Andrew Barth Feldman to Take Over ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Role From Darren Criss, Will Star Opposite Real Life Girlfriend Helen J Shen!
Andrew Barth Feldman is heading back to Broadway in the Tony Award-winning musical Maybe Happy Ending!
The 23-year-old actor first made his Broadway debut at 17 in Dear Evan Hansen, and now he’s returning to the stage opposite his real-life girlfriend Helen J Shen.
Andrew will take over the role of Oliver from Tony-winner Darren Criss, who originated the role on Broadway.
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“The entire creative team is absolutely thrilled to welcome Andrew Barth Feldman to the cast of Maybe Happy Ending as the robot Oliver for this special limited engagement. Andrew is a remarkable talent — emotionally honest, musically gifted, and full of heart — and we can’t wait for audiences to experience his fresh and moving take on this role,” producers Will Aronson and Hue Park, and director Michael Arden said in a joint statement.
“He joins the luminous Helen J Shen and the incredible company including Marcus Choi, and Dez Duron, who continue to bring this story to life with warmth, wonder, and humanity night after night,” the statement continued. “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, so to have him join her onstage at the Belasco is indeed a special treat, and a pairing we feel certain audiences will love as much as we (and they) do.”
“At its core, Maybe Happy Ending is a story about the longing for connection and the complexities of being human (and Helperbot, and Vegetable) — universal themes that transcend all backgrounds. We’re proud to continue embracing infinite and exciting possibilities in casting, and to showcase this role as one that welcomes different interpretations and lived experiences. We’re so excited for what Andrew will bring to this next chapter and can’t wait to see who will plug into Oliver’s charger next.”
Andrew shared his own statement – “I am so in love with this show and with Helen J Shen. 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.”
The actor added on Instagram, “i am going to be back on broadway for the first time since i was 17 in a show that has reminded me (thirteen times now!) how to love a person playing opposite the person i love i am stunned by @michaelarden, @hue_park, & Will Aronson’s faith in me. i am so heartened by the warmth that this company of wonderful people has already included me in. i am so happy. shel, this moment is once in a lifetime. thank you for sharing it with me. SEE YOU AT THE BELASCO???? THIS IS CRAZY???????????????????”
Back in June, Maybe Happy Ending picked up six awards at the 2025 Tonys, including Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for Darren Criss, Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical for Michael Arden, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Scenic Design of a Musical.
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