Hit solo play extends through June 28 at the Hudson Theatre

NEW YORK—Mariska Hargitay is heading to Broadway.

The Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning star of NBC’s “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” will make her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing, stepping into the acclaimed solo play after Daniel Radcliffe completes his run on May 24, 2026. Ms. Hargitay begins performances May 26 at the Hudson Theatre, where the production has extended its limited engagement through June 28, 2026.

Tickets are available at https://everybrilliantthing.com/

 

 

Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay. Photo: Emilio Madrid.

A New Star Takes the Stage

Earlier this season, Mr. Radcliffe helped launch the Broadway, earning praise for his performance. Now Ms. Hargitay takes over the one-person play, bringing a different kind of presence to the intimate, audience-driven piece.

“I read Every Brilliant Thing and cried, rejoiced, laughed, cried some more, and loved it so much,” Ms. Hargitay said. “It feels like an extraordinary gift to make my Broadway debut…with a play that affirms life so emphatically.”

She is best known for her long-running portrayal of Olivia Benson on NBC’s “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”  Now, Ms. Hargitay now returns to her theater roots with her first Broadway appearance.

A Play About Finding Light

Written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jeremy Herrin, Every Brilliant Thing follows a narrator reflecting on a life shaped by love, loss, and resilience—all told through a list of the small things that make life worth living.

The production thrives on audience interaction, creating a shared, communal experience that shifts each night. That intimacy has helped the play resonate worldwide, with productions in more than 80 countries and a recent West End run before its Broadway transfer.

A Production That Resonates

The Broadway production opened in March to strong reviews, with critics praising its emotional clarity and inventive structure. StageZine.com awarded the production four stars in our review, noting:

“Every Brilliant Thing takes the sensitive, stigmatized topic of mental health and makes it accessible and approachable for a broad audience, and that’s one of the truly brilliant aspects of the show. Moreover, it is refreshing to encounter a production like this in a world currently torn apart by war and political division. One leaves the theater deeply moved, with a renewed faith in both humanity and the power of theater.”

With Ms. Hargitay stepping into the role, the production continues to evolve while maintaining the intimacy that defines it.

The Creative Team

The Broadway staging features set and costume design by Vicki Mortimer, lighting design by Jack Knowles, and sound design by Tom Gibbons. Casting is by Jessica Ronane, with general management by TT Partners.

The production has also partnered with Project Healthy Minds.  The organization expands access to mental health resources through audience initiatives tied to the show’s themes.