Mariska Hargitay's Broadway Debut Draws 97% Capacity in 'Every Brilliant Thing'; 'Death of a Salesman' Leads Tony Hopefuls in Box Office Report
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Greg Evans
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Summary
Mariska Hargitay made her Broadway debut in 'Every Brilliant Thing' at the Hudson Theatre, drawing 97% capacity attendance in her first week. While grosses dropped from Daniel Radcliffe's record-setting $2M+ final week to $1,135,322, Hargitay's numbers are comparable to Radcliffe's earliest weeks in the role. She is scheduled to perform through July 5, 2025, with Tracee Ellis Ross taking over thereafter. The article is part of Deadline's Broadway box office report for the week ending May 31, 2026.
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Attendance at the Hudson Theatre was at 97% of capacity
Hargitay is with the show through Sunday, July 5. Tracee Ellis Ross takes over thereafter.
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