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Every Brilliant Thing
Duncan Macmillan's one-person play — Radcliffe, then Hargitay, then Tracee Ellis Ross, who closed it out August 9, 2026.
Where to see this now
TodayTix mobile rush
Every Brilliant Thing closed at the Hudson on August 9, 2026. Ticket sales ended with that final performance. During the run it offered three cheap-seat routes: $45 in-person rush at the Hudson box office, $45 digital rush on TodayTix from 9 AM ET, and a $45 LuckySeat digital lottery. An earlier version of this line wrongly said there was no lottery.
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About the show
Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe's one-actor play asks the audience to help a single performer compile a running list of every brilliant thing in the world — set against the backdrop of a parent's depression. A rotating principal cast: Daniel Radcliffe played the Broadway run from opening until May 24; Mariska Hargitay took over and played May 26 until July 5; Tracee Ellis Ross played July 7 until the run closed August 9, 2026.
Content advisory: Recommended ages 14+. Themes of depression, suicide, and family loss handled with compassion but candidly. Audience participation expected — be prepared to be called on briefly.
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Frequently asked questions
- When did Every Brilliant Thing close?
- It closed August 9, 2026, ending a limited engagement at the Hudson Theatre. The original July 5 close date had been extended when Tracee Ellis Ross joined the rotating cast.
- Who's performing on which dates?
- Daniel Radcliffe played the role from opening until May 24, 2026. Mariska Hargitay played it May 26 until July 5, 2026. Tracee Ellis Ross played July 7 until the August 9 close.
- How long is Every Brilliant Thing?
- About 90 minutes, no intermission.
- Was there audience participation?
- Yes — the actor called out numbered items to the audience and asked a few people to take small participating roles. Aisle seats were the easiest to opt out of.