Every Brilliant Thing | Hudson Theatre

Every Brilliant Thing Tickets

Tony Award winner Daniel Radcliffe returns to Broadway in Every Brilliant Thing, a deeply moving one-person play about finding hope in life's darkest moments. When a young boy's mother attempts suicide, he starts making a list of brilliant things to cheer her up. Ice cream. Kung Fu films. Staying up past your bedtime. As years pass, the list grows into something far more profound.

This international hit has sold out theatres in over 80 countries and finally makes its Broadway debut at the Hudson Theatre. Radcliffe delivers a raw, funny, and life-affirming performance that celebrates the small joys that make life worth living. Written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, Every Brilliant Thing transforms a painful subject into something hopeful and healing.

What to Expect at Every Brilliant Thing

The show runs approximately 1 hour 25 minutes with no interval, making it a perfect evening out without the usual Broadway intermission rush. Radcliffe performs alone on stage, but you won't feel like a passive observer. The production features warm, inclusive audience participation that makes every performance unique.

The Hudson Theatre on West 44th Street provides an intimate setting for this personal story. Built in 1903, it's one of Broadway's smallest venues with just 968 seats, creating an unusually close connection between performer and audience. Select performances offer limited on-stage seating for an even more immersive experience.

This limited 13-week engagement runs from previews on February 21st through May 24th, 2026. If you're planning other theatre trips, consider pairing it with Merrily We Roll Along tickets, where Radcliffe recently earned his Tony Award.

Before You Go

Every Brilliant Thing is recommended for ages 12 and above due to themes of suicide and depression, though it handles these subjects with sensitivity and hope. Children under 4 are not permitted in Broadway theatres. The show's interactive elements are entirely optional, and participants are approached before the performance begins.

Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled start time. Mobile phones must be switched off, and late arrivals may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. Most Broadway venues offer wheelchair-accessible seating and assistive listening devices when arranged in advance.

For budget-conscious theatregoers, $45 rush tickets are available in-person and through the tickadoo app on the day of each performance. You can also explore other affordable options with Broadway show lottery tickets for different productions throughout the season.