L–R: Golden Brooks, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jill Marie Jones, and Persia White. Screenshot courtesy of Instagram @misspersiawhite / Photo by: Emilio Madrid Nearly 20 years later, the lyrics to the theme song for Girlfriends, one of the culture’s most beloved comedies, still ring true as the TV show’s leading ladies reunited for Tracee Ellis Ross’ Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing at New York City’s Hudson Theatre on July 16. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images) Ross will headline the one-person play through August 9 after succeeding our other favorite fictional Olivia, Mariska Hargitay in the production. Written by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe, Every Brilliant Thing tells the story of someone who is trying to help a parent struggling with depression while also compiling a list of reasons to live. The interactive stage show also incorporates audience participation so that each performance is unique and unlike any other.