Oh, Mary!
1 hour 20 minutes, no intermission
Oh, Mary! - 2024 Off-Broadway History , Info & More
Lucille Lortel Theatre
121 Christopher St (between Hudson & Bleeker Sts) New York, NY 10014
Directed by Sam Pinkleton, Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy starring Escola as a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism and suppressed desires abound in this one act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln through the lens of an idiot (Cole Escola).
Oh, Mary! - 2024 - Off-Broadway Cast
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OH, MARY! A First-Rate First Lady Campsterpiece — Review
8 / 10
Sam Pinkleton’s direction perfectly matches Escola’s frenzied humor and grande dame queenerie – no easy feat – and draws quick-witted performances from the cast. It’s the kind of show where Escola (flouncing around in a stunning Astor Yang gown; Holly Pierson dressed the others), frets over which book to pick from an obviously fake wallpaper case before selecting the sole real prop. (dots, the ever-popular scenic design collective, gets to flex its comedy muscles; as does Cha See, with her melodramatic lighting cues).
OH, MARY!: COLE ESCOLA AS THE LUDICROUSLY MARVELOUS MRS. LINCOLN
8 / 10
Lines like this might not come across on paper, but the effect is indeed hilarious when Escola spits them from Mary’s puckered mouth. Lincoln (Conrad Ricamora), meanwhile, spends his time searching for the opportunity—as he explains to his compliant orderly—to “let off some steam.” His hands are also full, of course, with that war with the South. “The south of what?,” Mary repeatedly asks. And it’s funny every time.
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by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024
Following its sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, the comedy Oh, Mary! will transfer to Broadway this summer!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 21, 2024
The sold-out, world premiere production of Oh, Mary! will again extend its engagement at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Bruce Glikas - February 23, 2024
Oh, Mary!, the Off Broadway comedy written by and starring Cole Escola, welcomed a special guest, Sally Field, who visited the production this week. Check out photos of Sally with the cast and crew here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 21, 2024
Oh, Mary!, the Off Broadway comedy written by and starring Cole Escola, will extend its World Premiere engagement at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Bruce Glikas - February 12, 2024
Check out photos from inside opening night of The world premiere of Oh, Mary!, which is now running at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 9, 2024
Check out photos from opening night of Oh, Mary! at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 8, 2024
See what the critics are saying about the world premiere of Oh, Mary! at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - January 26, 2024
Tonight marks the first performance of the world premiere production of Oh, Mary!, ahead of a February 8, 2024 opening night at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Check out all new cast portraits here!
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Oh, Mary! History
Other Productions of Oh, Mary!
| 2024 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway Premiere Production Off-Broadway |
| 2024 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2025 | West End |
West End |
| 2026 | US Tour |
US Tour |
Oh, Mary! - 2024 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play | Conrad Ricamora |
| 2024 | Drama League Awards | Disinguished Performance | Cole Escola |
| 2024 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance | Conrad Ricamora |
| 2024 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Direction of a Play | Sam Pinkleton |
| 2024 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Play | Oh, Mary! |
| 2024 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Play | Conrad Ricamora |
| 2024 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play | Cole Escola |
| 2024 | Theatre World Awards | Theatre World Award | Cole Escola |
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