Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Mariska Hargitay (“Law & Order: SVU”, My Mom Jayne) will make her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing, beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Her solo play, which opened on Broadway this month, has extended its run to Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Hu Theatre.
The show’s current star, Tony Award® winner Daniel Radcliffe (Merrily We Roll Along, Harry Potter films), will play his final performance on Sunday, May 24. Extended weekend tickets for Everything Glow are on sale now.
“I read Everything Bright and I cried, I was happy, I laughed, I cried more, and I loved it,” said Hargitay. “I’m always drawn to themes of healing and renewal, especially when the journey is done in a complex way.” It feels like an incredible gift to make my Broadway debut, the fulfillment of a lifelong dream, in a powerfully life-affirming drama. an effort to keep ourselves in the face of light, compassion and hope.”
About Mariska Hargitay
Known worldwide for her award-winning on-screen performance as Olivia Benson in the NBC series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” this series marks Hargitay’s much-anticipated return to her home theater. Hargitay is a prominent activist, who founded the non-profit organization Joyful Heart Foundation, to help survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence and child abuse. Her advocacy work has earned her several honors over the years, including Variety’s Power of Women Karma Award, and Glamour’s Woman of the Year Award. His work as a producer has also brought important stories to light, including the Emmy-winning documentary I’m Witness, Nuns vs The Vatican, My Beautiful Stutter, and Emanuel. In 2025, Hargitay made her feature film debut, with the documentary My Mom Jayne, exploring the life, career and complex legacy of her mother, Hollywood star Jayne Mansfield. After premiering at the Cannes Film Festival, the film won Best Original Documentary at the Critics Choice Documentary Awards and The Producers Guild of America Award for Best Documentary Motion Picture, was named a New York Times Critics Pick, and continues to be praised for its emotional depth and openness.
About Everything Shiny
Everything Bright is an uplifting and heartwarming drama, in which its central character looks back on their lives and the glimmers of hope that have passed them—all told through a list of everything wonderful, beautiful, and joyful that makes life good. Written by Olivier Award nominee Duncan Macmillan (People, Places and Things) and Jonny Donahoe, and directed by Olivier & Tony Award nominee Jeremy Herrin (People, Places and Things; Wolf Hall), Everything Glows is a one-of-a-kind show that explores the dynamics between society, power and society. It has been performed worldwide in more than 80 countries on stages of various sizes, including a hit production in London’s West End in 2025, which has since transferred to the Hudson Theater on Broadway. Previews began in New York on Saturday, February 21, 2026, and the play officially opened on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Everything Beautiful features Set and Costume Design by Olivier Award winner Vicki Mortimer (Follies, Closer), Lighting Design by Tony Award winner Jack Knowles (Sunset Boulevard) and Sound Design by Tony Award nominee Tom Gibbons (1984, Gray House). Casting is by Jessica Ronane CDG, General Management is by TT Partners, and Production Manager is Jhanaë KC Bonnick. The production is produced in association with Paines Plough.
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