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Daniel Radcliffe Returns to Broadway in 'Every Brilliant Thing'

10/29/2025

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Radcliffe Returns to Broadway

Daniel Radcliffe will return to Broadway in the solo play "Every Brilliant Thing," starting previews on February 21, 2026, and opening night on March 12, 2026.
The play, written by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe, addresses mental health through a child's list of joyful moments for their depressed mother.
Directed by Macmillan and Jeremy Herrin, the production will run for 13 weeks at the Hudson Theatre, concluding on May 24, 2026.
Radcliffe, a Tony Award winner for "Merrily We Roll Along," highlights the play's audience participation while ensuring no one is compelled to speak.

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Radcliffe Stars in Comedy

Daniel Radcliffe is filming NBC comedy The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins with Tracey Morgan.
He recently starred in Miracle Workers: End Times (2023) and earned award nominations for Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.
His notable film credits include The Lost City and Escape From Pretoria.
Radcliffe has Broadway history in Equus and The Cripple of Inishmaan, with previews for Every Brilliant Thing beginning February 21, 2026.

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Historical Context

In 2016, the World Health Organization reported that over 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression, underscoring a significant mental health crisis. Daniel Radcliffe's play "Every Brilliant Thing," co-written with Jonny Donahoe, explores this issue through a child's lens, promoting joy as a counter to despair. This production reflects a growing trend in theater to engage audiences in vital discussions about mental well-being.

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Radcliffe Returns to Broadway

Daniel Radcliffe will return to Broadway in the solo play "Every Brilliant Thing," starting previews on February 21, 2026, and opening night on March 12, 2026.
The play, written by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe, addresses mental health through a child's list of joyful moments for their depressed mother.
Directed by Macmillan and Jeremy Herrin, the production will run for 13 weeks at the Hudson Theatre, concluding on May 24, 2026.
Radcliffe, a Tony Award winner for "Merrily We Roll Along," highlights the play's audience participation while ensuring no one is compelled to speak.

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