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Every Brilliant Thing Extended By Popular Demand!

09.06 – 10.29.2023

Written By
Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe
Directed By
Colm Summers
Featuring
Daniel K. Isaac

OVERVIEW

“Ice cream.” “Water fights.” “Peeing in the ocean and nobody knows.” A boy’s handwritten list to cheer up his despondent mom becomes a surprisingly funny and poignant ode to humanity. Daniel K. Isaac (Billions) takes audiences on a transcendent and tender coming-of-age journey that reminds us to pay attention to life’s smallest joys—and to each other.

Performance Information

Running Time
70 minutes, no intermission.
Warnings

Content Advisory: This production contains discussions of depression and suicide.
If you or someone you know is in crisis or thinking about self-harm or suicide, there is help available. Call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Click here for resources on mental health support and suicide prevention. Additional resources will also be available in the lobby post-show.

Age Recommendation: 16+
All Geffen Playhouse productions are intended for an adult audience; children under 10 years of age will not be admitted.

Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater
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“A Delight” “heart–affirming” “Captivating” “enthralling, immediate, and emotional” “a fun and engaging experience for everyone” “Every Brilliant Thing is, well, brilliant” “a beautiful, heartfelt, moving evening” “by the time it's over, you'll be wanting more” “A Delight” “heart–affirming” “Captivating” “enthralling, immediate, and emotional” “a fun and engaging experience for everyone” “Every Brilliant Thing is, well, brilliant” “a beautiful, heartfelt, moving evening” “by the time it's over, you'll be wanting more” “A Delight” “heart–affirming” “Captivating” “enthralling, immediate, and emotional” “a fun and engaging experience for everyone” “Every Brilliant Thing is, well, brilliant” “a beautiful, heartfelt, moving evening” “by the time it's over, you'll be wanting more”
“A Delight”

— Los Angeles Times

“heart–affirming”

— TheaterMania

“Captivating”

— Broadway World

“enthralling, immediate, and emotional”

— We Live Entertainment

“a fun and engaging experience for everyone”

— Culver City News

“Every Brilliant Thing is, well, brilliant”

— Theatrely

“a beautiful, heartfelt, moving evening”

— Theater Digest

“by the time it's over, you'll be wanting more”

— The Canyon Chronicle

Cast

Performer
Actor

Daniel K. Isaac

Performer

Understudy

u/s Performer
Actor

Leslie Stevens

u/s Performer

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Every Brilliant Thing Playbill

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