“How can we not root for Radcliffe as he delivers a tour de force, serotonin-boosting performance that’s as powerful as any drug currently on the market?”
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Every Brilliant Thing
Hudson Theatre · 1h 25m · Opened Mar 12, 2026 · Closes Aug 9, 2026
Critics' Take
Radcliffe charms in this interactive solo show tackling depression and suicide with warmth and humor. Critics praise his engaging audience work and the play's life-affirming approach, though some find the material slight or gimmicky.
Critic Scorecard
30 reviewsSort:
“Radcliffe has the audience in the palm of his hand.”
“We watch him, we watch him watch the dog die, and skeptics will be amazed to find within the very first minute that we believe every word of it.”
“A beautifully effective production that deserves to be added to the list of brilliant things.”
“Radcliffe doesn’t just do away with the fourth wall, he manages to expand his magical aren’t-people-wonderful optimism to include the whole orchestra, mezzanine and balcony.”
Audience Scorecard
7.7K audience reviews
A+
Loving It
Awards Scorecard
2025-26 season50
Honored
Nominated for Best Revival (Play)
Drama Desk:1 winOuter Critics:1 winLortel Award:1 winDrama League:2 noms
Box Office Scorecard
source · Broadway League, publicweek of 8/2/2026 · rank #28 on Broadway
1.9% market sharethis wk
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Showtimes
This Week(Aug 3–9)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Every Brilliant Thing?
Radcliffe charms in this interactive solo show tackling depression and suicide with warmth and humor. Critics praise his engaging audience work and the play's life-affirming approach, though some find the material slight or gimmicky. (CriticScore 80/100 from 30 reviews.)
Is Every Brilliant Thing worth seeing?
Yes. Every Brilliant Thing earns strong reviews from critics (80/100 from 30 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for Every Brilliant Thing?
Every Brilliant Thing has a CriticScore of 80/100 based on 30 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is Every Brilliant Thing still running on Broadway?
Yes, Every Brilliant Thing is currently playing at Hudson Theatre on Broadway. It is scheduled to close on August 9, 2026.
Where is Every Brilliant Thing playing on Broadway?
Every Brilliant Thing is playing at Hudson Theatre, located at 141 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036.
How long is Every Brilliant Thing?
Every Brilliant Thing has a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes with no intermission.
Is Every Brilliant Thing appropriate for children?
Every Brilliant Thing is recommended for Ages 13+.
Theater Scorecard
Great VenueA beautifully restored 1903 gem — one of the most gorgeous small theaters on Broadway. The 2017 renovation delivered some of the widest and most comfortable seats in the Theater District, with excellent sightlines from the intimate 970-seat house.
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Cast Updates
Every Brilliant ThingShow closesas Production
Aug 9, 2026
Concludes extended run with Tracee Ellis Ross' final performance
SourcePreviously in This Show
Current Cast
- Tracee Ellis RossPerformerBroadway debut
Original Broadway Cast
- Daniel RadcliffePerformerNom: Actor (Play)
Notable Replacements
- Mariska HargitayPerformerBroadway debut
- Tracee Ellis RossPerformerBroadway debut
Creative Team
- Duncan MacmillanPlaywright
- Jonny DonahoePlaywright
- Jeremy HerrinDirector
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 80/100 (30 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Mar 12, 2026
- Closes
- Aug 9, 2026
- Running
- 5 months on Broadway
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Intermissions
- 0
- Age
- Ages 13+
- Synopsis
- Every Brilliant Thing is a one-person play by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe about a child who begins compiling a list of everything brilliant about the world as a way to cope with their mother's depression. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, the interactive production invites audience members to become part of the story, reading items from the ever-growing list as the narrator traces their life from childhood to adulthood.
- Data Last Updated
- August 9, 2026
