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[n2nbaby]

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Reviews#75

Posted: 5/30/26 at 9:03am

I don’t understand anyone saying there is no pay off at the end. It’s a beautiful little show about accepting loss and loving your life. I’m not sure what people expect lol

[Nettik]

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Reviews#76

Posted: 5/30/26 at 10:24am

People want Daniel/Mariska to walk around at the finale and personally hand them a stack of Post-It notes and tell them that them seeing Every Brilliant Thing on Broadway can be their first entry on their list. 

[broadfan327]

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Reviews#77

Posted: 5/30/26 at 2:07pm

I guess I was expecting something more profound than "things will get better".

[mufish]

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Reviews#78

Posted: 6/2/26 at 9:12pm

Saw this Saturday night to close out a 4 show trip. Had hoped to see this with Radcliffe, but things just didn't line up - but when Hargitay was announced, I thought it might be a cool experience having watched her on television for many years! It was perhaps a bit long (I want to say I was leaving my seat about 10:30?) though it didn't start until 10-15 minutes after the stated 8:30 start time.

In any case, was this my favorite thing ever? No, but it was a nice evening and unlike some plays, I thought it was clear what the piece was written to convey (honestly I thought it wouldn't be as funny) and with a little prodding, the audience participants were pretty good and there was one wild moment...

 

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The audience member chosen to be the school counselor was at first mortified to put her sock on her hand, but eventually did it. However, when it came time for her to put it back on later in the show, she couldn't find it(?!) so Mariska took her shoe and sock off and gave it to the woman, who did not hesitate for a second to put it on her hand.

For those who care about such things, Mariska did stage door. By the time I got out there (was sitting in the dress circle) there was already a row of people on the barricade, at least some of whom had been at the matinee and came back since she not surprisingly didn't come out after that. I have no way of knowing if she's the first performer to ever do this, but in a first for my own experience, Mariska came out with a clipboard that she used to sign Playbills on. She does not take photos, and she will only sign Playbills, window cards, or the index cards from the show.

She was out there for a while...I didn't put a timer on it but the first photo I took of her was at 10:45 so she came out fairly quickly and signed for maybe a half hour? My advice for the stage door is to not expect to have an opportunity for an extended exchange with her - she's not rude, in fact she's trying to do something for everyone but it's impossible with how crowded it is. Just have whatever ready to hand over, say thank you when she hands it back, and as many people as possible will go home with a little something extra!

[Jordan Catalano]

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Reviews#79

Posted: 6/2/26 at 9:36pm

Anyone know how the rush line has been for her? And where have Rush seats been located?

[sassylash3s]

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Reviews#80

Posted: 6/10/26 at 12:47pm

Saw the show last night with Mariska. I’d call it good rather than great, but I did enjoy it. I was particularly surprised and delighted when Betty Buckley, sitting in the first row of onstage seating, was cast in the role of Mrs Patterson.

[steven22]

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Reviews#81

Posted: 6/10/26 at 1:14pm

sassylash3s said: "Saw the show last night with Mariska. I’d call it good rather than great, but I did enjoy it. I was particularly surprised and delighted when Betty Buckley, sitting in the first row of onstage seating, was cast in the role of Mrs Patterson."

I also saw the show last night as a big Mariska fan, and I just was not into the show, but I appreciated it

[MezzA101]

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Reviews#82

Posted: 6/12/26 at 4:22pm

Mariska Hargitay Sprinted From Her Broadway Theater to the Knicks Game

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/mariska-hargitay-left-broadway-show-to-attend-knicks-finals-1236619587/

I took four minutes off the running time of my show, and I knew the traffic would be crazy, so I sprinted from the Hudson Theater on 44th and 6th to MSG,”

[TheatreMonkey]

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Reviews#83

Posted: 6/12/26 at 4:53pm

MezzA101 said: "Mariska Hargitay Sprinted From Her Broadway Theater to the Knicks Game

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/mariska-hargitay-left-broadway-show-to-attend-knicks-finals-1236619587/

I took four minutes off the running time of my show, and I knew the traffic would be crazy, so I sprinted from the Hudson Theater on 44th and 6th to MSG,”"

I'm...conflicted about this. There was really no way to give a full performance and miss the first four minutes of the game? Yes, it's just 4 minutes (or at least, she says) but rushing isn't a good look. Then again, I'm not the biggest Sports Ball fan. 

[uncageg]

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Reviews#84

Posted: 6/12/26 at 5:17pm

If it were me, I wouldn't put it out there that I shaved time off of a performance to get to a basketball game. I am curious as to whether she rushed through parts or cut bits and pieces to shave off the time. And she could have done the whole show and still been there for the 1st quarter.

Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder

Updated On: 6/12/26 at 05:17 PM

[TalksAboutBruno]

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Reviews#85

Posted: 6/12/26 at 5:23pm

To be fair, the show is already running 10+ minutes longer with her than with Daniel Radcliffe.

"Lentils are one thing..."

[MezzA101]

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Reviews#86

Posted: 6/18/26 at 12:41pm

Mariska Hargitay: Special Broadway Unit (With an Assist From Jalen Brunson)

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/theater/mariska-hargitay-broadway-every-brilliant-thing.html?unlocked_article_code=1.rFA.6Z43.K2qk9NsU03Oh&smid=nytcore-android-share