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[Broadway, 2026]
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[West End, 2019]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[West End, 2016]
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Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Play

Duncan Macmillan, People, Places & Things

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Exclusive: EVERY BRILLIANT THING’s Pre-Show: How It Works and Why Your ‘Vibes’ Matter to Daniel Radcliffe
by Michael Gioia - May 12, 2026

If you think Duncan Macmillan’s Every Brilliant Thing is a one-person play, think again. The Tony Award-nominated Best Revival relies on its audience to move the story along, and if you’re part of the crowd, you may end up getting married to Daniel Radcliffe — in the show, that is!
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Recoups Its Investment on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026

Every Brilliant Thing, starring Tony Award winner Daniel Radcliffe, has recouped its Broadway production costs. The solo play was capitalized at $5.75 million, and recouped that investment.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Will Come to the New Vic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jenny Sullivan, starring Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper at the New Vic Theatre.
2026 Tony Nominations: THE LOST BOYS and SCHMIGADOON! Lead with 12 Each
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

BroadwayWorld's official Tony Awards coverage is here! Check out the 2026 Tony nominees here and follow us throughout the season for exclusive nominee interviews, special coverage and lots more!
EVERY BRILLIANT THING To Be Presented At Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026

Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING, Duncan Macmillan's one-person interactive play starring AJ Flores, at Beaver Street Theatre in Flagstaff, AZ. All performances are Pay What You Wish.
Recap Tony Awards Eligibility Decisions of the 2025/26 Season
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2026

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2025/26 Broadway productions all leading up to Tuesday's big announcement... the Tony nominations.
Video: HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Debuts New Season 3 Teaser; Release Date Set
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 27, 2026

A new teaser is here for Season 3 of HBO's House of the Dragon, featuring the return of Matt Smith. Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke. Check out the teaser, which also features intense battle footage, fire, and, of course, dragons.
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Begins In May At Maryland Ensemble Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026

Maryland Ensemble Theatre will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING, an intimate, interactive play exploring mental health and connection, featuring a rotating cast across its run in Frederick, MD.
Video: Daniel Radcliffe Always Wanted to Do Theater Before HARRY POTTER Films
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2026

Daniel Radcliffe recently appeared in conversation with Josh Horowitz at 92NY to discuss Every Brilliant Thing. Watch the Tony winner speak about his storied career on the stage, including his roles in Equus, Merrily We Roll Along, and more.
Paines Plough Receives £750,000 Grant to Renovate ROUNDABOUT Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

Paines Plough has been awarded a £750,000 Creative Foundations Fund grant from Arts Council England to renovate ROUNDABOUT, its pop-up, in-the-round touring theatre, which has reached over 150,000 people across the UK since 2014.
Industry Pro Newsletter: P!NK to Host the Tonys + DOJ Settles With Broadway Across America
by Alex Freeman - Apr 13, 2026

On Broadway, the Justice Department's resolution of its investigation into Broadway Across America signals growing scrutiny of market power in the touring industry, while the Tony Awards season heats up with eligibility decisions, a surprise celebrity host announcement in P!NK, and a $100 million facelift planned for Studio 54.
Party of One: Broadway’s Solo Show Takeover
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 12, 2026

Broadway has a long history of one-person shows, including many that have been added to the canon in this century.  Seeing one actor powerfully create a whole world on stage can be an exceptional experience. Of course, one handers are hardly one-person projects; while there may only be one actor on stage, they are collaborating with an entire team of creatives, designers, and behind-the-scenes personnel to bring a show to life. 
Olivier Awards 2026- Complete List of Winners
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2026

London theatre's biggest night returned for its 2026 ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, where Nick Mohammed hosted the Olivier Awards. Check out a full list of winners here.
From London to NYC: See These Olivier Award-Winners on Broadway in 2026
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2026

Beyond already-running hits like Six, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, and Operation Mincemeat, the 2025/26 Broadway season is already full of Olivier Award-winning (and nominated) productions, including...
Tony Awards Committee Determines Eligibility for EVERY BRILLIANT THING and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met this week to confirm the eligibility status of three Broadway productions for the 2025-2026 season. This was the third time this season that the Tony Awards Administration Committee met to decide the eligibility for the 79th Annual Tony Awards.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Will Host LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Night
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026

Every Brilliant Thing will host an LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Night in partnership with The Trevor Project and The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Learn more here!
Dates Set For Premiere of GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026

The RSC announced the world premiere of GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING, adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from July 20 – September 5, 2026.
Mariska Hargitay Will Make Broadway Debut in EVERY BRILLIANT THING
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026

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.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 27, 2026- BEACHES Gears Up for Broadway and More
by - Mar 27, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Duncan MacMillan written?

Duncan MacMillan has written 5 shows including 1984 (Playwright), Paul Auster's City of Glass (Author), People, Places & Things (Author), Lungs (Playwright), Every Brilliant Thing (Writer).

What awards has Duncan MacMillan been nominated for?

and Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for People, Places & Things.

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