Oh, Mary! vs Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Which Show Should You See?
Based on CriticScore: Oh, Mary! has a higher critic rating (88 vs 65).
Audiences say: Oh, Mary! earns an A (Loving It), while Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club gets an A- (Liking It).
Different formats: Oh, Mary! is a play, while Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club is a musical.
Short on time? Oh, Mary! runs 1h 20m while Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club runs 2h 30m.
Budget-friendly option: Oh, Mary! has a $47 lottery for discounted tickets.
Critics hail Cole Escola's irreverent Mary Todd Lincoln farce as hilariously stupid in the best way, delivering near-constant laughs through campy absurdity and vulgar wit, though a few find it too silly and choppy to fully satisfy.
Critics are divided on this immersive revival: some praise Redmayne's performance and the stunning theater transformation, while others feel the elaborate preshow spectacle overshadows the musical's darker themes and emotional core.