Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTracee Ellis Ross (AP)Tracee Ellis Ross is making her Broadway debut in the solo show Every Brilliant Thing, which opened on Tuesday. The play explores depression through an uplifting narrative, where a narrator compiles a list of life's simple joys to encourage a depressed mother. Ross steps into a role previously held by Daniel Radcliffe and Mariska Hargitay, with the script being uniquely adapted to reflect her personal background and experiences. A significant aspect of the production is its interactive nature, requiring audience members to participate by reading items from the “brilliant things” list or playing characters. Ross described the demanding 70-minute role, which includes crowd work and a 40-page monologue, as a “sweet spot” due to its hopeful message and connection to others. In fullTracee Ellis Ross is set to make Broadway debut and it’s changed the way she sees the worldMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Tracee Ellis Ross reflects on ‘beautiful’ Broadway debut
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTracee Ellis Ross (AP)Tracee Ellis Ross is making her Broadway debut in the solo show Every Brilliant Thing, which opened on Tuesday. The play explores depression through an uplifting narrative, where a narrator compiles a list of life's simple joys to encourage a depressed mother. Ross steps into a role previously held by Daniel Radcliffe and Mariska Hargitay, with the script being uniquely adapted to reflect her personal background and experiences. A significant aspect of the production is its interactive nature, requiring audience members to participate by reading items from the “brilliant things” list or playing characters. Ross described the demanding 70-minute role, which includes crowd work and a 40-page monologue, as a “sweet spot” due to its hopeful message and connection to others. In fullTracee Ellis Ross is set to make Broadway debut and it’s changed the way she sees the worldMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
