Tracee Ellis Ross to Lead Broadway Revival of Every Brilliant Thing

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross will make her Broadway debut this summer, taking over the lead role in the play Every Brilliant Thing at the Hudson Theatre. Ross, known for her roles in Black-ish and Girlfriends, will begin performances on July 7 and continue through August 9.

She succeeds actress Mariska Hargitay, who will herself make her Broadway debut when she begins performances on May 26. Hargitay is taking over for the production's original star, Daniel Radcliffe, whose final performance is scheduled for May 24. The play, which opened on March 12, has been extended multiple times and will now run through August.

The one-person show, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jeremy Herrin, follows a character who, as a child, begins compiling a list of everything worth living for after a parent's suicide attempt. The list evolves as the character grows into adulthood, with the narrative exploring themes of hope and healing. The production is interactive, often incorporating audience participation.

In a statement, playwright Duncan Macmillan expressed his enthusiasm for Ross joining the cast, saying he has long been a fan of her work and that her quick wit,...