Maybe Happy Ending vs The Notebook
Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.
The Notebook
Which Show Should You See?
Based on CriticScore: Maybe Happy Ending has a higher critic rating (87 vs 63).
Audiences say: Maybe Happy Ending earns an A+ (Loving It), while The Notebook gets a B+ (Liking It).
Short on time? Maybe Happy Ending runs 1h 40m while The Notebook runs 2h 20m.
Bringing kids? Maybe Happy Ending is recommended for Ages 10+, while The Notebook is Ages 12+.
Budget-friendly option: Maybe Happy Ending has a $20.64 lottery for discounted tickets.
Critics hail this original robot rom-com as a refreshing Broadway gem, praising its emotional depth, innovative staging, and lush score. Criss and Shen's performances charm in this intimate, visually stunning production that proves sweetness and sophistication can coexist.
Critics find this Nicholas Sparks adaptation emotionally manipulative yet effective, with strong performances elevating a schmaltzy, cliché-laden score. Fans of the book and film will likely weep; others may find it too saccharine to embrace.