Oh Mary!

Laughs are rarely more than a few seconds apart. It is, without a doubt, the funniest comedy on Broadway right now
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Why see Oh Mary!?
Mary Mary Quite Contrary
Don't miss Jinkx Monsoon as first lady Mary Todd Lincoln!
After delighting audiences at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, Cole Escola's brand new play hits to Broadway! Oh Mary! Is a dark comedy, with Jinkx Monsoon playing former United States first lady Mary Todd Lincoln, whilst they break down her life from the inside, and in Escola's own words, through the lens of an idiot. Tony Award nominee Sam Pinkleton directs, and Monsoon is joined by Bianca Leigh and Tony Macht among others. Don't miss out on this exciting and hilarious chance to see the First Lady as you've never seen her!
What Is The Story?
In early 1865, Abraham Lincoln was swiftly and unknowingly approaching the end of his life. During this time, we see Mary, his "foul and hateful wife" stifled and unhappy, dealing with a life that wasn't what she intended as she works her way through her lifelong desires and unfulfilled dreams. In this raucous five-star comedic tour-de-force, we see Mary launch herself into the world of theatre with aplomb, leading to a fantastically ridiculous finale as silly as Lincoln himself was serious!
Key Information
Run Time
Dates
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- Jane Krakowski as Mary from October 14 to December 7
- Kumail Nanjiani as Mary's Husband
- Phillip James Brannon as Mary's Husband (from September 30)
- John-Andrew Morrison as Mary's Husband (from October 14)
- Michael Urie as Mary's Teacher
- James Scully as Mary's Teacher (from September 30)
- Cheyenne Jackson as Mary's Teacher (from October 14)
- Jenn Harris as Mary's Chaperone
- Tony Macht as Mary's Husband's Assistant
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Written by Cole Escola
- Directed by Sam Pinkleton
- Scenic Design by dots
- Costumes Designed by Holly Pierson
- Lighting Designed by Cha See
- Sound Designed by Daniel Kluger and Drew Levy
- Wig Design by Leah J. Loukas
- Original Music by Daniel Kluger
- Arrangements by David Dabbon
- Production Stage Manager Bryan Bauer
Awards
2025 Tony Awards
- Best Play
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play - Cole Escola
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play - Conrad Ricomora
- Best Direction of a Play
- Best Costume Design of a Play
2025 Tony Awards
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play - Cole Escola
- Best Direction of a Play
Reviews
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