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
With John Cameron Mitchell as Mary through April 26, 2026!
After delighting audiences at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, Cole Escola's brand new play hits to Broadway! Oh Mary! Is a dark comedy, about 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, 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
1 hour 20 minutes
Dates
Open Run
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- Simi Lu as Mary's Teacher
- John Andrew Morrison as Mary's Husband
- Jenn Harris as Mary's Chaperone
- Tony Macht as Mary's Husband's Assistant
- Maya Rudloph as Mary
- Meg Stalter as Mary (From July 6)
Further cast
Hannah Solow, Martin Landry and Jackie Sanders
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
2026 Olivier Awards
- Noël Coward award for best new entertainment or comedy play
2025 Tony Awards
Nominations
- 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
Customer reviews
1 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)
Joanna vicinanza
The Funniest Play Ever
I have been to The Theater on and off Broadway for over 30 years, and have never laughed as much as I did with O Mary. Excellent show and I give all the actors A 5 star Rating! My Daughter and I are going to buy tickets again. ... Read more
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