South Korean musical 'Maybe Happy Ending' wins big at the 78th Tony Awards

New York – The South Korean musical adapted for Broadway about two decommissioned robots who seek love and find it within each other recently won six prizes at the 78th Tony Awards held at Radio City Hall in New York on the 8th of June.
After being successfully nominated for 10 of the award categories, the charming play won several awards for best performing actor, best director, best book of a musical, best scenic design best original score and best musical. Making history as the first South Korean musical to win at the Tony awards and further cementing their presence in the world's global entertainment industry.
Previously winning an Emmy for his performance in 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story' as the killer in question Andrew Cunanan, the former Glee star celebrates his most recent success as the best performing actor in the long-running musical. Adding- ''I have such immense pride to get to be part of this notably diverse exquisite Broadway season this year.'

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New York – The South Korean musical adapted for Broadway about two decommissioned robots who seek love and find it within each other recently won six prizes at the 78th Tony Awards held at Radio City Hall in New York on the 8th of June. After being successfully nominated for 10 of the award categories, the charming play won several awards for best performing actor, best director, best book of a musical, best scenic design best original score and best musical. Making history as the first South Korean musical to win at the Tony awards and further cementing their presence in the world's global entertainment industry. Previously winning an Emmy for his performance in 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story' as the killer in question Andrew Cunanan, the former Glee star celebrates his most recent success as the best performing actor in the long-running musical. Adding- ''I have such immense pride to get to be part of this notably diverse exquisite Broadway season this year.'

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