"Great retrospective and Detective Benson was a perfect pick for this subject matter. Beautiful. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 13, 2026
Mariska!
"Mariska Hargitay is amazing and did an excellent job! Loved it! Would see it again! "
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Krista H from Grandville on Jun 13, 2026
Brilliant
"This is such a fun, thought-provoking, moving show. Mariska Hargitay was absolutely brilliant and made the entire experience a fantastic one. She is perfect for this role! Sitting on stage was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I was thrilled to have a line and get to interact with Mariska. I was 1427. If you have the chance to see the show, just go. You won’t regret it! "
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Breanna E from Carlisle on Jun 12, 2026
Fun & Engaging!
"I loved the BRILLIANT conversational cadence. It profoundly presented how simple pleasures that are life's treasures can slip through our fingers. MARISKA was profoundly attuned. What we know of her, professionally & personally, was beautifully displayed in the interactive, inner-child, fun, energy, introspection, music, laughter, wake-up call to all adults! So relatable..a lesson in how to live the rest of your life. "
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elizabeth s from Springfield on Jun 12, 2026
best play i've ever seen
"it was incredible. I cried my way through it. It brought me hope again after losing my Dad recently. It was a very healing experience. Absolutely beautiful. "
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Deena N from Toronto on Jun 11, 2026
Incredible!!
"Mariska was absolutely amazing, and play was beautifully written!! Some topics may be heavy for kids"
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Lainey T from Albuquerque on Jun 11, 2026
Hilarious and interactive!
"I went to see Mariska Hargitay and it was the most fun I’ve had in a long time. She was hilarious and quick on her feet, and the whole show was so interactive and filled with lots of audience participation and improv! It was a core memory for sure!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 11, 2026
Amazing performance
"The performance of Every Brilliant Thing that we attended was truly amazing. Mariska Hargitay wrapped the entire theater up in her story telling, to the point where you forgot that it wasn’t her personal story. Moving and funny… energetic and poignant. Truly a subject matter that needs to be discussed and confronted in this way… the way that reminds us all that we share these experiences. We cried, we laugh and we were left speechless… all within a 90 min time period. Truly incredible!"
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Matthew M from Coventry on Jun 11, 2026
Life changing
"This play was amazing. Not only was it fulfilling my lifelong dream to see Mariska but it was about mental health it was so close to home for me. As far as emotionally unavailable parents. Also we just lost our home to a fire and have been struggling on how to deal and move on. My husband and I left there determined to feel. To live. And to make a list of every brilliant thing "
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deborah c from Wilbraham on Jun 11, 2026
Devastating, funny, life affirming
"I was just gutted by Mariska Hargitay's take on Every Brilliant Thing. I laughed, I cried (well, wept might be more accurate), and I walked away rejuvenated. I cannot speak highly enough of this show. "
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Katherine V from Pittsburgh on Jun 10, 2026
Amazing Enjoyable Show
"Love everything about the show. Storytelling was great - Uplifting, poignant and heartfelt! Mariska did an amazing job - So inviting, down to earth and engaging with the audience. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 8, 2026
Run, don't walk to see Mariska Harkitay's brilliance!
"I loved Mariska Hargitay's authenticity. She has incredible stage presence and I am in awe of her talent. I loved the concept/storyline of Every Brilliant Thing. The audience participation aspect was fantastic, lending further authenticity to the show. Kudos to everyone who had a part in creating and directing this brilliant show. I will not forget it."
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Mediha Q from Greenwich on Jun 8, 2026
A Resonating Rollercoaster Ride of Emotions
"Is it a comedy, a drama, or a musical? How about all three! I simply cannot categorize this engaging, clever and deeply entertaining show. It truly does not fit into any box. The writing is so smart, and the role was practically written for Mariska Hargitay. She simply soars in a one-woman, set-less show, engaging with the audience throughout, and breaking the deeply personal tension with spot-on comedic timing. We had an absolutely wonderful time."
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Nicole B from Pittsburgh on Jun 8, 2026
A Brilliant Production
"This play exceeded my expectations. The writing, directing and acting were sensational from start to finish. It was so moving. Marissa Hargitay was outstanding. I would be happy to see this show again. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 7, 2026
She can dance! She can sing! She does Every Brilliant Thing!
"I’m a big fan of Mariska’s. I love her endearing heart. She demonstrated yet again her passion and compassion. Her energy is outstanding and she truly seemed to love performing on the stage.
My only issue was that I chose to sit around the stage and had a little difficulty hearing her because I was behind her most of the time. Microphones helped immensely for the audience members who had a reading. I hope others enjoy it as much as I did! Thank you for entertaining us Mariska!
Lori, Your Friend from Oregon ❤️"
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Lori C from Willamina on Jun 7, 2026
Mariska is amazing!! Don’t miss it
"All the emotions!!! Mariska slayed it!!"
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Brooke W from Portland on Jun 6, 2026
Mariska Nails it!!
"It was funny, professional, interactive with the audience and everyone can relate to her story!!”"
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Julie M from Mesa on Jun 5, 2026
Magnificent.
"Captures the gut-punch of depression and ripple effect so well. Tastefully tackles the heaviness and complexity of life and mental illness, while somehow bringing humor and hope. Mariska dominates. A gift to see her in this role. Audience participation is a fun piece that will keep the show fresh even with repeat viewings. It’s my favorite. "
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Elizabeth P from Reynoldsburg on Jun 5, 2026
She is a wonderful actor
"Loved the story and how it was developed throughout the play"
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Joy E from Alta Loma on Jun 4, 2026
High-energy, laughter, tears
"The play itself was unique, in both its topic, and its presentation. Ms. Hargitay brought high energy and quick thinking to a show heavy on audience participation. That participation was unpredictable, and she ran with it spectacularly! It had all the feels. "
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Janet E from Seneca Falls on Jun 4, 2026
Absolutely phenomenal!!
"We saw Mariska perform this role so beautifully, so fully, that I forgot about her prior characters or anything else. I was enraptured the whole show and was never bored. Highly recommend. "
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Jessica L from Cedar Park on Jun 1, 2026
Best show on Broadway
"Just saw this yesterday. This was by far the best Broadway show we have ever seen! Mariska Hargitay was fabulous!!! Put this show on the top of your list. "
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kelley v from Latham on Jun 1, 2026
Mariska Hargitay is a Brilliant Thing
"I had no idea what to expect, what the show was about, what the setting would be like. Nothing. From her first words, Mariska Hargitay was like a bolt of lightning. She moved the audience from rapt attention, to laughter, to tears and back during the most energetic 2 hour+ performance I've ever seen. The premise is brilliant, and at the performance I saw, the audience members who participated were outstanding. A completely engulfing, unexpected pleasure that still lingers. Don't miss her brilliance."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 1, 2026
Every Brilliant Thing doesn’t disappoint
"I was absolutely blown away by the whole experience of Every Brilliant Thing. The story itself was captivating from the first line. The tough content of the effects of depression & suicide was handled in ways to try to bring very real subjects to the forefront of our minds & raise awareness of such matters. Mariska was phenomenal in this role & shined as the brilliant actor she truly is! "
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Renita F from Beattyville on Jun 1, 2026
Amazingly touching!
"Mariska was fabulous! It was a serious subject that was written phenomenally, it kept it light and funny with a strong message. I walked away knowing that 'you will not always feel the way you are feeling' when things get tough. She was warm and comedic and pulled it off brilliantly! Great job, Mariska! xo"
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Lisa V from New Milford on Jun 1, 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.
