“Cole Escola’s Oh, Mary! is not just funny: It is dizzyingly, breathtakingly funny, the kind of funny that ambushes your body into uncontained laughter.”
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Oh, Mary!
Lyceum Theatre · 1h 20m · Opened Jul 11, 2024 · Closes Jan 13, 2027
Critics' Take
Critics hail Cole Escola's irreverent farce as dizzyingly, breathtakingly funny, with the comedian delivering a tour-de-force as a boozy, cabaret-obsessed Mary Todd Lincoln in 80 riotous minutes of campy, vulgar absurdity that's Broadway's funniest comedy in years.
Critic Scorecard
33 reviewsSort:
“Rather, the play, which opened on Thursday at the Lyceum Theater, is one of the best crafted and most exactingly directed Broadway comedies in years.”
“Escola’s brilliant lunacy is the real deal.”
“Oh, Mary! on Broadway was possibly the most fun I’ve had in a theater ever in my life— a compliment I don’t give lightly.”
“With nods and hints to Charles Busch, the late, great and forever Ridiculous Everett Quinton, the Sedaris siblings, Carol Burnett, Pee-wee Herman and Absolutely Fabulous, Escola squeezes just enough juice from their influences for a mix that is entirely fresh and not to be missed.”
Audience Scorecard
16.1K audience reviews
A
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Awards Scorecard
2024-25 season77
Decorated
Won Best Actor (Play) + 1 more
Pulitzer Prize for Drama Finalist (2025)
Outer Critics:3 winsDrama League:2 wins / 3 nomsDrama Desk:1 winOBA Award:1 win
Box Office Scorecard
source · Broadway League, publicweek of 8/2/2026 · rank #13 on Broadway
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Oh, Mary!?
Critics hail Cole Escola's irreverent farce as dizzyingly, breathtakingly funny, with the comedian delivering a tour-de-force as a boozy, cabaret-obsessed Mary Todd Lincoln in 80 riotous minutes of campy, vulgar absurdity that's Broadway's funniest comedy in years. (CriticScore 88/100 from 33 reviews.)
Is Oh, Mary! worth seeing?
Absolutely — Oh, Mary! is one of the season's most acclaimed shows, earning a rare 88/100 from 33 critics. Don't miss it.
What is the CriticScore for Oh, Mary!?
Oh, Mary! has a CriticScore of 88/100 based on 33 professional reviews. This is considered a "Critical Gold" show.
Is Oh, Mary! still running on Broadway?
Yes, Oh, Mary! is currently playing at Lyceum Theatre on Broadway. It is scheduled to close on January 13, 2027.
Where is Oh, Mary! playing on Broadway?
Oh, Mary! is playing at Lyceum Theatre, located at 149 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036.
How long is Oh, Mary!?
Oh, Mary! has a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes with no intermission.
Is Oh, Mary! appropriate for children?
Oh, Mary! is recommended for Ages 16+.
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Theater Scorecard
Typical VenueThe Lyceum Theatre offers good sightlines and a charming Beaux Arts ambiance, but suffers from cramped seating and small restrooms. Ideal for intimate dramas, but patrons should be prepared for less comfort during their visit.
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Cast Updates
Meg StalterDepartingas Mary Todd Lincoln
Sep 12, 2026
Final performance as title star after run beginning July 6.
SourceRyo KamibayashiDepartingas Mary's Husband's Assistant
Sep 13, 2026
Final bow in the play September 13.
SourceBowen YangJoining (Limited)as Mary Todd Lincoln
Sep 15, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
12-week engagement as next title star at Lyceum Theatre; Broadway debut.
SourcePreviously in This Show
Current Cast
- Meg StalterMary Todd LincolnBroadway debut
- Phillip James BrannonMary's Husband
- Barrett FoaMary's Teacher
- Ryo KamibayashiMary's Husband's Assistant
- Bianca LeighMary's Chaperone
Original Broadway Cast
- Cole EscolaMary Todd LincolnWinner: Actor (Play)Broadway debut
- Conrad RicamoraMary's HusbandNom: Featured Actor (Play)
- James ScullyMary's TeacherBroadway debut
- Bianca LeighMary's Chaperone
- Tony MachtMary's Husband's AssistantBroadway debut
Notable Replacements
- Tituss BurgessMary Todd Lincoln
- Cole EscolaMary Todd LincolnWinner: Actor (Play)
- Betty GilpinMary Todd LincolnBroadway debut
- Jane KrakowskiMary Todd Lincoln
- John Cameron MitchellMary Todd Lincoln
- Jinkx MonsoonMary Todd Lincoln
- Maya RudolphMary Todd LincolnBroadway debut
- Hannah SolowMary Todd Lincoln
Creative Team
- Cole EscolaPlaywright
- Sam PinkletonDirector
- Daniel KlugerMusic
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 88/100 (33 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Jul 11, 2024
- Closes
- Jan 13, 2027
- Running
- 2+ years on Broadway
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Intermissions
- 0
- Age
- Ages 16+
- Synopsis
- Cole Escola's uproarious comedy imagines Mary Todd Lincoln as a miserable, hard-drinking woman who dreams of becoming a cabaret star while her husband prepares for that fateful night at Ford's Theatre.
- Data Last Updated
- August 9, 2026
