Maybe Happy Ending’s Hannah Kevitt Shares Her ‘Theater Kid‑Core’ Playlist

Title: Theater Kid‑Core Pre‑Show Playlist Guide – From Ticketmaster Blog Interview with Hannah Kevitt Introduction This guide provides customer service agents with a structured, easy-to-reference overview of Hannah Kevitt’s “Theater Kid‑Core” pre‑show playlist, featured in a Ticketmaster blog article dated December 6, 2024. It can be used to support arts-and-theater–interested customers or fans seeking insight on performance rituals and inspiration. Main Content Sections: 1. Context & Background - Broadway Show: *Maybe Happy Ending*, an inventive futuristic musical set in Seoul, following two helper robots, Oliver and Claire, as they explore love, programming, and obsolescence ([blog.ticketmaster.com](https://blog.ticketmaster.com/maybe-happy-ending-hannah-kevitt-broadway-playlist/?utm_source=openai)). - Role: Hannah Kevitt serves as the standby (understudy) for the role of Claire in the original Broadway cast that opened in October 2024 ([blog.ticketmaster.com](https://blog.ticketmaster.com/maybe-happy-ending-hannah-kevitt-broadway-playlist/?utm_source=openai)). - Significance: Kevitt describes that, as someone who didn’t grow up with a specific "dream role," playing—or standing in for—Claire is immensely meaningful. She imagines that Claire would be a dream role for young Asian girls in the audience ([blog.ticketmaster.com](https://blog.ticketmaster.com/maybe-happy-ending-hannah-kevitt-broadway-playlist/?utm_source=openai)). 2. Purpose of the Playlist - Called a “Theater Kid‑Core” playlist, this pre‑show mix is designed to energize, center, warm up, and inspire performance readiness in the dressing room. Kevitt incorporates K‑pop influences, jazz, instrumental soundtracks, and songs for mental preparation ([blog.ticketmaster.com](https://blog.ticketmaster.com/maybe-happy-ending-hannah-kevitt-broadway-playlist/?utm_source=openai)). 3. Complete Pre‑Show Playlist with Descriptions Here’s the full playlist with Kevitt’s notes on each selection: 1. KATSEYE – “Touch”: A girl‑group track that echoes Claire’s love of K‑pop, nodding to a visible poster in her dressing room ([blog.ticketmaster.com](https://blog.ticketmaster.com/maybe-happy-ending-hannah-kevitt-broadway-playlist/?utm_source=openai)). 2. Lizzy McAlpine – “Nothing / Sad N Stuff”: One of Kevitt’s favorite artists; the song’s vocal stylings inspire her performance ([blog.ticketmaster.com](https://blog.ticketmaster.com/maybe-happy-ending-hannah-kevitt-broadway-playlist/?utm_source=openai)). 3. Couch – “Easy to Love”: Her top artist of the year; the vibe matches her stylistic mood ([blog.ticketmaster.com](https://blog.ticketmaster.com/maybe-happy-ending-hannah-kevitt-broadway-playlist/?utm_source=openai)). 4. Melt – “Sour Candy”: Similar jazzy, funky-pop sensibility to Couch’s sound ([blog.ticketmaster.com](https://blog.ticketmaster.com/maybe-happy-ending-hannah-kevitt-broadway-playlist/?utm_source=openai)). 5. Samara Joy – “Guess Who I Saw Today”: Incorporates jazz influences reflected in *Maybe Happy Ending*; Kevitt is “obsessed” with Joy’s voice ([blog.ticketmaster.com](https://blog.ticketmaster.com/maybe-happy-ending-hannah-kevitt-broadway-playlist/?utm_source=openai)). 6. Owl City – “Fireflies”: A direct lyric reference—“I just love fireflies”—ties into the show’s imagery ([blog.ticketmaster.com](https://blog.ticketmaster.com/maybe-happy-ending-hannah-kevitt-broadway-playlist/?utm_source=openai)). 7. Thomas Newman – “Define Dancing” (WALL‑E soundtrack): Instrumental track used during vocal warm‑ups; aligns with the show’s Pixar-like aesthetic ([blog.ticketmaster.com](https://blog.ticketmaster.com/maybe-happy-ending-hannah-kevitt-broadway-playlist/?utm_source=openai)). 8. Natalie Cole – “Orange Colored Sky”: A longtime favorite, adding jazz texture to her warm‑up ritual ([blog.ticketmaster.com](https://blog.ticketmaster.com/maybe-happy-ending-hannah-kevitt-broadway-playlist/?utm_source=openai)). 9. Laura Bell Bundy & Legally Blonde Ensemble – “So Much Better” (Legally Blonde the Musical): Iconic theatre‑kid hype song; Kevitt’s primary “go‑to” before a performance ([blog.ticketmaster.com](https://blog.ticketmaster.com/maybe-happy-ending-hannah-kevitt-broadway-playlist/?utm_source=openai)). 10. India.Arie – “I Am Light”: A meditative, centering track Kevitt relies on when nerves strike; reminds her of inner strength and capability ([blog.ticketmaster.com](https://blog.ticketmaster.com/maybe-happy-ending-hannah-kevitt-broadway-playlist/?utm_source=openai)). 4. Using This Guide in Customer Service Scenarios Use Cases: - When a customer inquires about *Maybe Happy Ending*, its cast or behind‑the‑scenes preparation, share insight from the playlist to illustrate how actors build energy, soothe nerves, or connect with their roles. - For broader “theater kid” interest—fans seeking inspiration or thematic playlists—highlight the blend of genres Kevitt uses: K‑pop, jazz, musical theatre, instrumental, and mindfulness. - When discussing *Maybe Happy Ending*’s themes (technology, emotion, hope), reference Kevitt’s choices—like the WALL‑E score or “Fireflies”—to enrich the conversation with symbolic resonance. Conclusion Hannah Kevitt’s thoughtfully curated “Theater Kid‑Core” playlist offers a window into the intimate rituals performers use to prepare for the stage. By sharing these highlights and her personal reflections—from upbeat girl-group tracks to centering songs of strength—customer service agents can deepen fan engagement, humanize the Broadway experience, and celebrate the role music plays in performance readiness. This guide equips agents to deliver informed, empathetic, and theatrical support.