The Present Stage: Conversations with Theater Writers

Hue Park & Will Aronson — MAYBE HAPPY ENDING

Episode Summary

Ready for a little robot love? Don't miss this conversation with Hue Park and Will Aronson, creators of the new hit Broadway musical Maybe Happy Ending. The conversation dives deep (very deep!) into the lyrics, music, and orchestration of the score as explore how the collaborators worked together to write a show in two languages, Korean and English, at the same time. We'll also discuss the show's journey to Broadway and critical reception, the intricacies of using strings and brass to tell a story, and the challenges of pitching an unlikely show to a global audience. It's the most in-depth episode yet about one of the most original musicals in years — stream it now!

Episode Notes

Maybe Happy Ending is currently running on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre. For more information, please visit www.maybehappyending.com. The album is now out through Ghostlight Records with a CD (May 16th) and vinyl (June 13th) forthcoming.