Broadway Producer Jeffry Richards Chooses Korean Musical 'Maybe Happy Ending' for its Simplicity and Honesty
Creatrip Team
a year ago
Broadway veteran producer Jeffry Richards explains his decision to bring the Korean musical 'Maybe Happy Ending' to New York's Broadway after witnessing its unique simplicity and authenticity during a reading performance in 2016. Winning six Tony Awards, the musical addresses universal themes like love, challenge, hope, and loneliness. The crossover from Seoul's smaller theaters to New York's larger venues meant both expanded and authentic presentations, such as maintaining the Korean word 'Hwaboon' for a character. Richards praised the creators' storytelling abilities and hopes this success encourages more opportunities for diverse creators on Broadway.
