Duncan MacMillan
Duncan MacMillan is an author, playwright whose BroadwayWorld credits include Every Brilliant Thing, Rosmersholm, and 1984.
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Co-Director Jeremy Herrin, Production Stage Manager Jhanaë K-C Bonnick, Assistant Stage Manager Fatimah Amill, Dresser to Daniel Radcliffe Sandy Binion; Daniel Radcliffe, Associate Director Laura Dupper, Associate Director David Hull, Head of Props Maddie Bucci, Production Assistant Nat Jimenez Torres and Playwright and Co-Director Duncan MacMillan
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03/16/2026
From: Photos: Inside EVERY BRILLIANT THING Opening Night with Daniel Radcliffe & More
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Play
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Videos
Video: Symone and Baby Love Star in HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Drag Parody Series
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-07-09 17:44:23
Video: Mariska Hargitay Takes Final Bow in EVERY BRILLIANT THING on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2026-07-06 09:43:56
Video: House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3 Preview: Rhaenyra Rules
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-30 16:30:36
Video: Mariska Hargitay on Her Broadway Debut: 'A Very Profound Experience'
by Luka Vonier - 2026-06-10 10:50:31
Video: HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Debuts New Season 3 Teaser; Release Date Set
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-27 11:12:20
Video: Daniel Radcliffe Looks Back on EQUUS in Career-Spanning Interview
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-15 10:55:07
Video: Daniel Radcliffe Celebrates Opening Night of EVERY BRILLIANT THING
by Luka Vonier - 2026-03-17 15:16:22
Video: How Daniel Radcliffe Surprises Audience Members at EVERY BRILLIANT THING
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-03 12:51:27
Video: Daniel Radcliffe Explains What EVERY BRILLIANT THING Is All About
by Luka Vonier - 2026-02-20 13:49:30
Video: House Targaryen Returns in HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Season 3 Teaser
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-19 11:17:07
Video: George R. R. Martin Talks Bringing GAME OF THRONES to the Stage
by Stephi Wild - 2026-02-19 09:33:36
Video: Daniel Radcliffe Previews Broadway Return in EVERY BRILLIANT THING
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-18 11:41:12
News
A CHRISTMAS CAROL CONTINUES to Open at Old Fire Station
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026
Jonny Donahoe's satirical sequel follows Scrooge seven years after his redemption, exploring systemic wealth and the housing crisis through a Victorian-set comedy at Oxford's Old Fire Station.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026
Jonny Donahoe's satirical sequel follows Scrooge seven years after his redemption, exploring systemic wealth and the housing crisis through a Victorian-set comedy at Oxford's Old Fire Station.
THE COURTROOM to Stage Deportation Trial Benefit in Lexington Cathedral
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026
Earendel Theatricals will present a one-night-only benefit performance of THE COURTROOM, an immersive staged reading of actual immigration court transcripts, at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Lexington. Proceeds support the Catholic Diocese of Lexington's immigrant legal aid fund.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026
Earendel Theatricals will present a one-night-only benefit performance of THE COURTROOM, an immersive staged reading of actual immigration court transcripts, at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Lexington. Proceeds support the Catholic Diocese of Lexington's immigrant legal aid fund.
Student Blog: 100 Brilliant Things about College Life in NYC
by Student Blogger: Imogen Buck - Oct 5, 2026
While reading and seeing Duncan Macmillan's renowned play, Every Brilliant Thing, I felt it was fitting to compile a list of 100 brilliant things about my life as a communications and theatre student in New York City.
by Student Blogger: Imogen Buck - Oct 5, 2026
While reading and seeing Duncan Macmillan's renowned play, Every Brilliant Thing, I felt it was fitting to compile a list of 100 brilliant things about my life as a communications and theatre student in New York City.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, PROOF and More Set for Stage Door Theatre 53rd Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2026
Stage Door Theatre has revealed its 53rd mainstage season featuring five productions including works by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwrights and a co-production with the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2026
Stage Door Theatre has revealed its 53rd mainstage season featuring five productions including works by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwrights and a co-production with the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.
GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING to Transfer to London After RSC Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company's stage adaptation of George R. R. Martin's Westeros saga will move to London following a sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company's stage adaptation of George R. R. Martin's Westeros saga will move to London following a sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Cast and Creative Team Set for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Burbage Theatre Co
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2026
Burbage Theatre Co has revealed the full cast and creative team for William Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing,' the opening production of the company's 15th Season. Trinity Repertory Company member Stephen Thorne directs the 16-member ensemble.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2026
Burbage Theatre Co has revealed the full cast and creative team for William Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing,' the opening production of the company's 15th Season. Trinity Repertory Company member Stephen Thorne directs the 16-member ensemble.
APING JANE to Open at Tipping Point Theatre in Northville
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026
Tipping Point Theatre will present a developmental production of APING JANE, a solo comedy by Aurora Real de Asua that explores Jane Goodall's life through the perspective of animals and humans she encountered.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026
Tipping Point Theatre will present a developmental production of APING JANE, a solo comedy by Aurora Real de Asua that explores Jane Goodall's life through the perspective of animals and humans she encountered.
Review: LUNGS at The Weekend Theater in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 17, 2026
What did our critic think of LUNGS at The Weekend Theater?
