“Maybe Happy Ending” sweeps 6 awards and more Asian wins at the 2025 Tony Awards

At the 2025 Tony Awards, the spotlight shone brightly on Maybe Happy Ending, a tender, futuristic love story that swept six major categories—including Best Musical and Best Original Score. The Korean-born musical, written by Will Aronson and Hue Park, resonated with audiences through its poignant themes and innovative storytelling. 

This historic achievement was matched by other powerful performances and contributions from Asian creatives, solidifying growing influence on the American stage.

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WINNERS

Maybe Happy Ending (6 WINS)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Darren Criss
Best Musical - Music by Will Aronson; Lyrics by Hue Park, Will Aronson
Best Direction of a Musical - Michael Arden
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre - Music by Will Aronson; Lyrics by Will Aronson and Hue Park
Best Scenic Design of a Musical - Dane Laffrey and George Reeve
Best Book of a Musical - Will Aronson and Hue Park

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Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Nicole Scherzinger, Sunset Blvd.

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Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Francis Jue, Yellow Face

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Best Orchestrations

Marco Paguia, Buena Vista Social Club

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NOMINEES

‍Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Daniel Dae Kim, Yellow Face

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Conrad Ricamora, Oh, Mary!

‍Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Tala Ashe, English
Marjan Neshat, English

‍Best Play
English (Written by Sanaz Toossi)

‍Best Revival of a Play
Yellow Face (Written by David Henry Hwang)

‍Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Dead Outlaw (Music & Lyrics: David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna)

Best Costume Design of a Musical
Clint Ramos, Maybe Happy Ending

Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Floyd Collins (Scott Zielinski and Ruey Horng Sun)

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The success of Maybe Happy Ending is more than a victory for one production—it’s a resounding affirmation of the power of Asian stories told with heart and authenticity. Broadway is evolving, and this year’s wins prove that Asian creatives are leading the way. 

As the curtain closed on the 2025 Tony Awards, it opened wider for a future where diverse narratives take center stage. 

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Source: Tony Awards 2025: Full list of winners