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Nelson ’28 Joins Original Cast of ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ National Tour

Mia Nelson ’28 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will join the original cast of the first national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical “Maybe Happy Ending.” Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the production features music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and Aronson, and a book by Park and Aronson, with direction by Michael Arden.

Set in Seoul in the near future, “Maybe Happy Ending” follows two obsolete Helperbots, Oliver and Claire, whose chance encounter develops into an unexpected journey exploring love, connection and what it means to be human. The first national tour launches in September 2026 and will travel to cities across the United States through summer 2027. Visit playbill.com to learn more.

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