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 17, 2026
What did our critic think of LUNGS at The Weekend Theater?
Duncan Macmillan's PEOPLE, PLACES, AND THINGS Gets a Staged Reading for One Weekend Only
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 13, 2026
The Manila theater community is treated to a strictly one-weekend-only staged reading of Duncan Macmillan’s acclaimed play 'People, Places, and Things.'
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 13, 2026
The Manila theater community is treated to a strictly one-weekend-only staged reading of Duncan Macmillan’s acclaimed play 'People, Places, and Things.'
Photos: Mariska Hargitay Performs EVERY BRILLIANT THING at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
See photos of Mariska Hargitay performing EVERY BRILLIANT THING at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, where the Law & Order: SVU star opened the company's 2026 New Works Festival with two benefit performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
See photos of Mariska Hargitay performing EVERY BRILLIANT THING at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, where the Law & Order: SVU star opened the company's 2026 New Works Festival with two benefit performances.
Photos: Mariska Hargitay Performs EVERY BRILLIANT THING at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026
Check out photos of Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor Mariska Hargitay kicking off TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 23rd Annual New Works Festival at Lucie Stern Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026
Check out photos of Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor Mariska Hargitay kicking off TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 23rd Annual New Works Festival at Lucie Stern Theatre.
Review Roundup: GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING is Now Playing at The RSC
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026
The reviews are in for Royal Shakespeare Company's world premiere of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a new play based on novels by George R. R. Martin. Read the reviews here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026
The reviews are in for Royal Shakespeare Company's world premiere of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a new play based on novels by George R. R. Martin. Read the reviews here!
Photos: See New GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING Pics
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026
New production photos are here for Game of Thrones: The Mad King, the RSC's world premiere play now running at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026
New production photos are here for Game of Thrones: The Mad King, the RSC's world premiere play now running at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
Review: GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford Upon Avon
by Clementine Scott - Aug 9, 2026
With some reluctance, longtime fans of Game of Thrones have acknowledged that the novel series that inspired the era-defining HBO fantasy show – George RR Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire – will likely never be finished, and the franchise will be chiefly remembered for its disappointing TV ending. The next best thing, then, is The Mad King, a play that attempts to resolve some of the series’ central mysteries, and put an end to many a heated Reddit debate.
by Clementine Scott - Aug 9, 2026
With some reluctance, longtime fans of Game of Thrones have acknowledged that the novel series that inspired the era-defining HBO fantasy show – George RR Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire – will likely never be finished, and the franchise will be chiefly remembered for its disappointing TV ending. The next best thing, then, is The Mad King, a play that attempts to resolve some of the series’ central mysteries, and put an end to many a heated Reddit debate.
3 Broadway Shows Close This Weekend
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 8, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Cats: The Jellicle Ball takes its final bow at the Broadhurst Theatre following 21 previews and 141 regular performances; Every Brilliant Thing concludes its limited run at the Hudson Theatre after 22 previews and 169 regular performances; and Death of a Salesman concludes its run at the Winter Garden Theatre after 36 previews and 131 regular performances.
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 8, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Cats: The Jellicle Ball takes its final bow at the Broadhurst Theatre following 21 previews and 141 regular performances; Every Brilliant Thing concludes its limited run at the Hudson Theatre after 22 previews and 169 regular performances; and Death of a Salesman concludes its run at the Winter Garden Theatre after 36 previews and 131 regular performances.
Photos: First Look At GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 1, 2026
See the first group portrait from George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones: The Mad King, the RSC's new stage epic premiering in Stratford-upon-Avon.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 1, 2026
See the first group portrait from George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones: The Mad King, the RSC's new stage epic premiering in Stratford-upon-Avon.
George R. R. Martin’s GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING Cancels First Week of Previews
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company's Game of Thrones: The Mad King remains on schedule to officially open next month despite canceling its first week of preview performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company's Game of Thrones: The Mad King remains on schedule to officially open next month despite canceling its first week of preview performances.
Photos: Tracee Ellis Ross Takes Bows In EVERY BRILLIANT THING
by Jennifer Broski - Jul 17, 2026
Six-time Emmy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Tracee Ellis Ross is making her Broadway debut in the 2026 Tony Award-nominated play EVERY BRILLIANT THING. Check out photos of her taking her bows here!
by Jennifer Broski - Jul 17, 2026
Six-time Emmy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Tracee Ellis Ross is making her Broadway debut in the 2026 Tony Award-nominated play EVERY BRILLIANT THING. Check out photos of her taking her bows here!
Photos: First Look at Tracee Ellis Ross in EVERY BRILLIANT THING
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2026
We have your first look at six-time Emmy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Tracee Ellis Ross, making her Broadway debut in the 2026 Tony Award-nominated play EVERY BRILLIANT THING. Check out photos here.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2026
We have your first look at six-time Emmy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Tracee Ellis Ross, making her Broadway debut in the 2026 Tony Award-nominated play EVERY BRILLIANT THING. Check out photos here.
Photos: George R. R. Martin’s GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company has released all new rehearsal photos for the world premiere of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a new play based on the novels by George R. R. Martin. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company has released all new rehearsal photos for the world premiere of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a new play based on the novels by George R. R. Martin. Check out the photos here!
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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