"What a surprising treat the show turned out to be. I didn’t know much about it beforehand but love Tracie and couldn’t wait to see her on Broadway. The subject matter, the delivery, audience participation…all top tier. I connected with the story and found myself laughing, crying, and reminiscing. I hate that it’s ending so soon because I absolutely would recommend this to my friends, and probably would see it again. Bravo!"
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Donna B from North Brunswick on Aug 3, 2026
Amazing
"Love the entire play. Really engaging. Evoked all the emotions. Want to see it again! Amazing "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 3, 2026
Tracy breathed life into this character!
"From the moment the play began, it felt like we were sitting in my living room and she was sharing this story with a close group of friends. It felt so real that I couldn't discern if this was a tale or bits of her life."
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Demetria M from Chicago on Aug 2, 2026
Tracee was Tracee
"Only that some verbal audience participation could not be heard clearly and if due to poor microphones or lack of anunciation, seemed an easy fix.
Purposefully didnt read anything or discuss anything about the play. Went for Tracee!!! Went with my grown daughter (who Did devour all info, by the way). We both were happy with our decision. Both cried and laughed, albeit at different things. Just .
MARVELOUS from every aspect."
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Michele M from Jamaica on Aug 2, 2026
Brilliant
"Traces Ellis Ross did an amazing job in this 1 person show, that used audience members as part of it. Dealing with topics of depression, death, and suicide she was emotional, funny, witty, and engaging.
Would highly recommend that you see this show. One thing I wished was better was some of the audience members were hard to hear/understand when their # was called. Overall though- Brilliant! "
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Marc F from BALTIMORE on Aug 1, 2026
Fantastic Show!
"Every Brilliant Thing strikes the right balance between gravity and humor, addressing the heavy topic of depression. We were captivated from beginning to end. "
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Veronica S from Rohnert Park on Aug 1, 2026
Brilliantly Excellent!
"I enjoyed everything about the show. Tracee Ellis Ross is one of my favorite actresses. The storyline resonates with modern day challenges, hopes and dreams. To appreciate every thing that exists in ordinary things, is a powerful reminder that when life feels overwhelming, we can shift our focus to small, existing "glimmers" that can completely change how we experience the world."
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Maxine C from The Bronx on Jul 31, 2026
Incredible.
"Tracee Ellis Ross made this play even better than I could have imagined. I loved it!!!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 30, 2026
Fantastic experience
"Thought provoking, entertaining, funny, inclusive, engaging. A highly memorable event with an important message of hope. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 29, 2026
Loved it!
"I have not been to a play like Every Brilliant Thing before. I loved the story, the format. The theater set up, the audience participation and it being a one person play made it feel very intimate. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 28, 2026
As a mental health professional - I highly recommend the play!!
"I liked the creative interaction with the audience and authentic representation of a family living with mental health challenges of a member. A brilliant script and fantastic performance by Tracie Ellis Ross!! "
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Holly Starkman L from Guilford on Jul 26, 2026
Bring Tissue Because I Didn’t
"I don’t cry often if ever, but the first few minutes I teared up. The storyline was powerful, and the audience interaction truly made this one of the best Broadway shows I’ve seen! It was definitely worth the plane ride to go see it. "
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Wanda B from Columbia on Jul 26, 2026
Run to See Every Brilliant Thing
"In a unique, poignant, beautiful play that addresses the difficult topic of mental health & suicide, Tracy Ellis Ross makes a sad subject hopeful & joyful. She single handedly commands the room & invites audience participation, which leaves certain scenes vulnerable to the unexpected - in very funny ways. We laughed and cried. What a wonderful way to portray one of life’s big struggles. "
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Gayla B from Park Ridge on Jul 25, 2026
Outstanding!
"A beautiful and challenging story, like life! Skillful & strategic audience participation makes the telling of this realistic and ultimately inspiring tale quite special. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 25, 2026
A Phenomenal Show
"Tracee Ross is a very talented artist/performer. Engaging the audience with their different personalities and roles added brilliantly to the show. Suicide and depression can be very gloomy but this play lightened the theme. Thank you!!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 24, 2026
EPIC!!!
"The interaction with the audience was GREAT!! I have been a fan of Tracee Ellis Ross for a very long time. She’s phenomenal. There isn’t one thing that I didn’t like."
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Vanessa R from Brooklyn on Jul 22, 2026
Every Brilliant Thing
"Tracee Ellis Ross was Fantastic -- the show is at once terribly sad, hysterically funny, amazingly uplifting! It's a must-see...Loved the experience!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 22, 2026
Masterpiece - Every Single Part!
"Tracee Ellis Ross was absolutely amazing in this show! I could absolutely go see this show again! "
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Vicie M from Harrisburg on Jul 18, 2026
It makes you feel
"It make you look with in. Its make you laugh, feel good and see a bigger picture "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 16, 2026
Tracee Ellis Ross
"She was just so “normal,” real and down to earth. A breath of fresh air "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 15, 2026
Thought provoking and emotional!
"Incredible show that left me laughing and then crying. Tracee Ellis Ross was absolutely perfect! "
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Paige Q from Greenville on Jul 15, 2026
Ross is brilliant!
"Tracee Ellis Ross is brilliant in this stage performance! This is a must-see performance, with fun and unforgettable audience inclusion."
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Preselfannie M from Jackson on Jul 11, 2026
Tracee Ellis Ross’s performance is absolutely phenomenal!
"Tracee Ellis Ross’s performance in Every Brilliant Thing was absolutely flawless and beautifully executed. As you know, she’s easy on the eyes, but what truly impressed me was her incredible diversity and wit, which shone through her characters’ distinct personalities. I was on cloud nine coming out of the Hudson Theatre, and I still am. So, don’t hesitate to make the sacrifice of buying good seats because Tracee’s performance is well worth it. It will be an unforgettable experience to watch and engage in."
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Judy S from Wilmington on Jul 10, 2026
Must see Every Brilliant Thing!
"Tracee Ellis Ross did a fantastic job performing this show! Audience participation is involved and she directed the people joining her performance from the crowd very well and stayed in character. It was funny, sad, thought provoking and sometimes very serious. The message was what every human should know. The only thing that I didn’t like was sometimes I couldn’t hear what the people picked from the audience was saying. This was my only complaint. Go see this production!"
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Jodie P from Bear on Jul 8, 2026
Terrific One Man Show
"Mariska was wonderful in this play. We were so lucky to get tickets for her last performance and her husband was in it as the character's husband so it was really special. It was fun, the audience participation was amazing, it was sad and touching and moving!!! I highly recommend it but don't know how the next performer will do but it is a great play!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 6, 2026
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About
Every Brilliant Thing
Every Brilliant Thing is an exhilarating and heartwarming play, in which a person 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—big, small, and everything in between—that makes life worth living.
