Mariska Hargitay Shines in Broadway Debut of EVERY BRILLIANT THING

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Hargitay will lead Every Brilliant Thing through Sunday, July 5.

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Just last week, Mariska Hargitay made her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing at the Hudson Theatre. She replaced the show's original star, Daniel Radcliffe , who played his final performance on Sunday, May 24. Check out photos from inside the big night!

Mariska Hargitay recently extended her run in the play an extra week, through Sunday, July 5. Tracee Ellis Ross will make her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing beginning on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Every Brilliant Thing is a play in which its central character looks back at their life and the glimmers of hope that carried them through—all told through a list of every wonderful, beautiful, and delightful thing that makes life worth living. Written by Olivier Award nominee Duncan MacMillan (People, Places and Things) with Jonny Donahoe , and directed by Olivier & Tony Award nominee Jeremy Herrin (People, Places and Things; Wolf Hall), Every Brilliant Thing is a one-of-a-kind solo show that creates an electric, communal energy between performer and audience, no matter the venue. It has been performed across the globe in over 80 countries on stages of all sizes, including a hit production in London’s West End in 2025, which transferred to the Hudson Theatre on Broadway.

The Broadway production began previews on Saturday, February 21 and officially opened on Thursday, March 12, 2026 to widespread critical acclaim. The production has since been honored with 2026 Tony Award nominations for Best Revival of a Play and Best Leading Actor in a Play ( Daniel Radcliffe ), Drama League Award nominations for Best Revival of a Play and Distinguished Performance ( Daniel Radcliffe ), and won an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Solo Performance. Read the reviews.

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Donna Karan and Deborra-Lee Furness

Kevin Kane and Francis Benhamou

Candice Bergen , Marlo Thomas and Diane Sawyer

Danny Pino and Kelli Giddish

Corey Cott and Peter Scanavino

Aimé Donna Kelly and Noma Dumezweni

Charlie Foster and Jodie Foster

Francis Benhamou , Kevin Kane and Jordana Spiro

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Liza Colón-Zayas

David Zayas

Chris Meloni

Peter Scanavino

Corey Cott

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Danny Pino

Kelli Giddish

Katie Couric

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David Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris

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Aimé Donna Kelly

Nick Gehlfuss

Warren Leight

Joan Lader

Deborra-Lee Furness

Donna Karan

Jodie Foster

Molly Griggs

Wesley Taylor

Andrew Saffir and Daniel Benedict

Diane Sawyer

Marlo Thomas

Candice Bergen

Raul Esparza

Huma Abedin and Guest

Joy Sims and Westin Hicks

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Watch in this video as 2026 Tony nominee Daniel Radcliffe chats more about the honor of leading this particular play, why he loves Broadway so much, and so much more.

Katie Couric joined Mariska Hargitay onstage at Every Brilliant Thing for her opening night gala. Watch the video of Couric hitting the stage as her college professor.

Mariska Hargitay recently extended her run in the play an extra week, through Sunday, July 5. Tracee Ellis Ross will make her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing beginning on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Tony Award winner Daniel Radcliffe took his final bow in the hit Broadway play Every Brilliant Thing on Sunday, wrapping up his 13-week run by breaking the house record for the highest-grossing week for a play at The Hudson Theatre.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-Go-Inside-Mariska-Hargitays-Opening-Night-in-EVERY-BRILLIANT-THING-20260609)._