A one-actor play featuring David Daniel. Directed by Tyler Marchant.Presented in-the-round in The Playhouse at Overture CenterAn immersive storytelling experience blends comedy, improv, and audience interaction to tell the story of a boy growing up in the shadow of mental illness, and learning to grapple with his own adult experiences with love, loss and depression. 'Every Brilliant Thing' provides a life-affirming jolt of humanism, reminding us that hope comes from the miracles of lifes minutiae. [A] heart-wrenching, hilarious play...One of the funniest plays youll ever see about depressionand possibly one of the funniest plays youll ever see, full stop... The Guardian (UK)
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Tony Awards and Nominations for Every Brilliant Thing
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Best Revival of a Play |
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Forward Theater Company
Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State Street
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608-258-4141
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