There was nothing familiar about this."
Despite her initial anxiety, she expressed gratitude for the artistic breakthrough.
"It was so difficult, and everything about it was new, and yet it was such an incredible thing," she said.
"Talk about 'Feel the fear and do it anyway.'"
Personal Touch
Hargitay also opened up about her relationship with Hermann, whom she married in 2004. "My husband is my North Star, and my kids are my teachers," she said.
During the final performance, Hermann directly participated in the narrative from his seat before stepping forward. "Will you marry me?"
he asked. He later presented her with a bouquet of flowers at the curtain call.
"I love you," he said.
The online documentation captured the unique closing performance with the caption: "A very special Sam, for Mariska's final show."
What's Next
Following Hargitay's departure, actress Tracee Ellis Ross will take over the production from July 7 until it closes on August 9, 2026.
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Hargitay will then travel to California for the TheatreWorks Silicon Valley benefit performance, which benefits both the company and her Joyful Heart Foundation.
