Every Brilliant Thing on Broadway Tickets
Opens 21st February
Daniel Radcliffe stars in the Broadway premiere of this moving one-person show about depression, loss and finding your joy.
Every Brilliant Thing in New York
Critically acclaimed one-person play Every Brilliant Thing makes its Broadway debut at the Hudson Theatre, in the heart of Times Square, starring Harry Potter and Merrily We Roll Along star, Tony Award winner Daniel Radcliffe. When a young boy’s mother attempts suicide, he creates a list of all the “brilliant things” he can think of to cheer her up, in this funny, heart-wrenching and uplifting play. Every Brilliant Thing is “a real treat, and one not to be missed” (PlayBill) and comes to Broadway for a strictly limited run this New Year following a 5-star run in London's West End.
What is the play Every Brilliant Thing about?
“She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything that’s worth living for.”
When a six-year-old boy’s mom is taken to the hospital following an attempted suicide he decides to make a list of things that will help to make her happy again. As the young boy grows into a man, his list grows too. As the decades pass, the collection of “brilliant things” irrevocably shapes the course of how he lives his life.
Every Brilliant Thing is a breathtaking one-person play about mental health, resilience and love. The show incorporates audience interaction, giving those who would like to the opportunity to contribute their own “brilliant thing” to this hopeful, moving and truly unique theatrical experience.
The History of Every Brilliant Thing
Every Brilliant Thing premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2014, produced by Paines Plough theatre company, to critical acclaim and has since toured internationally, including an off-Broadway run in 2014/15, which was later broadcast on HBO and starred co-creator Jonny Donahoe. The production was revived at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival again in 2024, and enjoyed a sell-out run celebrating both the play’s tenth and Paines Plough’s 50th anniversary. The show recently made its West End debut at London’s Soho Place, featuring a rotating cast of UK stars including Mini Driver.
Daniel Radcliffe in Every Brilliant Thing
The Broadway premiere of Every Brilliant Thing stars Daniel Radcliffe. Perhaps best known for his work in the titular role of the Harry Potter series, Radcliffe has also branched out of the wizarding world and into the bright lights of Broadway, becoming a well-renowned theater actor . His roles on Broadway include a Tony-winning turn in Merrily We Roll Along alongside Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, for which he was nominated for a Grammy, The Cripple of Inishmaan, and Equus, which he also performed in London’s West End.
Every Brilliant Thing Broadway Creative Team
Every Brilliant Thing is co-written by Jonny Donahoe and Duncan Macmillan. Macmillan is a British playwright, screenwriter and director best known for his plays Lungs, which has had many productions, including at the Old Vic starring the Crown’s Claire Foy and Matt Smith, and People Places and Things starring Denise Gough. He is an Oliver Nominee.
Jonny Donahoe is a British comedian, writer and performer. He co-created and originated the lead role in Every Brilliant Thing, receiving nominations for Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Awards for his performance in 2014/15. He is part of Award-nominated comedy band Jonny and the Baptists and his other credits include Anna/Anastasia, 30 Christmases, and Forgiveness.
Jeremy Herrin directs. Herrin is is an Olivier Award-winning British director. The former artistic director of acclaimed UK theatre company Headlong, Herrin’s credits include This House for the National Theatre, Wolf Hall and Bringing Up the Bodies in London and on Broadway and Long Day's Journey into Night at the Wyndham's Theatre starring Brian Cox.
Book Tickets for Every Brilliant Thing at the Hudson Theatre
We can think of one brilliant thing that is a must to add to your list - securing tickets to see superstar and Tony-winner Daniel Radcliffe in this “extraordinary, shattering and beautiful” (The Times) solo show. So don't miss this strictly limited run, coming to New York this new year - book tickets for Every Brilliant Thing at the Hudson Theatre today!
This production includes discussion of suicide and depression.
The appearance of any performer cannot be guaranteed and is always subject to illness, injury and statutory holiday entitlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Every Brilliant Thing Broadway playing in New York?
Every Brilliant Thing on Broadway is playing at the Hudson Theatre, 141 West 44th Street, New York, New York, 10036.
What is the age recommendation for Every Brilliant Thing Broadway?
Every Brilliant Thing Broadway is best for age 12+.
How long is Every Brilliant Thing on Broadway?
The running time for Every Brilliant Thing Broadway at Hudson Theatre is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Can I buy tickets for Every Brilliant Thing on Broadway at the box office?
Yes you can buy from the Hudson Theatre box office where you will pay the face value ticket price, sometimes with a small booking fee. Search on SeatPlan to get the best prices and deals in one search.
What is the refund / cancellation policy?
Tickets for Every Brilliant Thing Broadway are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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