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FREE SHOW: Every Brilliant Thing at the portsmouth library

Every Brilliant Thing is a story told from the perspective of a single performer. An immersive storytelling experience performed in the round that blends comedy, improv, and audience interaction to tell the story of someone growing up in the shadow of their mother's struggle with suicidal depression while learning to grapple with their journey. Surprisingly charming and delightful, Every Brilliant Thing provides a life-affirming jolt of humanism, reminding us that hope comes from the miracles of life.

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From Broadway to Norfolk: Every Brilliant Thing on The Daily

The conversation around Every Brilliant Thing just got a little louder and a little closer to home.

A recent episode of The Daily, from The New York Times, shines a spotlight on the global impact of this deeply personal, life-affirming play. The episode features Daniel Radcliffe, currently performing the show on Broadway, and Mariska Hargitay, who is set to take over the role later this spring.

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Every Brilliant Thing: The Tour at The Elizabeth River Trail at Pagoda Ice Cream

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EVERY BRILLIANT THING, a Part of the Norfolk Theatre Festival

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VEER Magazine: Virginia Stage Closes Season with Every Brilliant Thing

By Jerome Langston

“Every Brilliant Thing is a play that I have seen more often than any other play that I’ve directed,” says Tom Quaintance, the Producing Artistic Director of Virginia Stage Company, during a recent phone chat earlier this week. It’s quite the striking statement from this long-time AD and theatre director, who has obviously seen a whole lot of shows during his decades long career. Tom led VSC’s 2022 production of Every Brilliant Thing, which closed out season 43. Now it’s bringing season 46 to a fitting close, with a short run production on stage at the Wells, that also celebrates its successful touring production — a show that has impacted thousands of people with its over 70 performances.

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Every Brilliant Thing | Returning to The Wells Theatre Stage

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JMU | Norfolk theater group brings ‘brilliant’ display of mental health struggles to JMU

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WHSV3: Traveling theatre group to hold free performance of ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ at JMU

A play to be performed at James Madison University on Tuesday hopes to inspire conversations on topics like depression and suicide. In partnership with Sentara, the Norfolk-based Virginia Stage Company will perform the one-man play “Every Brilliant Thing” at 5:30 p.m. in the Hall of Presidents on the third floor of D-Hall as part of its traveling tour.