Mariska Hargitay to succeed Daniel Radcliffe in ‘Every Brilliant Thing’; show extends through June
The Law & Order star will make her Broadway debut in the interactive solo show at the Hudson Theatre after Radcliffe departs as scheduled on May 24.
Summary
- Mariska Hargitay will star in Every Brilliant Thing on Broadway from May 26 to June 28
- The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star will make her Broadway debut
- Current star Daniel Radcliffe will depart the show May 24
This is both special and brilliant! Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Mariska Hargitay will make her Broadway debut this spring in Every Brilliant Thing, succeeding current star and Tony winner Daniel Radcliffe starting May 26. Originally scheduled to close May 24 upon Radcliffe’s departure, the show will now run at the Hudson Theatre through June 28.
Hargitay is best known for playing Olivia Benson, the longest-running character of all time in an American primetime drama, on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 1999. She’s won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her performance, and she has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
She last appeared on the NYC stage in The Exonerated off Broadway in the early 2000s. Now, in Every Brilliant Thing, she stars as a woman who makes a list of things that make life worthwhile to cheer up her depressed mother. Though Hargitay is the sole actor in the show, it involves heavy audience participation from willing volunteers.
“I read Every Brilliant Thing and cried, rejoiced, laughed, cried some more, and loved it so much,” said Hargitay in a statement. “I’m always drawn to themes of healing and renewal, especially when the journey is rendered in all its complexity.
"It feels like an extraordinary gift to make my Broadway debut, the fulfillment of a lifelong dream, with a play that affirms life so emphatically. For me, the triumph of this beautiful piece of work — this luminously brilliant thing — is that through a deeply personal story, we experience the universal endeavor of keeping ourselves pointed towards light, compassion and hope.”
The show is written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jeremy Herrin.
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Photo credit: Mariska Hargitay. (Photo courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote Every Brilliant Thing?
Duncan Macmillan, known for the plays Lungs and People, Places and Things wrote this play with comedian Jonny Donahoe.
Where is Every Brilliant Thing playing?
Every Brilliant Thing is playing at Hudson Theatre. The theatre is located at 141 West 44th Street, New York, 10036.
How long is Every Brilliant Thing?
The running time of Every Brilliant Thing is 1hr 25min.
How do you book tickets for Every Brilliant Thing?
Book tickets for Every Brilliant Thing on New York Theatre Guide.
What's the age requirement for Every Brilliant Thing?
The recommended age for Every Brilliant Thing is Ages 12+..
How much do tickets cost for Every Brilliant Thing?
Tickets for Every Brilliant Thing start at $99.
What is Every Brilliant Thing about?
Every Brilliant Thing is a solo play about a man who makes lists to remind him of why to live, love, and move on.
Who directs Every Brilliant Thing?
Jeremy Herrin and playwright Duncan Macmillan direct this play.
Is Every Brilliant Thing good?
Yes, the acclaimed play sold out at Edinburgh Fringe and has travelled around the world, also earning a New York Times Critic's Pick.
Is Every Brilliant Thing appropriate for kids?
The play is recommended for ages 12 and up; Broadway audiences must be four years old and older to enter the theatre.
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