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Every Brilliant Thing

Every Brilliant Thing

by Duncan Macmillan

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Every Brilliant Thing

Every Brilliant Thing





A solo play exploring the things that makes life worth living.


Story:

A child attempts to ease their mother's depression by creating a list of all the best things in the world. Through adulthood, as the list grows, they learn the deep significance it has on their own life. Every Brilliant Thing is a comedy about the lengths we will go for those we love.

NOTE: contains themes of suicide and depression. Age recommendation 12+.


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Fun Fact

During the show's 2014–2015 Off-Broadway run at the Barrow Street Theatre, it was filmed for broadcast on HBO (first aired in 2016).

Playwright

Playwright
Duncan Macmillan



Broadway Premiere

Theatre
Hudson Theatre
Opening Night
Mar 12, 2026
Total Performances
84
Original Cast
Daniel Radcliffe
Director
Jeremy Herrin and Duncan Macmillan
Producer
Second Half Productions, Seaview and Gavin Kalin Productions
Scenic Design
Vicki Mortimer
Costume Design
Vicki Mortimer
Lighting Design
Jack Knowles
Sound Design
Tom Gibbons

2016 TV Version

Movie Name
Every Brilliant Thing
Type
Filmed Live on Stage for HBO
Director
Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato
Screenplay
Duncan Macmillan
Starring
Jonny Donahoe


Stream Online Now

Streaming
2016 Filmed Live on Stage HBO Version Available to Stream via Apple







Tony Award Nominations

Best Revival of a Play
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Daniel Radcliffe

2026 Drama League Award Nominations

Outstanding Revival of a Play
Distinguished Performance Award - Daniel Radcliffe

2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations

Outstanding Solo Performance - Daniel Radcliffe

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