premiering here in 2016, the critically-acclaimed show has become a sleeper hit, leading to its Broadway debut in November last year. Thanks to a strong reception, its U.S. run has been extended through January next year.

A special performance in celebration of its 10th anniversary is slated for this fall in Seoul.

Established in 1947, the annual awards are widely considered the most prestigious honors in the American theater and musical industry.

Kim Hee-su khs@ajunews.com

South Korean musical makes for real 'happy ending,' sweeping Tony Awards

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