Helen J Shen
Helen J Shen is an actor and musician known for originating the role of Claire in the Broadway production of Maybe Happy Ending. [1][2]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Shen started playing piano at five years old.[3] They attended the University of Michigan, pursuiing an BRA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Musical Theatre Composition, where they received the Earl V. Moore Award.[3][4]
Shen uses she/her and they/them pronouns.[4]
Career
[edit]Shen played JJ in the Off-Broadway musical The Lonely Few and Promise Keeper Girl Keke in the Off-Broadway musical Teeth.[5] In early 2024, it was announced that 24-year-old Shen, as their Broadway debut, would originate the role of Claire in the Broadway run of the Korean musical Maybe Happy Ending alongside Darren Criss.[6][7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Helen J Shen Landed the Role of a Lifetime in Broadway's 'Maybe Happy Ending': 'I've Been Waiting For This'". People.com. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ Barnard, Christopher (2024-11-12). "Meet Helen J Shen, the 24-Year-Old Actor Making Her Broadway Debut". Vogue. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ a b "Helen J Shen Biography". Maestra. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ a b "Helen J Shen Biography". Broadway Buzz. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ "Helen J. Shen On Stage". New York Theatre Guide. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ "Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead New Broadway Musical Maybe Happy Ending". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2025-01-17. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (2024-12-18). "Helen J. Shen Talks Breakout Role in 'Maybe Happy Ending' and the New Chapter in Growing Legacy of Asian American Theater". DIASPORA. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (2024-11-15). "Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen Talk Finding Their 'Maybe Happy Ending' on Broadway: 'It's a Really Charming, Kind Little World'". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-02-26.