Every Brilliant Thing on Broadway tickets
About Every Brilliant Thing
See Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross make her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing from July 7 to August 9! This hilarious and heartwarming play is a solo show, following a person looking back at their life and the glimmers of hope that carried them through it, but it's also an unforgettable communal experience, with plenty of interactive opportunities for willing audience members to join in the story.
Every Brilliant Thing on Broadway, now Tony-nominated for Best Play Revival, features a person coping with life by making a list of every wonderful, beautiful, and delightful thing — big, small, and everything in between — that makes it worth living. You might just walk out with this play at the top of your own list.
Run time
1hr 25min.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 12+.
Start date
February 21st, 2026
End date
August 9th, 2026
“Life-affirming, intimate, and brilliantly interactive theater”
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What It Feels Like
- Deeply moving
- Warmly uplifting
- Emotionally cathartic
You’ll Love This If…
- You appreciate thoughtful explorations of mental health and resilience
- You enjoy intimate, audience-interactive theater experiences
- You want to leave feeling hopeful and grateful for life's small joys
Tracee was absolutely brilliant. The writing of the play was truly remarkable and relatable. There was one scene where she chose a young lady to be a veterinarian and went the process of her dog passing away. My mom and I balled our eyes out because we had just lost our four-legged boy. This play was so inspiring! I do not have any complaints!
This incredible show offered a profound perspective on life, making me appreciate the simple joys of friendship and family. It was the perfect birthday gift, reminding me of the beauty in everyday moments.
I liked the actress a lot but the story and audience participation threw me a bit
Stars on stage
Tracee Ellis Ross
Every Brilliant Thing cast and creative team
By: Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe
Director: Jeremy Herrin
Cast list: Tracee Ellis Ross
Sets: Vicki Mortimer
Costumes: Vicki Mortimer
Lighting: Jack Knowles
Sound: Tom Gibbons
Venue
Accessibility
ADA seating, elevator access, assisted listening devices. The balcony is not accessible by elevator.
More information about Every Brilliant Thing
One actor, one audience, one million reasons: Every Brilliant Thing traces a person sustained by reasons-to-live lists they at first made for their seriously depressed mother. Now, the method is carrying them through their own life, and they have many reasons to live to share. Notably, the unnamed character can be played by a performer of any gender, and the same goes for multiple roles filled by audience members.
The play was written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, a British comedian who originated the lead role. This production marks the play's exciting Broadway debut.
What to watch for
- Not all audience participation roles are created equal. Some people will be given lines to say on stage, while others may have to do a little improvising. Still others will simply be called upon to read off a "brilliant thing" from their seat — which means you can participate even from the balcony.
- Every Brilliant Thing began its life at Edinburgh Festival Fringe and was also staged in London.
- The show eventually moved off Broadway, where Ben Brantley gave it a Critic's Pick in The New York Times.
- Every Brilliant Thing is directed by Jeremy Herrin and Duncan Macmillan.
- The solo show has performed in dozens of countries with stars at the helm, including Minnie Driver in London in 2025. Daniel Radcliffe and Mariska Hargitay previously led the Broadway production, with Radcliffe earning a Tony nomination.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get tickets for Every Brilliant Thing?
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What is the running time of Every Brilliant Thing?
Every Brilliant Thing runs for 1hr 25min.
What is the age recommendation for Every Brilliant Thing?
Ages 12+.
What is Every Brilliant Thing about?
Every Brilliant Thing, starring Tracee Ellis Ross, is a play about a person who creates a gratitude list to help their mother cope with depression before adopting the practice themself.
Who wrote Every Brilliant Thing?
The play was written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, a British comedian who originated the lead role.
Who directs Every Brilliant Thing?
Jeremy Herrin directs with Duncan Macmillan, the playwright.
