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On 5 February 1987: #DarrenCriss, American actor (Glee: The Assassination of Gianni Versace), and singer-songwriter, born in San Francisco, California.
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HOTCHKA Jan 16

Broadway's "Maybe Happy Ending" will lose original stars Helen J. Shen (February 15) and Darren Criss (May 17), with Hannah Kevitt taking over for Shen on February 17 and Claire Kwon on April 3. No casting replacement for Criss has been announced.

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Deadline Jan 13

Darren Criss & Helen J Shen Set Final Performances In Broadway Hit Musical ‘Maybe Happy Ending’
#News #Broadway #DarrenCriss #HelenJShen #MaybeHappyEnding

https://deadline.com/2026/01/darren-criss-helen-j-shen-matybe-happy-ending-broadway-1236681821/

Darren Criss & Helen J Shen Set Final Performances In Broadway Hit Musical ‘Maybe Happy Ending’

Broadway's original Maybe Happy Ending stars Darren Criss and Helen J Shen have set their final performances.

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The Hollywood Reporter Oct 29

‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu on the Political Relevancy of ‘For Good,’ Early Broadway Reactions
#MovieFeatures #Movies #DarrenCriss #JonMChu #Laufey

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/wicked-director-jon-m-chu-broadway-1236413051/

‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu on the Political Relevancy of ‘For Good,’ Early Broadway Reactions

"It’s about who are we when we know the truth? Who do you become when the stories you’re told, the promises you’re given shatter in front of you?" Chu said of the second film's message.

The Hollywood Reporter

HOTCHKA Aug 21, 2025

Following the re-casting backlash of Andrew Barth Feldman in "Maybe Happy Ending", the first actor not of Asian descent to play the role of robot Oliver, Darren Criss will return to his Tony-winning role beginning November 5.

#MaybeHappyEnding #AndrewBarthFeldman #DarrenCriss #Broadway #Entertainment #PerformingArts #Stage #Musical #Music

Deadline Aug 21, 2025

Darren Criss Returning To Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ After Casting Backlash
#News #Broadway #DarrenCriss #MaybeHappyEnding

https://deadline.com/2025/08/darren-criss-returning-maybe-happy-ending-1236493744/

Darren Criss Returning To Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ After Casting Backlash

After the recasting of 'Maybe Happy Ending's leading man with a non-Asian actor, Darren Criss is returning to the Broadway musical.

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The Hollywood Reporter Aug 20, 2025

Darren Criss Reveals Fall Return to ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ on Broadway
#Arts #Lifestyle #Broadway #DarrenCriss #Theater

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/darren-criss-fall-return-maybe-happy-ending-broadway-1236349711/

Darren Criss Reveals Fall Return to ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ on Broadway

While pre-planned, his return follows controversy over the casting of Andrew Barth Feldman as his temporary replacement.

The Hollywood Reporter

Deadline Aug 11, 2025

BD Wong Open Letter Denouncing ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Casting Gets 2,400 Signatures
#Casting #News #AndrewBarthFeldman #BDWong #Broadway #DarrenCriss #MaybeHappyEnding

https://deadline.com/2025/08/maybe-happy-ending-bd-wong-letter-1236483902/

BD Wong Open Letter Denouncing ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Casting Gets 2,400 Signatures

A letter condemning the Maybe Happy Ending casting of a white actor in a role originally filled by an actor of Filipino descent has garnered 2,400 signatures.

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Deadline Aug 1, 2025

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Creators Respond To Andrew Barth Feldman Casting Discourse: “Extremely Saddened”
#News #AndrewBarthFeldman #Broadway #DarrenCriss #HuePark #MaybeHappyEnding #WillAronson

https://deadline.com/2025/07/maybe-happy-ending-andrew-barth-feldman-casting-discourse-1236476194/