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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Mark Kennedy

Tracee Ellis Ross reflects on ‘beautiful’ Broadway debut

  • 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.

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Tracee Ellis Ross is set to make Broadway debut and it’s changed the way she sees the world

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