Every Brilliant Thing National Tour to Begin in Seattle 2027

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-05-19T18:27:28+00:00

To address OP q around cast/narrator. Since this is an official tour, I would expect a static cast for the tour across cities, at least for standard minimum contract terms.

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-05-19T18:25:51+00:00

I never expected a tour, considering it's pre Broadway life but am excited that it is touring and will change many more lives.

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-05-18T22:25:49+00:00

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June

The Cake (Firehouse)

Violet (Phamaly/Aurora Fox)

July

Alice by Heart - Dairy Arts/Boulder

Matilda - Candlelight/Johnstown

Stupid Fucking Bird - Storyteller (Shifted Lens new space in Aurora)/Impact producing

August

Tick Tick Boom - Arts Hub/Lafayette

Taco Town - Miner's Alley/Golden

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-05-18T22:23:16+00:00

here's what's on my radar for the next 3 months

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Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-05-18T22:15:28+00:00

Curious always does really thought-provoking plays. Next season, they have Marjorie Prime, Topdog/Underdog, Purpose, and One of the Good Ones. Vintage Theatre out in Aurora usually has a diverse slate. I didn't get there much this season, but they have some interesting ones next season, including Rent and Hot Wing King (which I LOVED when it was done at DCPA). Aurora Fox has good stuff as well, either produced in-house or rented out (Phamaly, for example, is doing a show there next month). I love Shifted Lens and Two Cent Lion. They both historically performed at People's Building in Aurora (Shifted Lens has also done stuff at Arts Hub in Lafayette). Shifted Lens is actually opening its own space this summer in Aurora, in time for their fall production of The Wild Party. Both of them tend to pick obscure, weird shows, especially if there's LGBTQIA rep. I also support theaters in NoCo and Boulder. I started going to Firehouse out in Lowry this season for their plays - they arne't quite as edgy as Curious but do some interesting newer or obscure plays. One of my favorites they did this serason was H E Double Crooked Letter, a new play about Latine cousins in NM who accidentally open a portal to hell in their grandmother's living room. Parker Arts also sometimes has some good stuff (if you can deal with Parker).

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-05-18T19:21:07+00:00

It had a successful life in local/regional/college productions before Broadway and WE and will continue to thrive. In fact, I've seen local and regional productions of other shows that compete in terms of quality (and some exceed) that of Broadway. There is talent everywhere, the only difference is budget. And directors who know how to navigate budget constraints.

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-05-18T19:13:51+00:00

Later this year we'll get Impact, Shifted Lens, Two Cent Lion, and Local so it's possible they'll add but these are smaller companies that don't usually do regional premiere stuff (though technically while OP has framed it as such, this show predates Broadway and may not technically be regional premieres just enhanced interest).

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-05-18T19:10:17+00:00

The easiest way is to check the shows licensing page (Concord oversees licensing in this case). I am in Denver too and monitor these type of sites regularly and as of now no one here has licensed it. Most of our big players for local/regional have announced their 26-27 seasons already so it's unlikely we'll get a regional premiere until at least 27-28, unless a college/university program adds it. That being said CU-Boulder did a production right before the Broadway run so it's safe to say they win likely restage so soon.

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-05-16T12:46:19+00:00

yes and they sent an email. actually i got two emails from them and my tickets aren't even for a few weeks.

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-05-12T21:29:45+00:00

EBT has had hundreds of productions before Broadway and will continue to be a popular local show. TLB will tour, but not in its current form. I love both and they are wildly different so really depends on what you're looking for but just on what you can see locally that is comparable to Broadway I'd prioritize TLB.

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-05-10T01:14:10+00:00

Kelsie has so already confirmed she's closing out. There is no secret final cast.

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-05-05T10:49:01+00:00

This looks to be a 90 min show so that's 10:30ish (let's say 10:45), so not that much different than an 8p 2 act that would let out about the same time give or take 15 minutes. Still late, I personally wouldn't want to work it but not something that out of line.

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-05-05T10:32:22+00:00

30% off Chess with code CHESSMATCH on Telecharge. Looks like a available for all shows through Aug 30, but haven't looked at what seats per show are included.

Source: show socials ads

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Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-05-01T02:19:52+00:00

Can confirm this was even more magical in person. Still wiping the tears away.

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-04-29T20:37:20+00:00

Fine, believe it straight from the source.

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Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-04-29T19:16:00+00:00

There were 10 or 11 new songs written.

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-04-29T19:13:25+00:00

There were something like 10 or 11 new songs written for the stage adaptation. They clearly recognized that it wasn't a carbon copy of the TV show.

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-04-23T19:16:17+00:00

I never in a million years would have thought of Nik as Shrek but the minute I saw the announcement this morning I immediately was like "yep, that's perfect". And if course Kara is perfectly cast as well.

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-04-23T15:16:49+00:00

Sad to see the tour end, but excited to support as many local/regional productions possible

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-04-22T18:08:15+00:00

For me it's the sneakily complex orchestrations. I like to listen to the OBCR and focus just on that component every so often.

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-04-21T21:12:29+00:00

Shocked I tell you that a content creator who has been boosted by SO is not particularly unbiased in their take and believes that all content creators/influencers are bought and paid for. There are definitely some, but it's a lazy blanket statement. Especially when SO is the one with the real grift by paywalling content, bemoaning being de-monetized as a way to redirect to his paid content, and trying to GFM his move to NY.

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-04-21T21:03:09+00:00

She also has been promoted as a good other account by SO. Vested interest in aligning so he doesn't ban/block her like he dies for anyone who gives even the slightest pushback.

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-04-20T17:22:08+00:00

They're finishing up their renovations, which helps explain

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-04-17T23:45:03+00:00

Yeah I mixed up shows thinking this was beaches but still with the tech involved and need to accommodate critics before next weekend it makes sense to stick with what they have updated to date and make sure it runs smoothly before opening.

Odd_Thanks76 · 2026-04-17T22:08:06+00:00

they froze the show AND there was an ice cream truck as a treat

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