Will Maybe Happy Ending Win Best Musical at the 78th Tony Awards?
Will Maybe Happy Ending Win Best Musical at the 78th Tony Awards?
Another year of exciting Broadway plays and musicals means only one thing: the annual Tony Awards will return this June for a night of non-stop awards.
The iconic event will be hosted by Cynthia Erivo (Wicked) from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, celebrating the finest Broadway productions from the 2024-25 season.
One of the biggest awards of the night is, of course, Best Musical, and many fantastic productions have received a nomination in the category.
Much buzz has been building for Maybe Happy Ending, with one critic calling it the best new musical of the Broadway season.
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Which Show Will Win Best Musical at the 78th Tony Awards?
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner Maybe Happy Ending Wins - Yes | 36.95% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Dead Outlaw Wins - Yes | 14.01% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Death Becomes Her Wins - Yes | 6.6% |
Continue reading to learn if Maybe Happy Ending will likely to win Best Musical at the 78th Tony Awards.
The trajectory of the odds for this BEO bet indicates it is most probable Maybe Happy Ending will win Best Musical at the 78th Tony Awards ::: Discover the latest Bet Entertainment Odds predictions for this market.
Maybe Happy Ending Has a Strong Chance
Maybe Happy Ending debuted at Broadway’s Balasco Theater on November 12, 2024, and is directed by Michael Arden.
The show, which stars Darren Criss (Glee) and theater star Helen J. Shen, was later named the New York Times Critics Pick, with the publication calling it “a joyful, heartbreaking, cutting-edge production.”
Also, the production received unanimous positive theater reviews from the New York City theater press, proving tickets for the show are worth every penny spent.
As the musical is wowing audiences every night, BEO betting odds are showing Maybe Happy Ending has a strong chance of winning Best Musical at the 78th Tony Awards.
Dead Outlaw is a Top Contender
According to Gold Derby’s David Buchanan and Sam Eckmann (March 14, 2025), there could be a showdown between Maybe Happy Ending and Dead Outlaw in the Best Musical category.
Following a critically acclaimed off-Broadway run from February 28 to April 14, 2024, Dead Outlaw moved to Broadway’s Longacre Theatre, starting with previews on April 12, 2025.
During its off-Broadway stint, the show, which tells the real story of Elmer McCurdy, won various awards, including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Book of a Musical, and Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards 2024.
As Dead Outlaw was created by the Tony Award-winning creative team of David Cromer, David Yazbek, and Itamar Moses, it is one to watch in the category this year.
Don’t Underestimate Death Becomes Her
Death Becomes Her is the Broadway adaptation of the hit 1992 black comedy film of the same name.
The laugh-aloud musical has received much praise for its acting and performances, with many critics writing glowing reviews about its cast, especially theater stars Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard, and Destiny’s Child’s Michelle Williams.
One top critic even stated the musical adaptation is an improvement on the 90s flick, which is a testament to the quality of the show’s book, lyrics, and performances.
Also, the Broadway musical has received multiple nominations at various upcoming award shows, such as the Drama League Awards 2025 and the Outer Critics Circle Awards 2025.
Not to mention, the song “Tell Me, Ernest” from Death Becomes Her has gone viral on TikTok, with many content creators lip-synching its lyrics, proving its popularity among young theater lovers.
Of course, the Best Musical award could go to another popular production on Broadway, such as Buena Vista Social Club or Operation Mincemeat. You’ll need to wait patiently until June 8, 2025, to find out which show will win the prestigious award.
