Tracee Ellis Ross will perform in Every Brilliant Thing from July 7 to August 9 at the Hudson Theatre
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The play, up for a 2026 Tony Award for Best Revival, explores life's joys and small, beautiful moments
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The production has partnered with Project Healthy Minds to promote access to mental health services
Tracee Ellis Rossis headed to Broadway.
The Emmy Award-winning actress, producer and entrepreneur will make her Broadway debut this summer inEvery Brilliant Thingat the Hudson Theatre in New York City.
This marks the fourth extension for the critically acclaimed revival, which officially opened in March after beginning previews in February starring Tony Award winnerDaniel Radcliffe.
Radcliffe — whose performance earned hima 2026 Tony nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play— is scheduled to play his final performance on May 24, before Emmy winnerMariska Hargitaytakes over the role beginning May 26 through July 5.
Ross, 53, will begin performances on July 7 and continue through Aug. 9.
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Every Brilliant Thinghas already become one of Broadway's buzziest plays of the season, and is up for a 2026 Tony for Best Revival of a Play. The show also recently won an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Solo Performance.
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Written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jeremy Herrin, the play follows a person reflecting on their life through a running list of all the small joys and beautiful moments that made life worth living.
“I've been a fan of Tracee's work for a long time and knew her quick-wit, intelligence and emotional depth would be the perfect fit forEvery Brilliant Thing,” Macmillan said in a statement. “We are beyond thrilled that she has chosen to make her Broadway debut with us this summer. We can't wait to welcome her to the Hudson Theatre, and for audiences to experience her unique take on the play.”
Ross is best known for starring as Rainbow Johnson on ABC'sBlack-ish,a role that earned her a Golden Globe Award, five NAACP Image Awards and multiple Emmy nominations. She also starred for eight seasons onGirlfriendsand has appeared in projects includingAmerican Fiction,Black MirrorandCandy Cane Lane.
Beyond acting, Ross is also the founder and co-CEO of PATTERN Beauty and recently signed a multiyear first-look deal with Fox Entertainment Studios through her production company Joy Mill Entertainment.
Every Brilliant Thinghas been performed in more than 80 countries and was previously adapted into an HBO special starring co-creator Donahoe. It transferred to Broadway following an acclaimed West End run.
The Broadway production has also formed an official partnership with mental health nonprofitProject Healthy Mindsto reduce barriers to care by making support options for mental health services easily accessible to those in need.
Tickets forEvery Brilliant Thingare on sale now.
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