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Broadway’s hit comedy Oh, Mary! will welcome three new stars this summer. Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Urie, and Jenn Harris will join the Tony-winning production beginning Monday, August 4.
Cole Escola has revealed their picks for an Oh, Mary! film adaptation, including Linda Hunt, Cherry Jones, and Miss Piggy doing Mary Todd Lincoln in a Muppets version.
Oh, Mary! fans hoping to see Amy Sedaris take on the role of Mary Todd Lincoln might be out of luck. Watch a video of her discussing taking on the role in Cole Escola's comedy on Amy Poehler's podcast.
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William Michals will return to Olney Theatre Center, to reprise his 2018 performance as Emile de Becque along with his co-star Jessica Lauren Ball, who played Nellie Forbush, in a one-night concert version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific.
Warner Bros. has just dropped the first teaser trailer for The Cat in the Hat, the upcoming animated film based on the beloved book by Dr. Seuss. Watch it now!
Broadway in Worcester has revealed its 2025-2026 season featuring Tony Award winners James Monroe Iglehart, Matt Doyle, and Lindsay Mendez. Learn more here!
Following their Tony win for Oh, Mary!, Cole Escola visited Late Night with Seth Meyers this week to discuss the honor, the continued success of the play, and what it is like watching other actors take on the iconic role of Mary Todd Lincoln. Watch the interview now!
Tony winner Cole Escola is on their way out of Oh, Mary! but before they depart they welcomed a bunch of special guests to the Lyceum Theatre. Check out photos backstage with special guests Timothee Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Robert De Niro, Henry Winkler, Tate Donovan, Quinta Brunson, Andrew Garfield, and JC Chasez.
Tonight, June 18, Broadway fans can tune in to Late Night with Seth Meyers to see Cole Escola discuss their hit play, Oh, Mary! Escola's appearance on the show will air 12:35/11:35c on NBC.
Jinkx Monsoon is your next Mary Todd Lincoln! The RuPaul's Drag Race icon just announced that she will be taking over the role August 4 through September 27.
OH, MARY! has broken the Lyceum house record (for the 12th time). Learn more about the Tony Award wining Broadway show here and see how to purchase tickets.
Google is spotlighting Oh, Mary! with a special note when you search for the Tony-winning play. Today, when you search 'Oh, Mary!' on the platform, a special message will pop up that references Mary Todd Lincoln's 'bratty curls.'
Disney's Snow White, starring Broadway alums Rachel Zegler and Andrew Burnap, will be available to stream on Disney+ beginning on Wednesday, June 11. The movie previously made its digital debut on May 13.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at 7:30pm ET at NYU Skirball. See photos from the red carpet here! Learn more about the awards here!
Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at 7:30pm ET at NYU Skirball. See photos of the winners here!
Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball. Check out the full list of winners from the big night here!
Additional presenters and performances have been announced for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards, being held this Sunday, June 1 at NYU Skirball. Learn more here!
It was a regular pink pony club at the Booth Theatre last week. Midwest princess Chappell Roan stopped by Oh, Mary! to catch a performance and pose with the cast after the show. Check out photos here.
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