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Every Brilliant Thing

Every Brilliant Thing

by Duncan Macmillan

One and Two Person Shows

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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.


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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).

THEATRE

Hudson Theatre
141 W. 44th St.
New York, NY

Info and Directions

Schedule
NOTE: The pre-opening schedule for productions vary greatly from the schedule post-opening, so BPH does not list preview schedules.

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Once the play opens, the full schedule will be posted here.

Important Dates
PREVIEWS: Feb 21, 2026
OPENING: Mar 12, 2026
CLOSING: May 24, 2026


Run Time
TBA


NOTE:

  • Opening dates are subject to change.
  • Most shows have special holiday dates and times. Check the official website for more information.
  • Every Brilliant Thing contains themes of suicide and depression. Age recommendation 12+.
Playwright

Playwright
Duncan Macmillan



Broadway Premiere

Theatre
Hudson Theatre
Opening Night
Mar 12, 2026
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


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







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